2024-05-04 03:07
Nebraska AthleticsA hard fought back and forth game saw the Nebraska bullpen come out on top. A perfect night in Minneapolis for baseball saw a game between the Huskers, looking to stay in t… Read More
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2024-05-04 02:18
Harness provided relief until the bats awakened.If you’ve truly enjoyed holding your breath and battling arrhythmia this season, then tonight’s game was for you. Until the top o… Read More
2024-05-03 17:46
Scott BruhnThere’s a logjam of Big 10 teams fighting for the last byes in the Big 10 Tournament, but the math for the Huskers is pretty simple. Let’s skip the big intro and just… Read More
2024-05-03 14:00
Given the strange and stormy weekend, this was a fitting backdrop for the seniors. Last weekend, we had storms, the threat of more storms, 1 1⁄2 games, the weird decision of suspending… Read More
2024-05-03 13:48
Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty ImagesYou can be critical of Matt Rhule for various things if you want to, but I would say that one of my favorite things about Matt Rhule is that he is a br… Read More
2024-05-02 20:35
Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal / USA TODAY NETWORKAnother home grown Husker joins the team It has been a busy week for Nebrasketball and the news just keeps coming. Good and bad. This time… Read More
2024-05-02 18:52
Photo by Justin Ford/Getty ImagesIn a blow to Nebraska, Rienk Mast and Fred Hoiberg announce that the third team all-conference performer will miss the entire 2024-205 season. He plans on co… Read More
2024-05-02 14:43
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This week on the the show, it’s a mild audible. Our intent was to have the one and only Hoss Reuter on the show to break down the Nebraska Sprin… Read More
2024-05-02 02:27
Jackson Brockett spins a gem no-hitting K-State | Nebraska Athletic DepartmentNebraska tops K-State 8-0 Trying to rid themselves of the bitter taste of the loss against Creighton last night… Read More
2024-05-01 15:13
Photo by: Mike Siluk/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesYeah, we lost again to the boys in blue Creighton swept the Huskers this season in baseball winning all three ga… Read More
2024-05-01 00:34
Well, Senior Day WAS memorable. | Joscelyn HynesWe will be making our regular 8:00 appearance! Northwestern's stormy weekend & Senior Day are on the table Sorry for the late posting - Hu… Read More
2024-04-30 21:15
Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY SportsFred pulls in another power conference player The Huskers land another big man. This time with 7’1” 250 pound graduate transfer Braxton Meah. A… Read More
2024-04-30 13:00
Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty ImagesDid you have a favorite play from the spring game? I went to the spring game with my sons and my brother. For my youngest it was his first football ga… Read More
2024-04-29 12:01
Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty ImagesHow about them quarterbacks in the spring game? Plus, which undrafted Husker has the best chance to make an NFL roster? It was a busy weekend to be a H… Read More
2024-04-29 11:00
Nebraska AthleticsNebraska Run Rules Iowa in Game 2 of the series, but Brody Brecht stops the potential sweep in its tracks. With all the rough weather in Nebraska over the weekend, Nebraska… Read More
2024-04-28 12:01
Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORKCongratulations Husker fans. Your team won and your team lost.
