Mike Schaefer

Joined: Dec 16, 2025

Mike Schaefer began covering Nebraska football in 2009 with the Daily Nebraskan and has been stealing free food and drink from the Don Bryant Press Box cafeteria ever since. He covered recruiting and the Huskers for Husker247 from 2011 to 2025 while also hosting several radio shows on 93.7 The Ticket and other stations. His work can now be found on HuskerMax, and he can be heard on various shows and podcasts across the Nebraska media landscape.

Matt Rhule and the Huskers have plenty of areas to improve upon in 2026.

As the transfer portal opens, Nebraska faces familiar roster churn and familiar questions. How the Huskers answer them could determine whether 2026 looks any different from the last two seasons.

Nebraska appears to be the favorite to land quarterback Kenny Minchey

Recruiting

The transfer portal opened Jan. 2 and Nebraska may have already found an answer at quarterback. Notre Dame transfer Kenny Minchey is trending toward Lincoln, and the fit could make sense for both sides.

Wednesday's Las Vegas Bowl is still a big opportunity for TJ Lateef and Nebraska.

Football

It may not stir the same excitement as bowls of the past, but it still matters. Nebraska gets one more game — and that alone makes it worth paying attention to.

Justyn Rhett played in seven games this fall and recorded a career-high four tackles against Iowa.

Football

The Las Vegas Bowl offers a proving ground for Nebraska players looking to secure roles for 2026 or audition for the future. For safety Justyn Rhett, the New Year’s Eve matchup presents a rare chance to turn opportunity into momentum.

Kade Pietrzak was second on the team with two sacks

Football

With change coming to Nebraska’s defensive line room, every rep matters. The Las Vegas Bowl offers an extended look at what Kade Pietrzak can become.

Nebraska fans are excited about what's next for linebacker Dawson Merritt

Football

With the Huskers facing another offseason of change, young players have a chance to define their roles. Dawson Merritt’s opportunity in the Las Vegas Bowl could help shape the future of the linebacker room.

Can Nebraska's top receiver, Nyziah Hunter, make the most of one last game in 2025?

Football

Nyziah Hunter emerged as Nebraska’s most dangerous receiver early in the season before the offense stalled down the stretch. The Las Vegas Bowl offers a chance to reestablish himself as a centerpiece moving forward.

All eyes are on TJ Lateef for the Las Vegas Bowl.

Football

Nebraska enters the Las Vegas Bowl with more questions than answers on offense, starting at quarterback. TJ Lateef has one game to show he can be part of the solution rather than another offseason decision.

Nebraska men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg

Football

From a signature football win to health, money and postseason breakthroughs, here’s what Nebraska athletics could really use this Christmas.

Members of the Nebraska defense prepare to take the field for the opening drive of the game against Cincinnati in Kansas City.

Football

These three Nebraska players didn’t take the leap many hoped for in 2025 — but 2026 could tell a very different story.

Nebraska Cornhuskers assistant coach Dana Holgorsen watches during warmups before the game against the Houston Christian Huskies at Memorial Stadium.

Football

Nebraska is back on the quarterback hunt, but the bigger question may be identity. Before the Huskers decide who to pursue, Dana Holgorsen and the offense must decide what they want to be.

Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule walks along the sidelines during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium.

Football

Nebraska football is going to change things up again. Will these moves be the ones that lead to sustained success?

Mike Schaefer

Joined: Dec 16, 2025

Nebraska’s Path Forward Isn’t Easy — But It’s There

What Nebraska Got Right — and What It Left on the Table This Portal Season

The Defensive Line Question That Won’t Go Away

Portal Additions Show Nebraska Is Serious About Changes at Linebacker

Football

Portal Questions That Will Shape Nebraska’s 2026 Season

Recruiting

Nebraska Emerges as Early Favorite for Notre Dame Quarterback Kenny Minchey

Football

The Value of One More Football Game

Football

A Bowl Game Audition for Justyn Rhett

Football

How Can Kade Pietrzak Use the Bowl Game to Build on a Promising Freshman Season?

Football

Nebraska Looks for Answers at Linebacker

Football

Nyziah Hunter’s Chance to Reassert Himself as Top Receiver in Las Vegas Bowl

Football

Opportunity Knocks for TJ Lateef in the Las Vegas Bowl

Nebraska’s Christmas List: From Signature Wins to Staying Healthy

Three Huskers Who Could Turn 2026 Into a Bounce-Back Year

There's a Bigger Question for Nebraska Beyond Who Starts at Quarterback in 2026

Another Offseason, Another Nebraska Overhaul