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Three Games That Will Define Nebraska’s Season in 2025

Taking a look at the most critical games for Nebraska football in 2025.

TJ Birkel

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule. / Kenny Larabee, KLIN
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What are the most pivotal games for Nebraska in 2025? What games will come to define the season for the Big Red? The Common Fans dive in for a discussion about the most important games on the schedule as the Huskers look to build on their bowl season in 2024. 

  • Does anyone like PJ Fleck?
  • The hate for Iowa burns strong. 
  • First conference game at home vs. Michigan is massive. 
  • USC is a mystery. 
  • Surprisingly, Penn State doesn’t come up until late in the episode. 
  • What about Game 1? Yet another unorthodox season opener, as the Huskers will open the season away from Lincoln against a Power 5 opponent for the fifth time in six years. 

This and so much more on the latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast!

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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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