That is, unless you were pulling for the White team then you won 25-21. If… Read More
2024-04-28 01:41
Mark Manning was in the corner this weekend for incoming freshman Camden McDanel as he won the U20 US Open at 97 kg for the second year in a row. | Getty ImagesMcDanel earns a bye into the W… Read More
2024-04-27 22:28
Probably a sight we better get used to this fall. | Scott BruhnThere many stories but none bigger than fans’ first looks at Dylan Railoa. Yes, it was just the spring game, but he deliv… Read More
2024-04-27 21:58
Mason McConnaughey returns to form vs. HawkeyesNebraska dominates Hawkeyes before weather delay causes postponement With Nebraska in command, the local baseball team ran into a force they co… Read More
2024-04-27 15:00
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesWill Any Husker Be Drafted? After two exciting days of the 2024 NFL Draft, the third and final four rounds takes place today. Coverage of today’s fo… Read More
2024-04-27 13:01
Jalen Worthley caps off a big Nebraska win over Iowa | Nebraska Athletic DepartmentCornhuskers come from behind to notch big win versus rival Hawkeyes After devastating tornados wreaked havo… Read More
2024-04-27 04:29
Dillon GallowayNebraska lost a crusher in the first Northwestern game of the series and the laughably oft-abused “runner left early” appeal played a ridiculous part again. One of… Read More
2024-04-26 22:37
Nebraska Athletic DepartmentWhat can Brett Sears do tonight, and who will Iowa choose to face him? Baseball
Iowa Hawkeyes (23-15) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (25-13)
Location: Hawks Field at Ha… Read More
2024-04-26 19:21
Dillon GallowayAfter being swept by Michigan, NCAA hopes ride a strong performance against 1st place Northwestern. Well, let’s start by saying the following after my Ann Arbor weeken… Read More
2024-04-26 18:39
Photo by Eric Francis/Getty ImagesThis is honestly mostly a cut and paste from the athletic department. I am including it here so as much information as possible it available to you, beloved… Read More
2024-04-26 13:01
Photo by Sam Hodde/UFL/Getty ImagesAdd Tanner Terch to another list of the type of kids Matt Rhule and his coaching staff are going for in that they are underrecruited and that they fit a ce… Read More
2024-04-25 16:55
Ewald O “Jumbo” Stiehm had a .913 winning percentage in his five years at Nebraska. There’s all this about claimed and unclaimed national titles. It’s worthy of discu… Read More
2024-04-25 16:30
A junior at Omaha Skutt, Cade Ziola will be competing at the U20 US Open this weekend. | Photo courtesy of Tim ZiolaLast year’s U20 World Bronze Medalist Camden McDanel leads the Huske… Read More
2024-04-25 16:09
Dylan Widger-USA TODAY SportsNebraska and Creighton announced today that their annual matchup on the hardwood will take place on Friday, November 22nd, 2024. The tipoff time and TV informati… Read More
2024-04-25 15:05
Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty ImagesThe Nebraska Spring football game is this weekend. Are you excited?
Are you going?
I am heading to Lincoln today because I love going to the spring g… Read More
2024-04-25 13:05
Travel Trips and Tasty Treats in this Thursday Flakes Spring break trips are winding down and now we are looking at Memorial Day Weekend as we kick off the summer. I’m be making a quic… Read More
2024-04-25 12:11
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This week on the Five Heart Podcast, Greg and Minnie will prepare you for the annual Red White Game this Saturday in Lincoln.
What are we looking for… Read More
2024-04-24 14:22
Photo by Michael Cohen/WireImageLike it or not, it looks like Reggie Bush is getting his Heisman Trophy back. Give us your thoughts in the comments below. Just, please keep it clean and resp… Read More
2024-04-24 05:56
The Huskers pull out an extra innings pitchers’ duel 1-0 in the first of their two victories on the evening. | Dillon GallowayThe Huskers avoided disaster by sweeping lowly Iowa is a p… Read More
2024-04-24 05:05
Nebraska Athletic DepartmentThe Jayhawks jump out to early lead and never look back. March 20th. Thats the last time Nebraska won a mid-week matchup. There was a week where they didn’t… Read More
2024-04-23 22:30
Nebraska AthleticsThe Huskers look to avenge the loss in the crazy game down in Lawrence 2 weeks ago. Kansas Jayhawks (21-15) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (25-12)
Location: Hawks Field at Haymark… Read More
2024-04-23 22:24
Join us tonight at 8pm as the Iowa doubleheader winds down & we recap a horrific weekend. Join us on Corn Nation’s You Tube channel tonight for Husker Heat as we review a disappoin… Read More
2024-04-23 13:00
Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty ImagesWill you be at the Spring Game? Are you heading to the spring game?
I’m taking my boys, well and my brother since my husband has to work. I thi… Read More
2024-04-23 03:43
Mitch Sherman of The Athletic will join me tonight.
There is a lot to ask of Mr. Sherman. He’s been places. He’s seen things.
Like Nebraska football practice. Dylan Raiola and… Read More
2024-04-22 13:44
Photo by Jay LaPrete/NCAA Photos/NCAA Photos via Getty ImagesPlus, the Husker men’s gymnastics team has even more All-Americans In the video below, Matt Rhule talked about the offense… Read More
2024-04-21 20:25
Matt Krohn-USA TODAY SportsNebrasketball has picked up another transfer out of the portal as Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian becomes a Husker.
