The January wave of transfer portal activity is well underway. And Nebraska’s chasing a big fish. The Huskers are targeting offensive tackle Elijah Pritchett, a 12-game starter at Alabama last season. Could he solve an uneasy situation for Nebraska as it seeks help this offseason up front on offense?

Connor and Mitch take a look at the Huskers’ pursuit of Pritchett. He would come with some baggage, but it may not matter, because Nebraska’s need for a tackle is high. How did Matt Rhule’s team get in this spot? Why has it been so difficult to attract offensive linemen to Lincoln? And what’s the timeline that we could see for Pritchard, who entered the portal only days ago?

Also, we take a look at Nebraska basketball as the Huskers go on the road Tuesday night to face Iowa. The Hawkeyes are fresh off allowing 116 points at Wisconsin, and Nebraska beat UCLA on Saturday. None of that matters much at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, where Iowa plays especially well against Fred Hoiberg’s Huskers. It’s a clash of styles as Nebraska aims to extend a six-game winning streak.

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Ed Foley is out after two seasons as the Nebraska special teams coordinator. News broke over a busy weekend that the Huskers and Matt Rhule will be searching for Foley’s replacement this month after the Huskers’ struggles in the kicking, coverage and returns phase forced a change.

What kind of a job is the Nebraska special teams coordinator position? Connor and Mitch discuss, along with talk about the latest departure from the Huskers, tight end Thomas Fidone, and the latest addition, linebacker Marques Watson-Trent from Georgia Southern. Watson-Trent was the Sun Belt defensive player of the year in 2024. He ought to factor heavily in John Butler’s defensive scheme this year.

And we dive into Nebraska basketball. Fred Hoiberg’s Huskers beat UCLA 66-58 at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday. Nebraska sits in good position to enter the first full week of the new year, safely off the NCAA bubble. But will it stay that way with a difficult schedule ahead, starting this week on the road against Iowa and Purdue? Join us.

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The Friday mailbag show brings us a first question about Dylan Raiola as a mobile quarterback. Should we expect the Huskers to use Raiola’s ability to escape the pocket more during his sophomore season in 2025? Connor and Mitch weigh in.

Also, we’re talking about the College Football Playoff and its glaring omission of conference champions from the semifinal round to come. Changes are needed to the way the CFP is structured after the first year with 12 teams. We’ve got questions about Nebraska basketball ahead of the Huskers’ 2025 debut at Pinnacle Bank Arena, Saturday against UCLA.

And is there a need for Nebraska to make a break with Marcus Satterfield, the former offensive coordinator turned tight ends coach? Our hosts bring their thoughts. Join us.

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In our first episode of 2025, Connor and Mitch break down the New Year’s Day addition of former Kentucky wide receiver Hardley Gilmore. Nebraska has now added three wide receivers from the transfer portal and lost four since the end of the regular season. A theme has emerged in this turnover of the position group under new assistant Daikiel Shorts. Can we expect it to extend to other spots on the roster?

One game remains in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. We discuss the emergence of Cam Skattebo and the greatness of Jeremiah Smith. Is the CFP headed for a Big Ten-only championship on Jan. 20?

And as the year begins, we take a look at Nebraska’s roster math. The Huskers sit in a manageable spot, and it’s a place that figures to help newly hired Dan Jackson at South Dakota State. Jackson, with deep connections to Omaha, might be able to benefit his home state in a way, too. Join us on this Thursday.

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The final day of 2024 is here. We’re here on New Year’s Eve to look back briefly – and to peer into our crystal balls as the year ahead. What will 2025 hold for Nebraska football and other sports in Lincoln?

Connor and Mitch bring their predictions on Dylan Raiola, events at Memorial Stadium, the August trip to Arrowhead, Nebraska basketball in the NCAA Tournament, the transfer portal, coaching turnover and more. Also, we’ve got picks for the rest of this week on Big Ten bowl games and the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. Join us for a fun episode on this Tuesday. And Happy New Year!

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We’re putting a bow on the Pinstripe Bowl and Nebraska’s New York experience. Just how important was it for the Huskers to actually win a game with their offense for the first time under coach Matt Rhule? Connor and Mitch are here to tell you.

Nebraska made the most of its first bowl game in eight seasons. And the seniors went out on a high note. Rhule likely appealed to prospective Huskers with his commitment to the older players in the program – and his dedication to the Huskers whose careers ended last year. Players notice. We discuss the impact.

Also, we peek ahead to the College Football Playoff quarterfinals and dip our toe into some offseason talk about Huskers whose roles increased in the season finale. Join us on this Monday – and get ready for our 2025 predictions, coming Tuesday on the Locked On Nebraska podcast.

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The season finale came with typical Nebraska football drama, but the Huskers did it. They beat Boston College 20-15 in the Pinstripe Bowl Saturday at Yankee Stadium to finish 7-6. It's the first winning season for Nebraska since 2016 and the first bowl victory since 2015.

Mitch is still in New York. He joined Connor to discuss this wet and sometimes wild win. Rahmir Johnson completed his career on a high note, winning the MVP trophy after his fourth-down run clinched victory in the shadow of his home neighborhood. After the game, coach Matt Rhule shared that Johnson lost his mother this year. All of the emotions surfaced in New York.

Also, Nebraska's special teams nearly cost it another victory. Rhule promised an overhaul of that phase. What does the coach mean by that? And we take a look at Dylan Raiola's day, which was mostly good but included an example or two at the end of his inexperience in completing victories. Raiola and the Huskers got it done in the end, sending us all into the offseason with positive vibes. Join us as we assess this moment for Nebraska.

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The Pinstripe Bowl is near. Nebraska’s time on the practice field in December is winding to an end. All that’s left is 60 minutes of football at Yankee Stadium on Saturday as the Huskers meet Boston College on Saturday.

Connor and Mitch are here on this Friday with their picks. How will Dylan Raiola perform in the finale of his freshman season? Is BC quarterback Grayson James set for a big day against the Blackshirts? We’re calling our shots on Emmett Johnson’s rushing yardage, Nebraska’s leading receiver, the turnover margin, Pinstripe MVP. And of course, you’ll get our predictions one more time for a final score.

Also, bowl season is heating up on Friday with games such as Georgia Tech vs. Vanderbilt and Oklahoma vs. Navy. We had to check the schedule to make sure that these games were legitimate. They are. We’ve got picks, too, for BYU-Colorado and Iowa-Missouri. Join us.

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