Husker Nation — we’ve got MAJOR news out of Lincoln. ️ Nebraska’s Big Ten Running Back of the Year, Emmett Johnson, has officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, and his decision sends shockwaves through the Huskers’ offseason.

In this episode, I dive into why Johnson is heading to the league now, what NFL scouts love about his game, and how his breakout season shaped his draft stock. Then we turn the focus to the future: What happens to Nebraska’s running back room now? Who steps up? Which young backs have the tools to take the next jump? And does Matt Rhule need to hit the transfer portal to replace one of the most productive backs in the Big Ten?

We break down:

• Johnson’s decision & NFL projection
• Nebraska’s returning RB depth
• Potential portal targets & internal candidates
• How the offense shifts without its do-it-all playmaker

If you love Huskers football and want the real outlook on the 2026 backfield, this episode is for you.
Tap in, Husker Nation — big changes are coming.

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Husker Nation, buckle up — this one’s loaded.

On today’s episode of Bleav in Nebraska, Bryan dives into the latest Dylan Raiola transfer rumors and what they actually mean for the future of Nebraska football. Is Raiola really eyeing a jump to a CFP-ready program, or is this just rumor season doing what rumor season does? We talk through what’s real, what’s noise, and why Matt Rhule is still riding for his guy.

Then, we flip the lens:

• What would it look like if Nebraska has to roll with TJ Lateef as the starter next year?
• How does the offense change — scheme, play-calling, explosives, identity?
• And what’s a fair expectation for this program if the QB room looks different in 2025?

After that, we hit the hardwood.
Nebraska hoops is off to a 5–0 start, including a statement win over New Mexico in Kansas City (84–72). Bryan breaks down:

• Why this non-conference resume isn’t just “empty calories”
• How the backcourt depth and Jamarques Lawrence’s scoring are driving the early surge
• The team’s emerging identity: pace, spacing, and defensive energy
• What 5–0 should do to your expectations (NIT floor? NCAA Tournament talk?)
• One thing to absolutely love right now and one thing that still needs to tighten up

Tap in, Husker Nation.
Subscribe, rate, and review Bleav in Nebraska, and drop your thoughts:
Is Dylan Raiola still your long-term guy, and are you more excited about football’s future or hoops’ present after this start?

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Nebraska hoops just sent another message. The Huskers handled New Mexico 84–72 in Kansas City to move to 5–0, and we’re breaking it all down on today’s episode of Bleav in Nebraska. From Jamarques Lawrence’s big night to the backcourt depth and that early 20-point punch, we talk about what this win says about Nebraska’s guard play and how it should shift expectations for the rest of the season.

Then we flip it to the gridiron. Husker football heads to Happy Valley for a primetime showdown with Penn State, and we’ve got your quick-hit preview. We lay out the stage, the Vegas snapshot, and the biggest keys: defense vs. defense, the run game and turnover margin, and what an eighth win on NBC would mean for Matt Rhule’s program on the national stage.

We close with a “Bleav It or Not”: will the Huskers really go into Beaver Stadium and steal one on the road? Tap in, drop your prediction, and let us know your confidence level in Nebraska—on the hardwood and on the road in Happy Valley.

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