Corn Nation: for Nebraska Cornhuskers fans

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Corn Nation: for Nebraska Cornhuskers fans is a sports podcast hosted by SB Nation, with 111 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Corn Nation: for Nebraska Cornhuskers fans

  Five Heart Podcast: 8OL. 6DL. No Hesitation. Nebraska Wants to Play Fast

  Aug 21, 20262h 10m

  The Five Heart Podcast focuses on Nebraska volleyball, football, fall camp, and the expectations surrounding the 2026 season. The hosts begin by discussing Nebraska volleyball’s Red-White Scrimmage, which drew more than 10,000 fans. They highlight strong defensive play, impressive performances from Andi Jackson and Laney Choboy, and the emergence of younger players. The hosts also discuss Nebraska’s ability to attract elite volleyball talent and the growing impact of NIL opportunities. The conversation then shifts to football, beginning with the departure of running back Tikey Hayes after only 33 days with Nebraska. More positively, the hosts praise Nebraska’s quarterback depth, particularly the experience of TJ Lateef, Anthony Colandrea, and Danny Kaelin. They believe the position is considerably stronger than last season. Offensive line depth is another major topic, with discussion centered on new coach Geep Wade, player versatility, and Justin Evans’ leadership. The defensive line also receives attention, particularly its depth, physicality, and the “attack, react” philosophy under Corey Brown. The hosts express optimism about Nebraska’s 2026 season, emphasizing the importance of playing meaningful football in November and competing against every opponent. They also debate the future of Matt Rhule, the sellout streak, NIL spending, and which games—especially Iowa, Ohio State, Indiana, and Oregon—would mean the most to win.

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  The Return of Monday Night Therapy: What Can We Believe About Nebraska?

  Aug 17, 202647 min

  Monday Night Therapy focuses on what Nebraska fans actually know about the 2026 offense rather than relying on offseason hype. Minnie Hunt and Jon Johnston examine the measurable progress made under offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen, noting improvements in scoring offense, total offense, rushing, yards per play, and third-down efficiency from 2024 to 2025. Holgorsen also says this year’s offense has been installed and understood unusually quickly, although that does not necessarily mean it is his best offense in years. A major topic is quarterback Anthony Colandrea and whether he is a better fit for Holgorsen’s system than Dylan Raiola. Colandrea brings experience, mobility, quick processing, and the ability to extend plays, all of which fit Holgorsen’s flexible offense. His 2025 statistics—3,459 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, nine interceptions, and 649 rushing yards with 10 touchdowns—provide encouraging evidence, although Nebraska still has to see how he performs under pressure. The biggest unanswered question is replacing Emmett Johnson, who accounted for 40.7 percent of Nebraska’s offensive yardage last season. Rather than relying on one replacement, Nebraska may distribute carries among several backs while also using Colandrea’s running ability. Overall, the evidence is encouraging, but the first three games should reveal much about Nebraska’s offensive identity and potential. Tune in next week as we dive deeper into the Husker offense.

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  Five Heart Podcast: Nebraska Husker Football Fall Camp & Husker Volleyball Red & White Scrimmage

  Aug 13, 20262h 11m

  The Five Heart Podcast focuses heavily on Nebraska football as fall camp gets underway, with particular excitement surrounding the revamped defense. The hosts discuss new defensive coordinator Rob Aurich and safeties coach Tyler Yelk, praising their football backgrounds, straightforward personalities, and enthusiasm for Nebraska. The new 4-2-5 defensive scheme is expected to improve Nebraska’s ability to stop the run by putting more bodies near the line of scrimmage. The hosts also highlight significant offseason gains in player size and strength, including 667 pounds of added lean mass and 188 pounds of lost fat across the roster. Several defensive players receive attention, including Dexter Foster, Vincent Shavers and Dwayne McDougal. The defense is emphasizing turnovers, with a goal of creating three takeaways every practice, while coaches are stressing tackling and forcing fumbles. The discussion also turns to the offensive line, Justin Evans’ development at center, and the addition of transfer linemen and new coaching personnel. The hosts remain cautiously optimistic about Nebraska’s improvement. The latter portion covers Nebraska volleyball, which enters the season ranked No. 1 after another deep postseason run. The team is described as veteran-heavy and cohesive under new head coach Dani Busboom Kelly.

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  Five Heart Podcast: Big Ten Media Days, Husker Defense, and NCAA Players Sued by Ole Miss

  Jul 31, 20261h 58m

  This week on the Five Heart Podcast, the Terrific Trio discusses numerous topics of the week. It is Big Ten Media Days, and Minnie, Fred, and Greg will provide any necessary updates from Chicago. Also, the Huskers defensive unit this past week was given the moniker of "potentially elite." Now part of that will be new Defensive Coordinator Rob Aurich, who has a history of elevating defenses of the teams he has coached. But another part of that will be added depth across the defensive squad, as there were eight players added to the defensive side of the ball this transfer portal season. How will the new additions merge with the players on the roster to bring about the best version of the Blackshirts? Meanwhile, down South, a former Nebraska defender is involved in a lawsuit from his most recent school after jumping from Ole Miss to LSU on the coattails of his head coach. How will it all play out for him and others in this breach of contract lawsuit? More Big Ten football teams are selling ad space on their jerseys. Who are the newest? And what business would do the same for Nebraska?

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  Five Heart Podcast: Husker Beer, Big Ten Quarterbacks, and Nebraska to the SEC?

  Jul 23, 20261h 33m

  This week on the Five Heart Podcast, the show opens with light-hearted belly-aching about the new Nebraska Bud Light cans. Not that they don't look sweet, but that it's Bud Light. Plenty of good breweries in Nebraska. C'mon! Also, a list was shared that has grades of all of the returning Big Ten quarterbacks. Better throw quotes around returning, because Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea is on that list, and he will make his Big Ten debut. Also, the national champion Indiana Hoosiers saw their starting quarterback be the number one overall draft selection. So they will have a new quarterback also. So who made this list? And are they functionally insane? Also, this week on the show, Minnie poses a question about Nebraska going to the SEC IF the SEC ever broke away from the NCAA (apparently they're displeased that NIL leveled the playing field - GM). So what type of debate will that bring? And somewhere in there, we'll mention the medical retirement from the NFL of a former Husker tight end.

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