Corn Nation: for Nebraska Cornhuskers fans

Monday Night Therapy: Matt Rhule’s Rebuild Tested as Huskers Fall to USC, Look Ahead to UCLA

In this episode of Monday Night Therapy, Minnie and Fred discuss Nebraska’s heartbreaking 21–17 loss to USC, focusing on Dylan Raiola’s fibula fracture and its ripple effect. They condemn the “hip-drop tackle” that caused the injury and debate its legality, agreeing that the Huskers’ offense faltered after Raiola went down. Minnie praises his toughness and leadership—he even tried to return before realizing the break’s severity—and notes he’ll have surgery but should recover in 10–12 weeks.
The hosts recount the emotional “Blackout” atmosphere in Memorial Stadium, where fans unified behind the team despite the eventual loss. Fred and Minnie note how the injury disrupted Nebraska’s rhythm and allowed USC to capitalize. They also discuss backup quarterback TJ Lateef, acknowledging his difficult position with limited reps but hoping his first full week of preparation will pay off.
Beyond the game, they reflect on Nebraska’s offensive line struggles, Matt Rhule’s leadership and public persona, and fan expectations for the rest of the season. Minnie defends Rhule’s long-term rebuilding approach and O-line coach Donovan Raiola, while Fred urges visible progress. The show closes with optimism for Lateef’s debut against UCLA, praise for Emmett Johnson’s breakout season, and faith that Nebraska’s future remains “huge.”

Corn Nation Overreaction: Huskers Lose to USC AND Lose Raiola for Remainder of Season

The Huskers lost more than the game Saturday night, losing sophomore quarterback Dylan Raiola for the remainder of the season with a broken fibula.
The Trojans spoiled a special night for the Huskers, coming from behind twice to win 21-17. And they did it in ways we expected, by running the ball at our defensive front and by taking away Nebraska's big plays.
While an early three and out for the Blackshirts turned into a long drive and a touchdown, and while the home team went into the locker room at halftime up 14-6, an empty and fruitless third quarter allowed SC to get back into the game. When we burned two timeouts in the third quarter, the second on a 4th and 1 where we didn't go for it AND missed a field goal, the electricity left the stadium and even the fourth quarter light show couldn't bring it back. The Huskers we knew were gone.
And on top of all of that, we have a started quarterback out for the year and a freshman quarterback who will need to grow up quickly, as we have three games left and none of them are named Akron or Houston Christian.
But regardless...Go Big Red...Always.

Five Heart Podcast: Nebraska vs USC preview

Get ready for an exciting episode of the Five Heart Podcast as we dive into the Nebraska Cornhuskers' recent victory against Northwestern, securing the team's bowl eligibility! We're riding high on this win and can't wait to discuss what it means for the future of the Huskers.
We’ll also be joined by a special media guest who will provide in-depth analysis and insights into the upcoming showdown against the formidable USC Trojans. The clash on Saturday night, set for 6:30 PM Central in Lincoln, promises to be electrifying, especially with the “Blackout” theme! The Cornhuskers will be decked out in all black uniforms, and they’re encouraging fans to do the same. Even our DC John Butler asked for fans to be "DESTRUCTIVE AND LOUD"!
And for our beloved Holgormaniacs, don’t miss our special Five Heart Theater segment starring your hosts, Greg and Minnie. They’ll be bringing their signature humor and insights in this fun skit!
Let’s cheer on Nebraska and make this a night to remember! Go Big Red!

HUSKERS HAPPY HOUR: All Is Well Again for Now & Let’s Talk Big 10 Refs

It's time once again to talk Husker football, both a review of last weekend’s victory against Northwestern and a preview of the upcoming blackout clash against Southern Cal.
And the referees.
Some folks will always try to shame you into just accepting and overcoming shoddy zebra quality in the Big 10, but after a decade or more of this, it’s pretty obvious it’s not coincidence. But we’ll chat about it.
So pop on in and let’s talk about that, the games, Teddy’s injury, Maiava vs. the Husker secondary, and anything else you want to bring up in the comments.
Huskers Happy Hour - pour your favorite cold one and join us!

Monday Night Therapy: Huskers Hit 6–2 as USC Blackout Looms

The latest Monday Night Therapy opened with relief and cautious optimism as Minnie and Fred celebrated Nebraska’s sixth win, putting the Huskers at 6–2 and bowl eligible for the first time in years. Despite the milestone, fans remain divided—some thrilled with progress, others frustrated by “ugly wins.” Minnie and Fred agreed that injuries, inconsistent offensive line play, and lingering mistakes have made this season a grind, but one worth appreciating.
They reviewed recent games, noting impressive wins over Cincinnati, Michigan State, Maryland, and Northwestern, and the lone disappointment at Minnesota, which they blamed on poor preparation and coaching. Special teams earned praise—especially Kenneth Williams, whose 95-yard kick return sealed the Northwestern victory and earned him Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week. Running back Emmett Johnson’s 124-yard game also drew admiration, cementing him as one of the Big Ten’s top rushers.
Looking ahead to the blackout game vs. USC, Minnie and Fred predicted a high-scoring shootout, emphasizing Nebraska’s home-field advantage and USC’s injuries. The episode closed on a hopeful note—Nebraska may not be perfect, but the team is improving, the fan base is re-energized, and the bowl drought is finally over. Go Big Red.

