Bleav in Nebraska

Husker Nation, we’ve got a celebration episode! Nebraska basketball just made history — the Huskers are in the Sweet 16 for the first time ever after a wild finish vs Vanderbilt, and now they’ve got a familiar opponent up next. We preview the matchup, revisit past meetings, and talk what Nebraska has to do to keep the run alive. Plus: Spring Game this Saturday with QB eyes on Anthony Colandrea, and Nebraska adds a speed weapon to t...

Nebraska hoops ended the regular season with an OT win over Iowa — a game that shouldn’t have been that close, but the Huskers showed toughness and chemistry when it mattered most. We break down the slow start, the glaring lack of size, why Rienk Mast has to be more consistent, and how the OT finish can translate to tournament basketball.

And here’s the big part: with that win, Nebraska finishes No. 2 in the Big Ten and locks up a ...

Husker Nation… I’m gonna keep it real — I’m HOT after Nebraska’s ugly loss to an unranked UCLA team. The Huskers shot 38.8% and went 5-of-24 from three, and the slow-start problem is officially costing them. We break down what it means with one regular-season game left, and how it impacts Nebraska’s fight for a top-4 Big Ten spot and double-bye. We also hit women’s hoops after a brutal Big Ten tourney loss to Indiana, and what that...

We start with Nebraska men’s basketball coming through with another big one — a statement road win at USC 82–67, led by Pryce Sandfort dropping 32 as the Huskers pulled away with a dominant second half. We talk about the two truths that keep showing up: when Nebraska locks in defensively for 40 minutes, the ceiling changes — and this team has become elite at separating after halftime. But we also address the concern: another slow s...

We start with a full Huskers vs Maryland recap, and the headline is simple: Nebraska is finally stacking the kind of performances we’ve been begging for. The Huskers played great team basketball in the first half, got off to a fast start, and set the tone defensively by making every look difficult for Maryland. Then they came out even stronger after halftime — a better second half, even more connected defense, and the kind of game ...

Husker Nation, welcome in to another episode of the Bleav in Nebraska Podcast — I’m your host Bryan Colbert Jr.

We open with Nebraska hoops suffering another tough loss to a ranked opponent — an overtime loss to Purdue — and the frustrating part is the same themes we’ve been calling out all season showed up again: a slow start, losing the rebounding battle, foul trouble, and not getting to the free-throw line enough. Nebraska did f...

HUSKER NATION — welcome in to another episode of the Bleav in Nebraska Podcast!

We start with a surprising staff twist: Nebraska’s new safeties coach Miles Taylor is leaving for the Baltimore Ravens before he even coaches a game in Lincoln. We break down what it means for Matt Rhule and DC Rob Aurich, why NFL opportunities move that fast, and how Nebraska responds to keep continuity on defense.

Then we flip the energy with a big re...

HUSKER NATION… WELCOME IN to another episode of the Bleav in Nebraska Podcast — I’m your host Bryan Colbert Jr., and we’ve got MAJOR news tonight.

Men’s Hoops: Nebraska is TOP FIVE (20–0!)

It finally happened — Nebraska men’s basketball has officially cracked the Top 5 after starting the season 20–0, climbing to a program-best No. 5 in the AP Poll. We spend time on what this means for the program, why this run feels differ...

WELCOME IN HUSKER NATION to another episode of the Bleav in Nebraska Podcast — I’m your host Bryan Colbert Jr., and this is your Nebraska Basketball Pregame Show!

The 18–0 Huskers are back home tonight at Pinnacle Bank Arena getting set to take on a 10–8 Washington team that’s been up and down in Big Ten play — but don’t get it twisted: the Huskies have a physical frontcourt and a freshman star who can turn this into a grind if Neb...

WELCOME IN, HUSKER NATION!

On today’s episode of Bleav in Nebraska, we’re keeping it tight and current with everything that’s happened since last Thursday — and we start with the headline the whole country is finally screaming:

NEBRASKA IS UP TO A PROGRAM-BEST NO. 7 IN THE AP TOP 25.
That jump comes right after a dominant road win at Northwestern where the Huskers handled business from start to finish.

Husker Heat Check: Nebraska ...

Husker Nation… welcome in!

We’ve got a packed, current episode with ONLY the latest news since Monday — and it starts with the biggest football domino of the week: Dylan Raiola is reportedly transferring to Oregon. We react in real time to what that means for Dylan, what it means for Nebraska’s immediate future, and how quickly the landscape shifts when the portal news hits.

And almost right behind it came another major twist: Oreg...

Husker Nation… the last few days have been a straight momentum swing.

We start with Nebraska men’s basketball staying unbeaten and proving (again) this team has real toughness. The Huskers rallied from down 16 to knock off Indiana 83–77, pushing the record to 16–0 and keeping that national buzz loud. Big-time road win, big-time resilience — and a real “we’re not panicking” identity showing up when the game gets uncomfortable.

Then ...

Husker Nation… it’s go time.

We’re recapping EVERYTHING that’s happened in the last few days as Nebraska hoops keeps rolling unbeaten and gets set to close the non-con slate tonight vs New Hampshire at Pinnacle Bank Arena on BTN. The headline is simple: keep stacking wins, keep stacking respect — and if Nebraska gets to 13–0, that’s rare air for this program.

Then we flip it to football as Nebraska puts the final touches on Las Veg...

Husker Nation… if you’re still undefeated after a road win like THAT, you’re not a cute story anymore

In this episode of Bleav in Nebraska (headlines from Dec 12–15), we hit three big storylines:

Husker Heat Check — Statement win at No. 13 Illinois
Nebraska goes into Champaign and pulls off an 83–80 road gut-check, capped by a last-second game-winning three from Jamarques Lawrence. We break down how the Huskers survived multiple Il...

Husker Nation… HUSKER HEAT CHECK TIME. Nebraska just routed Creighton 71–50 in Lincoln, making it three wins over the Jays in the last four years—and the momentum is getting LOUD. The Big Red is now 10–0, riding the longest active win streak in the country (13), and this start ties the best start in Nebraska men’s hoops history.

Next up? A ranked Illinois team—and that’s the kind of game that tells you exactly how real this group i...

Husker Nation — we’ve got MAJOR news out of Lincoln. ️ Nebraska’s Big Ten Running Back of the Year, Emmett Johnson, has officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, and his decision sends shockwaves through the Huskers’ offseason.

In this episode, I dive into why Johnson is heading to the league now, what NFL scouts love about his game, and how his breakout season shaped his draft stock. Then we turn the focus to the future: What ha...