View this post on Instagram… Read More
2024-04-21 20:02
Nebraska AthleticsA big time response from the Huskers a day after being completely humbled by the Terps. Has there been a better day to be in the stands than this Sunday? Sure there have b… Read More
2024-04-21 19:41
Nebraska returns to Lincoln on a 3 game losing streak after dropping the final game of the weekend to the Wolverines After losing two close games on Friday and Saturday, the Huskers wanted t… Read More
2024-04-21 17:24
Nebraska Athletic DepartmentA big game today for the series! Maryland Terrapins (25-15) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (24-12)
Location: Hawks Field at Haymarket Park, Lincoln, NE
Date/Time: April… Read More
2024-04-21 04:02
Former Husker Jordan Burroughs, seen here after getting taken down in the challenge tournament final by Jason Nolf at 74kg at the 2024 US Olympic Trials, went on to lose the bout. | Photo by… Read More
2024-04-21 03:00
Nebraska AthleticsHard to find positives on the diamond Saturday. Well, you clicked on the link to open the article, so I guess you are into some pain, or you are just numb to it all from wa… Read More
2024-04-20 21:02
Emmerson Cope’s big day came up just short. | Scott BruhnIt was a much cleaner games on both sides & the Huskers never gave up, but the result was very much the same. The Huskers… Read More
2024-04-20 18:45
Nebraska Athletic DepartmentHow were your drinks last night while watching the Huskers win? Maryland Terrapins (24-15) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (24-11)
Location: Hawks Field at Haymarket Park… Read More
2024-04-20 04:18
Sunset in Ann ArborWhat’s worse than “It wasn’t pretty, but it’s a win,”? When it’s a loss. A game which began at 7pm and had crawled into its fourth hou… Read More
2024-04-20 03:52
Brett Sears picks up win number seven for the season.Gritty pitching and an aggressive approach at the plate on the bases propel Cornhuskers Game one of three against the Terrapins from Mary… Read More
2024-04-19 22:57
Nebraska Athletic DepartmentLet’s cheer on the Huskers and get them back to their winning ways! Maryland Terrapins (24-14) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (23-11)
Location: Hawks Field at Haym… Read More
2024-04-19 17:06
No leads are considered safe against these ladies in 2024.As Huskers pitching has started locking it down and many of their bats are surging, is it all coming together at thge right time? Th… Read More
2024-04-19 15:41
Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty ImagesThis spring it is Heinrich Haarberg vs. Dylan Raiola vs. Daniel Kaelin for the starting quarterback position for the upcoming Nebraska football season… Read More
2024-04-18 14:30
Matt Krohn-USA TODAY SportsHow does the Husker Linebacker Transition to the NFL Luke Reimer is the epitome of Husker Football. A local prospect who bypassed a scholarship elsewhere to come w… Read More
2024-04-18 12:11
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This week on the show, the Panel discusses the wide receiver room.
Jaylen Lloyd. Malachi Coleman. Alex Bullock. Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda. Jahmal Banks… Read More
2024-04-17 13:00
Former Husker Jordan Burroughs will be trying to make his third Olympic team this weekend at the US Olympic Trials. The 7-time World and Olympic gold-medalist will be the 1-seed in the chall… Read More
2024-04-17 11:00
Nebraska AthleticsThe bullpen woes rear their ugly head once more for the Huskers. The full stop headline walking into the stadium tonight was easy to pick up on. Wind. It was going to chan… Read More
2024-04-16 22:53
Nebraska Athletic DepartmentLet’s see if those jerks play the entire game this time!! Creighton Bluejays (26-7) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (23-10)
Location: Hawks Field at Haymarket Park… Read More
2024-04-16 20:46
Joscelyn HynesTechnical difficulties have been dealt with, it’s full speed ahead tonight as the Huskers prepare to head up to Ann Arbor - with Corn Nation tagging along.
Pod #6 is rel… Read More
2024-04-16 15:30
Nebraska AthleticsNebraska makes it back to back weeks earning pitching honors from the conference. For the second straight week, Nebraska boasts the Big Ten Conferences Pitcher of the Week… Read More
2024-04-16 13:00
Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty ImagesAlso, Husker Broadcaster, Greg Sharpe, shares cancer diagnosis. Last night Greg Sharpe, Husker play-by-play broadcaster for both football and baseball annou… Read More
2024-04-16 03:05
Last week, Iowa lost the national title in the women’s basketball game to South Carolina.
