Husker Men's Basketball: Go Big Fred

NU is undefeated to start the season. In fact, Hoiberg's Huskers haven't experienced a defeat on a basketball court since March 9, 2025 when NU lost at home to Iowa 83-68.

Last year at 21-14, Nebraska didn't make it to the Big Dance, but was instead invited to play in the Crown Tournament in Las Vegas. NU won it all, going 4-0.

The Huskers are 16-0 so far this season with wins over Creighton, Oklahoma, at #13 Illinois, #12 Michigan State, at Ohio State and at Indiana. Coming up is a game at #4 Michigan on January 27th. Next month, NU hosts Illinois (February 1st) and #5 Purdue (February 10th).

Coach Hoiberg has developed a very talented and scrappy group of guys who play tenacious defense and can score from almost anywhere on the court.

What is also remarkable is that from game to game, different players step up to become heroes. One time it might be Pryce Sandfort, then it's Jamarques Lawrence. Next it might be Berke Buyuktuncel or Braden Frager or Sam Hoiberg, But as good as all of those players are (and make no mistake), the straw that stirs the drink is senior forward Rienk Mast.

Of course there is a lot of basketball yet to be played, but Husker fans should enjoy the ride. I don't want to jinx things, but is this the year NU finally wins an NCAA tournament game? We can dream, can't we?

Ain't That Just Duckie!

Former Husker starting QB Dylan Raiola ('24 and '25) has transferred to play for the Oregon Ducks this fall, What makes the move so intriguing is next season, NU travels to Eugene to face those same Ducks.

Crazy, no?

Raiola's transfer to Oregon is like if Husker star QB Turner Gill would have transferred to Oklahoma in 1982.

Of course it's all about the Benjamins. Such is life in the age of the portal, NIL and rev-share.

CFP Championship Prediction

Curt Cignetti's Hoosiers are making a strong case for being given the title of GOAT.

I don't see the Hoosiers, who have steamrolled over Alabama 38-3 and Oregon 56-22, slowing down anytime soon-certainly not against the Miami Hurricanes. The two teams will meet next Monday night for the CFP championship. The game will be a home game of sorts for UM because it will be played at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

I still don't think the venue will impact the score that much.

Prediction: Indiana 46 Miami 17.