Best Geoff Langenberg Podcasts (2025)

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Frostbite: Is Scott Frost's Chill Toward Nebraska Disrespectful? Or Do Husker Fans Need to Get Over It? 42:04

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The Common Fans interrupt their summer series on Tom Osborne to discuss the latest comments from Scott Frost. In case you hadn’t noticed, Scott Frost is in the news again. When asked what he learned from his time at Nebraska, Frost said, “Don't take the wrong job.” He went on to say, “I got tugged in a direction to try to help my alma mater and did…

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Tom Osborne: Chasing the Crown 1:16:33

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In the third episode of their deep dive into Tom Osborne’s career, the Common Fans talk to Husker legend Steve Taylor and former Lincoln Journal Star sportswriter Ken Hambleton about TO’s teams of the 1980s. TO takes things to another level. With five conference titles from 1980 to 1989, Nebraska had more wins than any other college football team i…

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Tom Osborne: The Head Man 1:05:17

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In the second episode of the Common Fans’ deep dive into Tom Osborne’s career, the boys look at TO’s early days as Nebraska’s head coach in the 1970s. Husker legend Tom Ruud discusses his days playing for both Bob Devaney and Tom Osborne. Long time sportswriters Mike Babcock and Brandon Vogel also join the conversation. Changing of the guard from D…

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TO: The Fateful Promotion 1:05:54

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The Common Fans launch their new summer series focused on Tom Osborne’s coaching career with a look at his time as an assistant to Bob Devaney. If you wanted to make the case that God’s a Cornhusker, there might not be a better place to start than here: Tom Osborne arrived on Nebraska’s campus as a young graduate student in pursuit of a PhD within …

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TO: An In-Depth Look at Tom Osborne’s Coaching Career 33:33

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The Common Fans announce “TO,” a new series of episodes focused on Tom Osborne’s career at Nebraska. Similar to last year’s series, “The Reckoning,” the Common Fans once again bring you a summer series to look back at certain aspects of Nebraska football history to help you survive until football season. As the offensive coordinator of the Huskers’…

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Most Essential Players for Nebraska Football in 2025 53:03

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The Common Fans discuss the most essential players for the Nebraska football team in the coming season. Optimism abounds at numerous positions of need. While expectations are high for Matt Rhule in year 3, the Huskers will need numerous players who have been in the program for several years to take the next step. They also need multiple transfers t…

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Tears, Tantrums, and Touchdowns: The Common Fans' Most Ridiculous Game-Day Reactions 51:14

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The Common Fans share some of their (and their listeners') most extreme reactions–both meltdowns and celebrations–to Nebraska football games over the years. One of the guiding principles of the Common Fan Podcast is: We Don’t Judge. Whatever Nebraska football has made you do over the years, this is a safe place to share your experiences. Whether it…

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Post-Spring 2025 Nebraska Football Schedule Predictions 1:29:27

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The Common Fans go through the 2025 schedule and pick wins and losses for every game. The ax forgets, but the tree remembers. It’s time for Nebraska football to be the ax again. Early part of the schedule lines up well for the Huskers. Under the lights at Arrowhead. First conference game vs. Michigan a major opportunity. Husker fans sweating the tr…

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Did Scott Frost and Sherrone Moore Both Disrespect Nebraska Football in the Same Week? 45:06

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The Common Fans discuss all the latest Husker news of the last week, including comments from Scott Frost and a new development with the Michigan game in September. Frost’s inability to say the word “Nebraska.” Many Husker fans want to see the former player and coach succeed again at UCF, but it would help if he could acknowledge his time in Lincoln…

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Three Games That Will Define Nebraska’s Season in 2025 44:14

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What are the most pivotal games for Nebraska in 2025? What games will come to define the season for the Big Red? The Common Fans dive in for a discussion about the most important games on the schedule as the Huskers look to build on their bowl season in 2024. Does anyone like PJ Fleck? The hate for Iowa burns strong. First conference game at home v…

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Three Takeaways as Nebraska Concludes Spring Football 35:31