At that time, I had tweeted out toward the end of the game, “Iowa will not win another… Read More
2024-04-16 02:05
Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty ImagesThe Husker guard goes to the Mercury with the 29th pick After a sensational postseason, Jaz Shelley starting rising up draft boards. It is not hard to… Read More
2024-04-16 00:47
Mingle with the podcasters and writers from your favorite Husker website! Come meet some of your favorite podcasters and writers from Corn Nation before the baseball game between our beloved… Read More
2024-04-15 21:11
Rob Gray-USA TODAY SportsHuskers gain more experience at the guard position The Nebraska men’s basketball team scored another player from the transfer portal on Monday.
Rollie Worster… Read More
2024-04-15 12:00
Photo by Bailey Hillesheim/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesPlus, softball won their weekend series, but baseball did not The WNBA draft is this evening. For most Husker fans, the main person… Read More
2024-04-14 20:10
Josh Kuruda-Grauer has an incredible weekend vs. Nebraska | Rutgers Athletic DepartmentCornhuskers lose their first series of the season Will Bolt and Steve Owens both hoped that their start… Read More
2024-04-14 20:03
What. A. Comeback. The Huskers win the series with a 7-6 win today and advance to 25-16 on the season The Huskers played their series finale against the Scarlet Knights from Rutgers today an… Read More
2024-04-14 15:44
Nebraska Athletic DepartmentOn Big Ten Network too! Did you know they broadcast baseball?? #23 Nebraska Cornhuskers (23-9) at Rutgers Scarlett Knights (21-13)
Location: Bainton Field, Piscat… Read More
2024-04-13 22:46
Case Sanderson goes 3-5 with a home run and 2 RBI. | Nebraska Athletic DepartmentIt was a feel-good day for the Big Red in Piscataway! On another cold and windy day in Piscataway, New Jersey… Read More
2024-04-13 22:04
Ava Bredwell’s solo homer was the beginning of an extra-base attack to remember. | Joscelyn HynesAfter getting a goods nights sleep, the Huskers bats woke up refreshed thirsty for the… Read More
2024-04-13 17:08
Photo by John Fisher/Getty ImagesNebraska football has lost a lot of close games in recent years. Can the specialists help get the Huskers over the top? Nebraska has been the place where som… Read More
2024-04-13 04:20
Nebraska AthleticsA pitchers duel transitioned into an offensive onslaught against each team’s bullpen. Two aces for 2 teams on different sides of the Big Ten Conference standings went… Read More
2024-04-12 22:31
It reminded me of how I had to restrain myself when parents said things like, “There’ll be days like this!” During days like this. Sometime in the middle of the game, one o… Read More
2024-04-12 21:45
Nebraska Athletic DepartmentLet’s see what Brett Sears can do for an encore!! #23 Nebraska Cornhuskers (22-8) at Rutgers Scarlett Knights (20-12)
Location: Bainton Field, Piscataway, N… Read More
2024-04-12 17:37
A sweep of Rutgers would be huge for the Huskers to continue their climb up the RPI ladder. | Scott BruhnThe Huskers play three of their last weekend series on the road...and have next to no… Read More
2024-04-12 15:00
Nebraska AthleticsAre the suddenly struggling Knights sinking or a dangerous team backed into a corner? Series Preview
#23 Nebraska Cornhuskers (22-8) at Rutgers Scarlett Knights (20-12)
Loc… Read More
2024-04-12 13:01
Dylan Widger-USA TODAY SportsIf you love Quarterback competitions then go ahead and pay attention to the Huskers this spring as Matt Rhule doesn’t expect the find a starter at the quar… Read More
2024-04-11 15:30
Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty ImagesTwo things are apparent entering 2024 - 1) this is a very athletic position group, and 2) several will be trimmed before fall camp. Everyone has heard… Read More
2024-04-11 13:05
Incredible to experience in person | Photo by Erin Clark/The Boston Globe via Getty ImagesLots to talk about in this week’s Thursday Travel Flakes Witnessing a total solar eclipse in p… Read More
2024-04-11 12:11
Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty ImagesThis week on the Five Heart Podcast, LIVE and rocking the Chatterfields, the crew discusses the quite possibly the worst thing to happen to Husker foot… Read More