Corn Nation Overreaction: Huskers Survive NW Threat and are Bowl Eligible

This week on the Overreaction Show, Greg, Hoss, and Jake will discuss and break down Saturday's 28-21 win over the Northwestern Wildcats.
As has been the Huskers' modus operandi in conference play, it was not a pretty game. It was, in fact, ugly. But as we have also seen most of this season (the exception being Minnesota, really), there were glimpses of some really stellar individual performances.
Kenneth Williams had a return that would have had Lyell Bremser on his feet. Emmett Johnson continued to showcase his abilities. And the defense did just enough to help secure Nebraska's second-straight bowl-eligible season.
The Huskers are 6-2. They are 3-2 in conference play and begin their Pac 12 swing next week with the USC Trojans at home followed by a trip to the Rose Bowl to face UCLA. If we've learned anything from the Big Ten in 2025 it's that anything is possible.

Five Heart Podcast: Huskers Back Home After Friday Night Embarrassment

There may not have been many positives from last Friday's game at Minnesota, but we'll scour the stats and find something to cheer.
And if it's not from last week, we'll go back to the five victories of the season and find some reason to smile.
Nebraska is 5-2. Win one game and you match last week's regular-season win total. Win two games and guess what...improvement!
At the end of the day, you either support the team or you don't. You can criticize, but it should be constructive. Look, being a Husker fan carries a tremendous amount of pride, but a burden as well. You can't just flippantly say "this/that/the other thing sucked." You need to have an alternative idea.
No, we're not coaches. No, we can't affect change. Neither did most of those petitions over at change dot org. So we support. It's the best use of our time and effort.
And GO BIG RED...always.

HUSKERS HAPPY HOUR: Well, Here’s That Adversity Again

It's time for this week’s episode of the Huskers Happy Hour! And we’re not too damn happy at all, are we? Oh no, we’re not. In about 10 days, we’ve gone from that scrappy ball team who owns the 4th quarter and was thinking about 10 wins or so to a group who just got steamrolled by a mid-Minnesota squad for a 6th straight loss to P.J.
So we’ve got plenty to talk about, am I right?
Oh yes, we do! The offensive line can’t block and the defense can’t tackle. And it sounds like Northwestern is cut from the same cloth as Minnesota, so that game may not be the break they thought it would when the season started.
But hey, let’s talk about it now that we’ve had a couple days to calm down, shall we? Or have we?

Monday Night Therapy LIVE Broken? Maybe. Beaten? Never. GBR FOREVER

In this episode of Monday Night Therapy, hosts Minnie and Fred open the “Husker Hope Hotline” to process Nebraska’s humiliating 24–6 loss to Minnesota. The duo describe the defeat as one of the worst under Matt Rhule, marked by offensive line breakdowns, poor communication, and a lack of grit that contradicted the program’s supposed progress. They vent about mental mistakes, ejections, and coaching failures, while debating whether offensive line coach Donovan Raiola deserves to stay given his limited success developing players. Minnie presents a chart showing years of thin recruiting and poor depth, while Fred argues the unit still lacks cohesion and leadership.
The conversation shifts to NIL disparities and coaching contrasts with Minnesota’s PJ Fleck, whom they credit for maximizing modest talent. They lament Nebraska’s inability to execute “basic football,” questioning whether Rhule’s staff can truly develop players in the modern era. The hosts defend quarterback Dylan Raiola’s toughness despite constant pressure, worrying he might waste his talent behind a failing line. Still, they end on a hopeful note, recalling Nebraska’s 1996 rebound after an early shutout loss, and urging fans to regroup before facing Northwestern. Despite the pain, Minnie and Fred reaffirm their loyalty to Husker Nation and each other.

Corn Nation Overreaction: Can We Still Have Hope?

"Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies."
Andy Dufresne wrote those words to his friend Red once he had crawled through a river of, well, you know how the movie goes.
Buckle up, Husker fans, we're in the river where we don't want to be. Instead of winning our second consecutive road game for the first time since 2006, the Huskers did next to nothing Friday night in Minneapolis, falling to the Minnesota Golden Gophers 24-6.
Nebraska never got its offense off the ground, and what little yardage it could muster was negated by nine sacks for 63 yards. Even taking away the penalties (6/65 compared to 3/30 for Minnesota), the Huskers were simply outplayed.
And you hate to see it.
Maybe you hated seeing the all-white uniforms. Maybe the pink accents instead of the traditional red caused a visual anomaly for the Huskers.
This game was lost on the offensive line. And the maddening part is that it provides a blueprint for the remaining Husker opponents on how to beat us. We were thinking "10-2, 11-1, a bubble CFP team." Now we face a repeat of 2024 when we started 5-1 and became bowl eligible in the second-to-last game.
So about that hope? Where'd that go?
Here's the thing…if you didn't have hope, you wouldn't watch the game. If you didn't have hope, you wouldn't watch this show. We are all here because we hope things will get better. No one is cashing out. No one should be throwing in the towel on a 5-2 team that is still steeped in capability.
So it wasn't their night on Friday. Saturday's game against Northwestern is a new day. All we can do is HOPE that this coaching staff will have these players ready to go then.
Go Big Red. Even in the face of Armageddon.