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The Common Fans talk some big picture takeaways as spring ball wraps up and we look ahead to the 2025 season. 1) Questions Questions Everywhere While optimism around the program is high, there are a number of questions that won’t be answered until the season starts in the fall. What will special teams look like under new coordinator Mike Ekeler? Ca…

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Mitch Sherman Talks Dana Holgorsen’s Offense and the Outlook for 2025 Nebraska Football 52:21

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The Athletic’s Mitch Sherman joins the Common Fans to talk Dana Holgorsen’s offense, what to expect from the Blackshirts, whether Special Teams can finally figure it out, and much more. What will Nebraska’s offense look like under Dana Holgorsen? RB depth behind Emmett Johnson. Do they look to the portal? Outlook for the WR corps, with true freshme…

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Evan Bland Talks Nebraska Spring Football with the Common Fans 57:21

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The Omaha World Herald’s Evan Bland joins the Common Fans to talk all the latest with Nebraska’s spring football practice and look ahead to the coming season. Offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen’s recent comments about how the offense is progressing. Running back depth behind Emmett Johnson an open question. Dylan Raiola fully invested: Assuming m…

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There’s No Such Thing as Too Much Nebraska Football 56:44

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Josh Peterson joins the Common Fans to discuss a wide range of Husker football-related matters, including the topic that took over Husker Twitter early last week: whether or not there’s too much Nebraska football coverage, and whether anything can be learned from spring ball. The Common Fans are shocked to learn there are people out there who don’t…

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Ferraris and Lamborghinis: A Deep Dive Into Nebraska Football’s Wide Receivers 44:20

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The Common Fans take a deep dive into Nebraska’s wide receiver room, arguably the most exciting position group on the team and, hopefully, the Huskers’ best bunch of receivers in many years. It starts at the top: new(ish) OC Dana Holgorsen is known as one of the best offensive minds in college football. New position coach Daikel Shorts is Holgorsen…

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Five Nebraska Football Players Poised to Break Out in 2025 50:00

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As the Nebraska football team begins spring practice, the Common Fans look at five players (plus a few honorable mentions) who are poised for breakout seasons in 2025. Emmett Johnson – finished 2024 on a major high note and set to be THE GUY at running back in 2025. Cortez Mills – the true freshman wide receiver most likely to make an immediate imp…

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Three Storylines to Watch as Nebraska Prepares for Spring Football 1:00:39

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The Common Fans each pick three intriguing storylines to follow as the Nebraska football team prepares to begin spring practice. Can the offensive line go from good to dominant? Year 2 for Dylan. Completely overhauled D line. Phil Snow effect. New look WR room. Can the defense avoid a steep falloff? Who will emerge alongside Emmett Johnson at RB? M…

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Joba Chamberlain Talks Baseball Career, Growing Up in Lincoln, Husker Football, Matt Rhule, and Much More 1:01:30

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Nebraska baseball legend Joba Chamberlain joins the Common Fans for a wide ranging conversation about his journey from Lincoln Northeast to the MLB. The crew also talks Husker football fandom and gets Joba’s take on Matt Rhule. Growing up around the baseball scene in Lincoln. Journey from Lincoln Northeast to UNK to UNL to the New York Yankees. Onl…

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Brian Christopherson Talks Recruiting, Spring Ball, and All the Latest with Husker Football 1:02:01

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There’s never a dull moment when it comes to Nebraska football, and Brian Christopherson from Husker 247 joins the Common Fans to discuss all the recent happenings for the Big Red. BC’s take on new Associate Head Coach Phil Snow (spoiler: he’s impressed). Pondering an interesting question: what’s more likely – problems with the new staff gelling in…

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Three Reasons Nebraska Football Will Take a Leap in 2025 49:50

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The Common Fans look at Matt Rhule’s history of taking a big leap in his third year at a program, and provide their reasons for why it will happen at Nebraska in 2025. Everyone agrees – special teams must be better (and with Mike Ekeler on board, it will!). Lots of belief in what Dana Holgorsen can do for the offense. The moves Rhule has made (rost…