2024-04-10 14:15
It’s your favorite midweek news dump Mankilling Mastodons
Nebraska Football: Everything Evan Cooper Said About The Young DBs, Isaac Gifford Shares Thoughts On Husker Freshmen QBsEveryt… Read More
2024-04-10 02:46
Joshua Overbeek gets Nebraska off to a fast start | Nebraska Athletic DepartmentCornhuskers can’t dig out of an early hole Will Bolt and the boys took a drive down to Lawrence today to… Read More
2024-04-09 22:21
Hamilton ReibnoldWe’ll talk about Penn State weekend and what almost was as well as where the Huskers moved in the RPI. CANCELLED DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES
SORRY ABOUT THAT AND SEE… Read More
2024-04-09 19:29
From home-grown walk-on to Blackshirt starter, John Bullock returns for his senior season as an expected leader. | Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty ImagesThe middle of Tony White’s 3-3… Read More
2024-04-09 13:00
Nebraska All-American Antrell Taylor (left) will likely move down to 157 pounds next season to replace three-time All-American Peyton Robb in the lineup. | Getty ImagesNebraska returns eight… Read More
2024-04-09 13:00
Photo by Fatih Aktas/Anadolu via Getty ImagesAlso, women’s sports continue to grow in popularity. Did you watch the solar eclipse yesterday?
I wasn’t all that excited for it as… Read More
2024-04-08 20:40
Nebraska AthleticsHow did it take this long???? It was a Friday night many will remember for a long time. Takes you back to some of the Friday night performances of yesteryear. Povich, Wal… Read More
2024-04-08 19:49
Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY SportsHusker land another big man to compete in the Big Ten While the Huskers seem to be losing a handful of players to the transfer portal, they are also doing t… Read More
2024-04-08 12:00
Xinhua/Zhao Hanrong via Getty ImagesAre you travelling to see the solar eclipse? In 2017, the path of totality for a solar eclipse travelled through Nebraska. Ranchdude, the Ranchhands and I… Read More
2024-04-07 20:46
Hamilton ReibnoldA fantastic effort comes up just short but with the Big 10 regular season race now at full speed, there’s no time to dwell on what could have been. This time, in a ve… Read More
2024-04-07 20:22
Case Sanderson knocks his first college home run today. | Nebraska Athletic DepartmentNebraska couldn’t match Ohio State’s effort today, but still win the series Looking to remai… Read More
2024-04-06 20:52
Joscelyn HynesThe Huskers erupt on the Nittany Lions in the 5th with Billie’s bomb capping a 10-2 thrashing. The biggest swing of the day was the last one as Billie Andrews unleashed… Read More
2024-04-06 20:24
Dylan Carey sparks Nebraska victory. | Nebraska Athletic DepartmentNebraska comes from behind with a Dylan Carey home run providing the spark Still feeling very good less than 24-hours from… Read More
2024-04-06 15:49
Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty ImagesA high-performing group is almost completely back to wreak even more havoc in 2024 The Blackshirts were the strength of the 2023 Huskers and the defens… Read More
2024-04-06 01:28
Nebraska Athletic DepartmentThe Buckeyes never looked comfortable in the 3-0 loss. It’s Friday night and 62 degrees, and wind blowing in at Haymarket Park. A nationally ranked Husker t… Read More
2024-04-06 00:57
Kaylin Kinney stifled Penn State for most of the evening.It hurts times two when you lose a heartbreaker to a team which possibly found a new Jordy Bahl after you lost yours. Except…t… Read More
2024-04-05 18:47
Dillon GallowayThese three games have huge implications for both the conference title and the NCAA aspirations of both squads. You can skip down to see her stats (It’s okay - no rules… Read More
2024-04-05 15:00
Nebraska AthleticsThe Buckeyes come to town for the first time in almost a decade. Series Preview
Ohio State Buckeyes (12-12) at #24 Nebraska Cornhuskers (20-6)
Location: Hawks Field at Haym… Read More
2024-04-05 14:01
Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty ImagesOn the same day that Fred Hoiberg was announced as the Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year, both Juwan Gary and Brice Williams announced on twitter they are… Read More
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