Mike Schaefer

Nebraska

Sports Analyst at 247Sports

I cover Nebraska football and recruiting for @247Sports and @Nebraska247.

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Articles

Battle at the Boneyard: Midwest Boom

4 days ago | 247sports.com | Mike Schaefer

Which recruits to know from Midwest Boom at the Battle of the BoneyardVIPNebraska football is looking to showcase its facilities, its coaches and its fan base with a unique event on Friday night with the inaugural Battle at the Boneyard on Friday night. The camp will feature on field instruction in the morning and then 7-on-7 teams will be competing all afternoon in pool play with a tournament to follow to crown a champion.
Husker247 Podcast: Baseball, recruiting and concession stand talk

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Mike Schaefer

Coem for the baseball talk but stick around for concession stand discussionThe Husker247 Podcast covered a lot of ground in Wednesday's episode as there was no shortage of random topics to dive into. Things started with the baseball team and Nebraska's win of the Big Ten tournament. Who were the heroes of the week? How did Nebraska course correct a possibly rough season? Then a quick Look at the North Carolina regional and what waits for the Huskers.
Nebraska's Battle at the Boneyard a unique event in college recruiting landscape

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Mike Schaefer

In a little less than two weeks Nebraska football will host one of the most rare events in the entire college football landscape — a 7-on-7 tournament inside a college football stadium. This is an event Matt Rhule and Nebraska has been plotting for a while and the Huskers were able to work with compliance and make sure everything fit under NCAA rules and regulations, which are fairly strict about hosting amateur high school events on a college campus.
Nebraska continues its recruitment of Darion Jones

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Mike Schaefer

Nebraska continues its recruitment of Darion JonesDarion Jones feeling love from Nebraska ahead of his own visit schedule2026 Omaha North defensive back Darion Jones picked up a Nebraska offer in early April and then the defender attended the Husker Games later in the month. This month the recruitment from the Husker continued as Nebraska assistant Addison Williams dropped by Jones' home for a visit as the Huskers continue to push hard for the defensive back.
Husker247 Podcast: 2025s set to arrive and a Raiola ranking

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Mike Schaefer

Which 2025 summer arrivals should fans be aware of and thoughts on where Dylan Raiola ranks among returning QBs The Husker247 Podcast returns at full strength as Michael Bruntz tells Mike Schaefer, Brian Christopherson and the listeners about Adrian Martinez's presence in Norway and the three discuss 2025 freshmen that haven't arrived, Dylan Raiola and more. Which late arriving freshman have the potential to help out early in their careers?
Rashad Streets excited about Nebraska offer

1 month ago | 247sports.com | Mike Schaefer

Nebraska makes fast impression on Rashad Streets with offer and visitVIPNebraska offered Top 50 recruit Rashad Streets earlier this week when defensive line coach Terry Bradden was in North Carolina and stopped by the lineman's school. The 2027 defensive lineman from Millbrook High School announced the offer on Twitter and told Hsuker247 that he's fired up about hearing from the Huskers. "It's an awesome feeling," he said. "They are a really storied program with a lot of tradition.
Husker247 Podcast: Buy or sell for 2025?

1 month ago | 247sports.com | Mike Schaefer

Husker247 runs through some spring football topics and if we're buying or selling for the Huskers in 2025Coming out of spring what is Husker247 ready to buy or sell as it relates to the Huskers and the 2025 season? Mike Schaefer and Brian Christopherson run through a handful of topics and discuss how they feel about Nebraska's defense, its offensive line, Emmett Johnson, Dylan Raiola turnover worthy plays, special teams and more.
Chance to play for Nebraska too good for Jase Reynolds to pass up

1 month ago | 247sports.com | Mike Schaefer

Nebraska's newest commitment Jase Reynolds talks through why the Huskers were the right fit for himVIPFor Jase Reynolds the commitment on Monday was another step in the direction of living out a childhood dream that is coming closer to a reality. The newest Nebraska Cornhusker told Husker247 following his commitment that he's fired up to know he'll get to wear the jersey of the school he grew up watching. "Ever since I was a kid, I've dreamed of playing at Nebraska," he said.
Nebraska lands instate 2026 commitment Jase Reynolds

1 month ago | 247sports.com | Mike Schaefer

Nebraska adds first local player to 2026 classNebraska landed its first commitment in months on Monday morning as Jase Reynolds announced for the Huskers. The Elkhorn North linebacker picked up the offer at Friday Night Lights last season and has been to several games and on several visits to Lincoln since that time. Most recently Reynolds was in Lincoln for the Husker Games and enjoyed his time on campus. "It was great being back in Lincoln," he said. "The Husker Games were fun to watch.
Nebraska baseball takes series against Minnesota with late-inning success

1 month ago | 247sports.com | Mike Schaefer

Nebraska baseball waited a while to wake up on Sunday, but when the bats finally came alive late as the Huskers erupted for eight runs in its final three innings after being held scoreless for the first five. The Huskers ultimately won 8-3 against the Minnesota Gophers in the series finale Sunday at Haymarket Park.