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Has Nebraska Football Done Enough in the Transfer Portal? 59:35

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The Common Fans celebrate their 100th episode (!!!) by going through every position group on the roster and breaking down where the Huskers have had the biggest gains - and losses - heading into the 2025 season. Major losses on the defensive side of the ball, both through graduation and transfers leaving. Can they replace Ty Robinson and the Polar …

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New Special Teams Coordinator. No Spring Game. And What About Val’s and Runza? 47:06

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Even in the offseason, it’s been a busy stretch for Nebraska football and the Common Fans cover it all! David City, Nebraska native Mike Ekeler is announced as Nebraska’s new special teams coordinator. Ekeler is an elite special teams coach, and may well end up being the most important addition of the offseason. The Common Fans also discuss Matt Rh…

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Nebraska Football’s Best Path to the College Football Playoff 51:51

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Brandon Vogel from counterread.com joins the Common Fans to discuss Nebraska’s most likely path to the CFP, Year 2 for Dylan Raiola, Year 3 for Matt Rhule, and much more! The Huskers’ best – and perhaps quickest – path to the playoff. Can Dylan Raiola take the kind of leap necessary in Year 2 to carry the Huskers to the next level? What Dana Holgor…

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Gary Sharp and Mike'l Severe Talk All Things Husker Football with the Common Fans 53:43

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Two legendary Nebraska sportscasters – Gary Sharp and Mike’l Severe – join the Common Fans for a wide ranging discussion on the state of the Nebraska football program. The crew dissects the 2024 season, looks ahead to 2025, and much more! Evaluating the 2024 season: was it a success? Biggest surprise from the season that was. Looking at the areas w…

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ESPN’s Taylor McGregor Talks CFP, B1G vs SEC, & Husker Football with the Common Fans 40:32

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ESPN’s Taylor McGregor joins the Common Fans to talk all the latest with the College Football Playoff, give her take on the sniping between the Big Ten and SEC, and offer some thoughts on Nebraska football heading into Year 3 under Matt Rhule. Year 1 of the expanded CFP: more football is better than less football! This year proved the expanded play…

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Way Too Early 2025 Nebraska Football Schedule Predictions 1:05:48

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The Common Fans go through Nebraska’s 2025 schedule and offer their early predictions for how the Huskers will fare in the coming season: Manageable non-conference slate, highlighted by the opener vs. Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium. Similar to 2024, the back half of the schedule presents the biggest challenges. Of the four Big Ten teams to make th…

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Five Questions for Nebraska Football Heading into a Critical Offseason 52:48

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The Common Fans examine some of the biggest questions facing Nebraska football as the Huskers look to take a big leap in Year 3 of the Matt Rhule era: What will it take to make special teams special again? Can we really expect the defense not to regress? Are the Huskers doing enough in the transfer portal? Offensive line: buying or selling? What ca…

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Big Red Takes Care of Business in the Big Apple 58:11

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The Common Fans break down Nebraska’s 20-15 win over Boston College in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl: On a sloppy day at Yankee Stadium, the Big Red gets a W in the Big Apple. Not always perfect, but the Huskers won the line of scrimmage and made big plays when they most needed to. Offense moved the ball consistently. Youth movement takes cente…

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1962 Co-Captain, Gotham Bowl Veteran Dwain Carlson Joins the Common Fans 39:54

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The Common Fans talk to 1962 Nebraska co-captain and Tom Novak Award winner Dwain Carlson about his experiences as a Husker, including: Growing up in Fullerton and how the bus driver helped him land at Nebraska How growing up on a farm helped him on the football field in the days when nobody lifted weights Devaney’s arrival in 1962 and how he turne…

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Christmas Wish List for Nebraska Football in 2025 44:01

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The Common Fans talk about their biggest wishes for Nebraska football in 2025. It’s the holidays, so it’s OK to dream big. We won’t spoil the episode for you, but you can expect to hear more about: Big leap on offense. Improvement on special teams. Can the defense hold steady? Winning close games. How far off is the playoff conversation for the Hus…

