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Are the Comeback Cornhuskers Building Something Special in 2025?

Nebraska does it again.
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Oct 11, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver wide receiver Dane Key (6) catches the eventual game winning touchdown over Maryland Terrapins defensive back Jamare Glasker (14) during the fourth quarter at SECU Stadium.
Oct 11, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver wide receiver Dane Key (6) catches the eventual game winning touchdown over Maryland Terrapins defensive back Jamare Glasker (14) during the fourth quarter at SECU Stadium. | Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

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The Common Fans discuss the Big Red's comeback win against Maryland on Saturday. 

  • The Huskers give up two 10 point leads, and were losing with under two minutes to go, before pulling out a 34-31 victory.
  • HUGE PROGRESS: Putting together not one but two 4th quarter scoring drives to ultimately propel the team to victory. 
  • SPECIAL TEAMS AGAIN! The kickoff return team has entered the chat.
  • The Blackshirts–despite not playing their best game–bowed up when it mattered. 
  • Emmett Johnson absolutely carried the team in arguably his best game as a Husker. 
  • Nyziah Hunter emerging as a major threat. 
  • Despite three picks, Dylan showed his heart and his toughness in leading Nebraska to the win. 
  • Offensive line takes a major step forward. 
  • Plus, discussing where the 5-1 Huskers fit in the broader Big 10 conversation. 
  • It’s a brave new world in 2025, and the Common Fans are celebrating all the Ws!

This and so much more on the latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast! As always, GBR for LIFE! 

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TJ Birkel
TJ BIRKEL

T.J. Birkel is the creator and co-host of the Common Fan Podcast, a Nebraska football podcast focused entirely on Husker football, all the time. We aim to create meaningful episodes and written commentary that fans like us will enjoy, infused with heavy doses of fun and frivolity. We work hard to cover the latest Husker news of the day; to provide insightful commentary and analysis on all things Husker football; and to bring unique stories and perspectives that may not be covered by the media but that Common Fans will enjoy. GBR for LIFE!

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