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The Common Fan: Expectations Rise as Huskers Gear Up for Conference Play

Huskers prepare for Friday night conference opener in the first game between two ranked opponents at Memorial Stadium in a decade.

TJ Birkel

Sep 14, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (17) celebrates at the end of a play against the Northern Iowa Panthers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium.
Sep 14, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (17) celebrates at the end of a play against the Northern Iowa Panthers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. / Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
In this story:

It's another View From the Blandstands, with the Omaha World Herald's Evan Bland joining the Common Fans to talk all the latest with Nebraska football. 

  • Did the win over Northern Iowa tell us anything new? 
  • Team took care of business but expects to be better moving forward. 
  • D expects bounce-back performance after less than dominant showing vs. UNI. 
  • Looking ahead to Illinois: first ranked-on-ranked matchup in Memorial Stadium since 2014. 
  • If the Big Ten West still existed, would these two teams be the early favorites for best in the Division to this point in the season? 
  • At 3-0, and with what is considered a manageable conference schedule, the expectations – and the stakes – have risen for the Big Red. 
  • Thoughts on sellout #400
  • Where does the sellout streak rank compared to other streaks Nebraska has had?
  • Similarities between Rhule and Devaney.
  • Let’s get to 1-0 this week, Common Fans. 

All this and 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!