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Nebraska vs BC, CFP Rundown, Big Ten Bowl Predictions & More! 56:26

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The Common Fans break down the first ever 12 team college football playoff, Nebraska’s bowl game, and the other Big Ten bowl matchups: Predictions for each first round CFP game. Who has the hardest path? Who is best positioned to win it all? Who could make a run? Possible cinderella stories. How close is Nebraska? When can Husker fans start dreamin…

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Frost to UCF, Pinstripe Bowl, Some Good Portal News, CFP & More! 53:52

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The Common Fans break down all the latest Husker news: It’s official: Nebraska will play Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl in New York City on December 28. Fan base seems torn: some disappointment about the bowl destination and the opponent, combined with excitement about the first bowl game since 2016. Ultimately, it’s a step in the right direc…

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Holgorsen is N, DC Candidates, Bowl Destination Wish List, Portal Drama, & More! 46:30

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The Common Fans break down all the latest Husker news: Defensive coordinator Tony White officially leaving for the same role at Florida State. Will defensive line coach Terrance Knighton follow him there? Dana Holgorsen locked in as offensive coordinator with a 2-year contract. Garrett McGuire out (but still w/the program), Daikiel Shorts in as WR …

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Nebraska's Disappointing Finish Raises the Stakes for Bowl Game and 2025 Season 1:06:52

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Nebraska's Disappointing Finish Raises the Stakes for Bowl Game and 2025 Season The Common Fans break down Nebraska’s mind-boggling, infuriating, ridiculous loss to Iowa. For the second consecutive season, Nebraska was in a tie game against Iowa with under 25 seconds left in regulation, with the ball. For the second consecutive season, Nebraska tur…

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Keeping Dana Holgorsen and Beating Iowa: A Common Fan Thanksgiving 1:05:56

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It’s another View from the Blandstands, with the Omaha World Herald’s Evan Bland joining the Common Fans to talk about the big win over Wisconsin and look ahead to Iowa. Huskers are going bowling! Possible bowl destinations. The Dana Holgorsen impact: simplifying the playbook, promoting competition, improving performance. What does Holgorsen’s futu…

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Nebraska Football: Let's Go Bowling Baby! 1:00:08

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The Common Fans are jubilant as they discuss Nebraska’s first win over Wisconsin in 12 years. Husker Nation is dancing in the streets as the Big Red gets to bowl eligibility for the first time since 2016. The Nebraska offense played with fearless abandon, carrying the day and never letting Wisconsin make it interesting. It wasn’t just beating the B…

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Will Nebraska Finally Get the Badger Off Their Back? 1:01:09

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It’s another View from the Blandstands, with the Omaha World Herald’s Evan Bland joining the Common Fans to talk about the latest Husker news and look ahead to Wisconsin. Discussing Matt Rhule’s comments from the weekly press conference. With 105 man roster limits coming next season, Nebraska will have no choice but to cut players in the offseason.…

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Is Nebraska Football Cursed? 57:14

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The Common Fans discuss Nebraska’s heartbreaking loss to USC. The loss to USC perfectly sums up the last decade of Husker football. The unlucky bounces, the inability to make crucial stops on defense when needed, the offense not being able to convert key opportunities: all of it is all too familiar to the Big Red faithful. The painful loss leaves t…

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How Much of a Difference Can Dana Holgorsen Make? 1:02:37

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It’s another View from the Blandstands, with the Omaha World Herald’s Evan Bland joining the Common Fans to talk about the big Dana Holgorsen news and look ahead to USC. What Dana Holgorsen brings to the table. How much of a difference can we really expect him to make this late in the season? Discussing the changes we might see in the Nebraska offe…

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A Common Fan Tribute to Veterans (+ Comparing Rhule and Frost in Year 2) 1:10:08

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The Common Fans are joined by longtime friend Nic Olsen, a fellow Common Fan and U.S. Army veteran. Nic talks about his journey from enlistment through basic training, and shares his experiences through six years in the Army: Going through basic training. Deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan. Differences between servine in Iraq vs. Afghanistan. Watchi…

