Evan Bland Talks Nebraska Spring Football with the Common Fans

The Omaha World Herald scribe joins the Common Fans for a wide ranging Husker football discussion.

TJ Birkel | Apr 14, 2025

Aug 31, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule before a game against the UTEP Miners at Memorial Stadium. / Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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The Omaha World Herald’s Evan Bland joins the Common Fans to talk all the latest with Nebraska’s spring football practice and look ahead to the coming season.

Offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen’s recent comments about how the offense is progressing.
Running back depth behind Emmett Johnson an open question.
Dylan Raiola fully invested:
Assuming major leadership role going into Year 2 at the helm of Nebraska’s offense.
Playing a leading role in recruiting talent to Lincoln.
Being a visible face around the university and the community.
Two true freshman wide receivers making a move and poised to contribute.
Spring game substitutes.

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Published Apr 14, 2025|Modified Apr 14, 2025

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!