Carriker Chronicles: Major Updates, and Could Mike Ekeler Be Leaving Nebraska?

Adam weighs in on the Huskers' portal moves, the future of their special teams coordinator, Nebrasketball's momentum, and more.

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Adam Carriker on the potential of Mike Ekeler leaving Nebraska to go to a Big Ten rival. Then Matt Rhule and the Huskers have added some big human beings to Nebraska's football team via the transfer portal. How much better are the Huskers getting through the portal? Meanwhile, Fred Hoiberg and Nebraska basketball dominated the Ducks.

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Nebraska special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler reacts against Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. — Nebraska special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler. | Kenny Larabee, KLIN

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Published Jan 14, 2026 | Modified Jan 14, 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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