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Apathy on the Horizon in Husker Nation? 1:00:05

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It's another View From the Blandstands, with the Omaha World Herald's Evan Bland joining the Common Fans to talk about the hugely disappointing loss to UCLA and where Nebraska goes from here. Assessing Coach Rhule’s comment that he’s bringing in outsiders to evaluate the offense, defense, and special teams. Should a staff of over 70 coaches and ana…

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Nebraska Football: Trust No One 51:25

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The Common Fans break down Nebraska’s garbage performance against UCLA: When it comes to Nebraska football, you cannot trust anyone. Matt Rhule said the team played with a championship mindset against Ohio State; Nebraska showed the opposite of that against UCLA. Everyone is to blame: the Head Coach, the offense, defense, and special teams. The tea…

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No Excuses: Nebraska Needs to Beat UCLA 47:03

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It's another View From the Blandstands, with the Omaha World Herald's Evan Bland joining the Common Fans to talk about the tough loss to Ohio State and look ahead to UCLA. Husker fans have seen variations of the Ohio State game so many times over the years–close but not enough. Even so, Ohio State was a culture game. Coming off the loss to Indiana,…

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Nebraska Can Win Any Game Left on the Schedule 1:13:56

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The Common Fans break down Nebraska’s heartbreaking loss to Ohio State: Husker Nation dealing with a wide range of emotions after yet another heartbreaking loss. Whether you’re feeling rage about the loss, or feeling more pensive and hopeful, all Common Fans are welcome. The boys are lamenting the missed opportunities, but ultimately feeling very e…

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What to Make of the Nebraska Coaching Staff After Indiana Blowout? 56:29

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It's another View From the Blandstands, with the Omaha World Herald's Evan Bland joining the Common Fans to talk about the Indiana loss, assess the current state of the program, and look ahead to Ohio State. Frustrations from the Indiana game boil over. Would the loss feel better if the Huskers had lost 35-7 instead of 56-7? 104 FBS teams have beat…

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Nebraska Loss to Indiana Completely Unacceptable in Every Way 41:58

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The Common Fans break down Nebraska’s meltdown loss against Indiana: Huskers implode in major test against the Hoosiers. Was this loss worse than any loss of the Frost era? A win over Indiana was never a guarantee, but no one saw Nebraska just completely failing to show up. Huskers tossed around at both lines of scrimmage. Belief that the defense c…

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Mitch Sherman Joins the Common Fans for a Mid-Season Review 52:33

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Mitch Sherman, writer for The Athletic and host of the Locked on Nebraska podcast, joins the Common Fans to assess where things stand for Nebraska the football team at mid-season. Big picture takeaways: Team has been inconsistent but has made significant gains compared to a year ago. Husker fans should be happy with 5-1, with much more left for thi…

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Indiana Game Massively Important for Huskers at Season’s Midpoint 1:05:14

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It's another View From the Blandstands, with the Omaha World Herald's Evan Bland joining the Common Fans to talk Rutgers, Indiana, and a mid-season review of Nebraska football. Celebrating the 1-year anniversary of the Common Fan Podcast. The Common Fans announce the first ever Common Fan tailgate, to be hosted during the UCLA game in Lincoln on No…

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Huskers Beat Rutgers in a Street Fight 55:08

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The Common Fans break down Nebraska’s rugged win over Rutgers: Huskers win an old fashioned, Big Ten rock fight against the Scarlet Knights. Nebraska led 14-0 at half and then held on for dear life for the win. Celebrate 5-1! Huskers learning how to win, have responded with backs against the wall the last two weeks. Blackshirts come up HUGE. Two in…

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Critical Stretch for Nebraska Starts with Rutgers 1:00:02

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It's another View From the Blandstands, with the Omaha World Herald's Evan Bland joining the Common Fans to talk all the latest with Nebraska football. Is officiating in college football worse than it’s ever been? Feeling like officials are being taught to throw flags more than ever. Evan’s take on the Purdue game: Defense turns back into “old reli…