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Is Nebraska Football Cursed?

The latest episode of the Common Fan Podcast looks at Nebraska's loss to USC, which happened in all too familiar fashion.

TJ Birkel

Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Malcolm Hartzog Jr. (7) breaks up a pass intended for Southern California Trojans wide receiver Kyron Hudson (10) during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Malcolm Hartzog Jr. (7) breaks up a pass intended for Southern California Trojans wide receiver Kyron Hudson (10) during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
In this story:

The Common Fans discuss Nebraska’s heartbreaking loss to USC. 

  • The loss to USC perfectly sums up the last decade of Husker football. 
  • The unlucky bounces, the inability to make crucial stops on defense when needed, the offense not being able to convert key opportunities: all of it is all too familiar to the Big Red faithful. 
  • The painful loss leaves the Common Fans wondering if Nebraska football is cursed. 
  • Can the Huskers win one of their last two to get to a bowl game? 
  • Have we seen enough through nearly two years of Matt Rhule to believe the team will turn a corner and take off in 2025?
  • Examining the Dana Holgorsen impact. 
  • The good-but-not-great Nebraska defense. 

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

Listen on the Common Fan website, Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeart Radio, and PocketCasts.

Or watch above! 

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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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