Author: Jeff Duda

The Nebraska Cornhuskers’ 2025 transfer portal acquisitions might be exactly what the program needs to build on last season’s bowl victory momentum. With five high impact transfers and one potential dark horse, Matt Rhule’s squad is positioning itself for success in the trenches and beyond.Leading the charge is Notre Dame transfer Rocco Spindler, whose connection to Nebraska seems almost destined. The former four star recruit, who started 13 games for the Fighting Irish last season, sported Husker red as an infant thanks to a gift from Husker Nation to his NFL veteran father. Spindler brings more than just a heartwarming…

As recruiting is heating up, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are making significant waves, particularly with their 2027 class. At the forefront of this momentum is quarterback commit Trae Taylor, the program’s highest rated commit since Dylan Raiola, who’s looking to take a huge step forward in 2025. Taylor, ranked as the nation’s No. 11 prospect by Rivals, has taken an assertive approach to building Nebraska’s future roster. His recent social media campaign, encouraging top prospects to “give Nebraska a look” because “looking never hurt anyone,” demonstrates the kind of leadership that has been absent in Nebraska’s recruiting circles for years. The…

In a season that has redefined Nebraska softball’s record books, Jordyn Bahl has etched her name into Big Ten history with an unprecedented achievement. The Papillion-La Vista graduate became the first player ever to claim both Big Ten Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year honors in the same season, marking a milestone that speaks volumes about her exceptional dual-threat capabilities. The junior standout’s numbers tell a story of dominance that borders on the mythical. With a scorching .467 batting average, 19 home runs, and 59 RBIs, Bahl has terrorized opposing pitchers throughout the season. Perhaps more remarkably,…

As spring football has come to an end the Huskers sit in a unique position. With the exception of Chamar Brown deciding to go to the University of Miami, the Huskers have landed almost every major target they pursued in the portal. That being said, there is not much “need” for the Huskers going into fall camp. Every season over the past 20 years we have been able to point to at least 1 positions group pre-season and say they look weak, they don’t have the players or even the depth needed to compete. The Huskers look like a complete…

The Nebraska Cornhuskers might be on the verge of adding a game-changing talent to their backfield. Marty Brown, the standout running back from North Dakota State University, has entered the transfer portal, and sources indicate Nebraska is in prime position to land the Omaha native over the University of Miami. Marty Brown, whose legal name is Charmar, made waves during his redshirt freshman campaign at NDSU, rushing for an impressive 1,181 yards and 15 touchdowns. His breakthrough season earned him the prestigious Jerry Rice Award, making him only the second Bison player to receive this honor. The Creighton Prep graduate’s…

In a move that has sent shockwaves through college football, Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s decision to enter the transfer portal offers valuable lessons that could benefit Nebraska’s football program and the broader college football landscape. The former Volunteers quarterback, who reportedly had a $2.4 million NIL deal at Tennessee, sought to increase his earnings to $4 million annually, only to likely end up at UCLA for potentially less money in a higher cost of living market. This situation perfectly illustrates the growing pains of college football’s NIL era and validates Nebraska’s approach to building a sustainable, relationship based program where…

The Nebraska bowling team’s legacy of excellence continues to flourish as they dominated the NCAA Bowling National Championship banquet, with Jillian Martin securing the prestigious NTCA Player of the Year honors. This latest achievement adds another chapter to what has become college bowling’s most storied program. Since becoming a varsity sport in 1998, Nebraska has established itself as the most successful collegiate bowling program in history, amassing an unprecedented eleven national championships. The program’s dominance is reflected in their remarkable achievement of qualifying for every NCAA championship tournament since its inception, a testament to their consistent excellence. Through the 2023-24…

After spending some time analyzing film and evaluating Nebraska’s running back room heading into the 2025 season, there’s both promise and uncertainty surrounding this crucial position group. While concerns linger about establishing a dominant ground game in the physically demanding Big Ten conference, several intriguing pieces could help the Huskers find success. Standing at 6-0 and 200 pounds, Emmett Johnson enters 2025 as the clear starter. Johnson’s film shows excellent burst and ability to find running lanes, but questions remain about his durability as a featured back in the Big Ten. While his skillset suggests he could be dynamic in…

Dylan Raiola went into the off season in a rather inconspicuous way after the Huskers 20-15 victory over Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl. Having a good freshman year after completing 67% of his passes for over 2,800 yards. While completing almost 70% of your passes is a very noteworthy stat and won’t need much improvement,  it will need to be the total passing yards that we will need to see rise in 2025 for the Huskers to make a legitimate run at the playoffs. You’ve heard the old adage “look good, feel good, play good”. This is one…

In recent weeks, the college football world has been buzzing with speculation about a potential spring practice matchup between Nebraska and Colorado, sparked by Deion Sanders’ innovative approach to spring football. While the idea of rekindling this historic rivalry in a spring setting has captured fans’ imagination, it’s a proposition that carries more risks than rewards for the Huskers. The concept of joint spring practices, particularly between two Power 5 programs like Nebraska and Colorado, presents several concerning factors. First and foremost is the risk of injury during what should be a developmental period. Spring practice is traditionally a time…