Carriker Chronicles: Did Nebraska Football Win or Lose in the Transfer Portal?

Does it make sense to stand pat running back? Also, the amazing run of Fred Hoiberg's basketball squad continues.

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Adam Carriker delivers his honest take on whether Matt Rhule and Nebraska football won or lost the transfer portal cycle. He also dives into Nebraska’s decision not to add a portal running back, breaks down whether the Huskers did enough in the trenches, and takes a closer look at the Huskers' quarterback room now that the dust has settled.

Meanwhile, Nebraska men's basketball is a perfect 18–0 and sitting at the highest ranking in program history. Big Ten, college football and Cornhusker basketball fans will enjoy this latest episode of The Carriker Chronicles.

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Published Jan 20, 2026 | Modified Jan 20, 2026

ADAM CARRIKER

Adam’s dream of playing for the Huskers came to fruition. He was twice named first-team All-Big 12, leading the conference in sacks and winning the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year award his senior season, along with several other awards, including finishing with All-America honors, in addition to being named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll three times. He’s also been named to Nebraska’s All-Century Team, voted The Best Husker Defensive End since the start of the new millennium, and has been inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame. Adam went on to play eight years as a Defensive Lineman in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams and Washington Redskins. He was drafted in the 1st round, winning Rams Rookie of the Year; he’s the only Ram in franchise history to start all 16 games as a rookie. He also won the Strongest Redskin award multiple times during his career in the NFL. Since retiring, he’s experienced great success in the business world and has also appeared multiple times on National Television and Radio Shows, and currently hosts his highly popular show, the Carriker Chronicles, aka, the People’s Show, which has been viewed by millions!

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