Mike Schaefer

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.

Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Pryce Sandfort.

Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg.

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

Beefing up the offensive line was important for Nebraska Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images.

Matt Rhule has built his career through the defensive line - so why is it such a problem at Nebraska?

Football

As playoff contenders reload in the trenches, Nebraska is still searching for answers and even a coach along its defensive line. The uncertainty mirrors last offseason — and the results from 2025 offer little comfort.

Nebraska is counting on productivity from Owen Chambliss similar to what he displayed at San Diego State.

Football

Nebraska’s latest portal haul grabbed attention at quarterback, but the more significant shift may be happening at linebacker. New faces and a new defensive approach could reshape the middle of the Huskers’ defense.

Big questions await Nebraska football before the Huskers play their next game.

Football

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?

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.

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

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.

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