The Nebraska Spring Game was a success in many ways. On this episode of the Doc Talk Podcast, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice take a deeper dive into the scrimmage and what there is to build off of heading into Summer workouts and Fall camp.  Of course, all eyes were on Freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola. He performed with poise but he will also be pushed by Heinrich Haarberg and Daniel Kaelin. For the first time in a long time, it appears the Huskers have lots of depth at the quarterback...

This week on the Doc Talk Podcast, Bill Busch, former assistant coach for the Huskers makes his second visit to the basement. Fans may remember Coach Busch for his dynamic presence on the sideline, but today, he's channeling his passion for football into a new avenue as a motivational speaker. On the podcast, he shared tales from his coaching days that are as inspiring as they are entertaining. Busch’s journey through the ranks of college football has provided him with a treasure trove of...

Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka have returned with a new episode of the Husker Doc Talk podcast from Bald Media. As spring football heats up for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Mitch Sherman from The Athletic makes a guest appearance in the basement to share his spring analysis of the team. The quarterback competition is garnering particular attention. Mitch also delves into the impactful exit of Doug Ewald from the Athletic Department and discusses a compelling CBS Sports article about Scott...

March has been a whirlwind month for the Nebraska athletic department, marked by significant changes at the helm. The departure of Trev Alberts, who left for a position at Texas A&M, came as a seismic shock to many - from those within the athletic department to the wider community of Nebraska and Husker fans nationwide. His move was swiftly followed by the announcement of Troy Dannen's appointment as the new Athletic Director, arriving from Washington, signaling a new era for Nebraska...

During their special live episode of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports, New Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen called into the show to talk about taking the job in Lincoln.  Dannen was hired as the Huskers' A.D. earlier in the day and when he called, his plane had just landed in Lincoln. The phone call is well over an hour into the episode so fast forward or better yet, listen to the entire episode. 

Join us for an insightful House Call with Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice on Episode 7 of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports! 🏈 Topic of Discussion: Dr. Zatechka and Travis delve into the aftermath of Trev Alberts' departure from Nebraska, focusing on Matt Rhule's reaction to the news. Get exclusive insights into the implications and reactions surrounding this significant shift in Nebraska's athletic landscape. 🎙️ Special Feature: Tune in to hear Trev Alberts' first public...

Trev Alberts leaves Nebraska for Texas A&M. It is a move that almost nobody in Nebraska saw coming. On this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports, Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka talk about the move and the implications that led to it and what is next for the Nebraska athletic department. 

Join us for this episode of the Doc Talk Podcast, brought to you by BetFred Sports, as hosts Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka delve into the fascinating journey of Tony Veland. Beginning his career as a quarterback at Nebraska, Veland climbed the depth chart to earn the top spot before an injury sidelined him at the start of the 1993 season. Enter Tommie Frazier, and the rest is history. But Veland's story didn't end there. A natural athlete, he made a pivotal decision to switch to...

After a month off, Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka are back in the basement for another episode of Doc Talk presented by BetFred Sports. Their guest is former Husker and original Pipeline member Brenden Stai. You can imagine what happens when two former teammates get together for drinks. To be clear, Brenden drinks seltzers, not beer, and explains why he had to make a lifestyle change despite owning a craft brewery. How did a California kid end up in Nebraska? The story is pretty crazy....

It's safe to say the glory years of Nebraska basketball were the Danny Nee Years. The 1993-94 team recently reunited at Pinnacle Bank Arena to celebrate the 1994 Big 8 Conference Tournament Championship. Bruce Chubick was a captain on that team and an All-Tournament team selection. Chubick started 67 games, scored 878 points, and had 618 rebounds for his Husker career.  Chubick is now the Head Coach at Omaha Central. He sits down with Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice on the latest edition...

What do Kyle Peterson, Tiger Woods, and a beer keg have in common? You will find out by listening to the latest edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports. Kyle is gearing up for his duties on ESPN for the college baseball season, which starts in a month. He shares his insights on the Nebraska baseball team and the expectations under Head Coach Will Bolt. Also, what happens to the reputation of Big 10 Baseball with USC, UCLA, Washington, and Oregon coming into the...

Wow! Just wow! On the first episode of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports of 2024 we Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka have Damon Benning in the basement. He did not disappoint. Open, honest, and vulnerable in a way we may have not heard before.  We spend a lot of time discussing the recruitment of his son, Caleb who has signed with the Huskers, but as you will hear, it was not an easy journey personally or professionally for Damon.  This is one of our longest podcasts ever,...

Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice are back with another edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports. In episode 32, they say goodbye to 2023 and hello to the 2024 Nebraska football recruiting class led by Five Star Quarterback Dylan Raiola.  The episode takes an exciting turn when Travis and Dr. Rob get into a spirited discussion about Nebraska's five National Titles and if they are "theoretical" or "mythical" because the Huskers didn't win them under a playoff system. You...

Iowa 13 Nebraska 10. The season is over for the Huskers as they finish 5-7 on the season and fail to reach a bowl game for the seventh straight season.

Another close game, another close loss for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The latest setback was a 24-17 overtime loss at Wisconsin. Nebraska has now lost three in a row. It is 5-6 on the season and needs a win against Iowa on Black Friday to become college football bowl-eligible. On this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports, Travis Justice and former Husker offensive lineman Dr. Rob Zatechka dive deep into the loss to the Badgers.  Why didn’t the Huskers go for the win on...

Nebraska had five turnovers: four interceptions and one fumble. Nebraska lost to Maryland 13-10.  On this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by Betfred Sports, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice dive deep into the latest Huskers' loss. Time is running out for Nebraska to become bowl-eligible. Can the turnover problem be fixed in the final two games?  Who should start at quarterback for Nebraska this week against Wisconsin? Dr. Rob makes his pick. He also addresses the criticism of...

Just like ugly wins count, ugly losses hurt. The Huskers lost ugly to Michigan State 20-17. Another typical Nebraska performance. Poor passing, three turnovers, and a decent run game. The Huskers were also the victims of poor officiating, but that's not the reason they lost the game. On this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice discuss take a deep into the loss that drops Nebraska to 5-4 overall and 3-3 in the Big 10. Despite the...

No matter how you look at it, ugly wins count! Nebraska has now won three straight games and one of our teams with 3-2 records in the Big 10 West Division. Yes, Nebraska controls its own destiny. In this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by Betfred Sports, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice dive deep into Nebraska's 31-14 win over Purdue. A win that looks more convincing than it actually was. Turnovers continue to be a problem for the Huskers, as they gave the ball away four times...

Nebraska 17 Northwestern 9. Was it pretty, no. Is it a win? Yes!  On this edition of the Doc Talk podcast presented by BetFred Sports, Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka discuss at length the Huskers win over the Wildcats. What does this victory mean put Nebraska into the drivers seat of the West Division of the Big 10 Conference? Speaking of the Big 10 West, how bad is this division? Spoiler alert, really bad!  Also, we discuss the call that cost Iowa the game against Minnesota, Michigan...

The Huskers are mid-way through the first season of the Matt Rhule era at Nebraska. How is he doing? On this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports, Dr. Rob Zatechka gives his assessment of Coach Rhule through his first six games of leading the Nebraska program.  Also, did the bye week come at a good time for the  Huskers? Dr. Rob and Travis Justice discuss the upsides and the downsides of taking a week off.  Husker commit Carter Nelson took a visit to Notre Dame. Why?...

Nebraska may be taking a week off (bye) but the Doc Talk podcast presented by BetFred Sports dose not. On this episode Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice dive in deep into the futility of the Big 10 West Division. Sure Nebraska has a legitimate shot at six or seven wins, but what does that really mean?  Also, the Big 10 has released the future schedules for the 2024-228 seasons. There's no hiding the fact that the Huskers will face some stiff conference competition in the future. Some fans...

This edition of the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BefFred Sports is a replay of the live show Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice did immediately after the game on YouTube.  Nebraska improved to 3-2 on the season with a 20-7 win over the Illini. The Huskers have a bye next week. Please support our Sponsors! Without them, this podcast would not be possible.  BetFred Sportsbook Fred is your guy when you want to bet. More Bonuses. More Bets. Right now, get your bet back if your team loses in...

Anytime Joe Moglia wants to come on the Doc Talk Podcast presented by BetFred Sports, he's more than welcome. Our conversations are always interesting, informative, and enlightening. Joe stopped by the basement studio, and he did not disappoint. So many football, business, and live lessons learned here. Joe tells us about a recent conversation with UCLA Head Coach Chip Kelly, which solves revenue sharing, NIL, and transfer portal and kicks the NCAA to the curb. Joe also hired former Nebraska...

Seriously, what did you expect? On this week's Doc Talk podcast, presented by BetFred Sports, Dr. Rob Zatechka gets open and honest about this year's Nebraska team. Did you really expect Nebraska to give Michigan a better game? Dr. Rob asks you, why did you even think that? According to Dr. Rob, Michigan is the country's 2nd best, if not the best, team.  Also, Memorial Stadium is about to get smaller. Fans are pissed, we get it. However, not doing anything to the stadium would leave Nebraska...