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Three Reasons Nebraska Football Will Take a Leap in 2025

Assessing the reasons the Big Red will take the patented Year 3 leap under Matt Rhule in 2025.

TJ Birkel

Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen on the sideline during the Huskers' 2024 game against Wisconsin.
Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen on the sideline during the Huskers' 2024 game against Wisconsin. / Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
In this story:

The Common Fans look at Matt Rhule’s history of taking a big leap in his third year at a program, and provide their reasons for why it will happen at Nebraska in 2025. 

  • Everyone agrees – special teams must be better (and with Mike Ekeler on board, it will!). 
  • Lots of belief in what Dana Holgorsen can do for the offense. 
  • The moves Rhule has made (roster and coaching staff) + his experience = team-wide belief. 
  • Can the Blackshirts continue to thrive under new coordinator John Butler? 
  • On the lookout for an Emmett Johnson breakout season. 
  • Schedule lines up nicely for the Huskers to make a run. 

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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