Mike Schaefer

Nebraska

Sports Analyst at 247Sports

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

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Articles

Friday Five: Dreaming big for 2027

1 day ago | 247sports.com | Mike Schaefer

Who are some of the top targets to know in the 2027 class? VIPNebraska football is working its way through the 2026 cycle, but the Huskers already have one commitment (Trae Taylor) and plenty of excitement about what lies ahead in the 2027 class. After a month where there was more star power from future classes than in the official visit weekends, let's take a look at five 2027 targets to dream about for the Huskers.
Positions Nebraska still needs to attack in 2026 class

1 day ago | 247sports.com | Mike Schaefer

Nebraska still has areas to address in its 2026 class after a solid month of June so farVIPThe Nebraska Cornhuskers have put together a part of its recruiting class with eight commitments currently, but there's still some work left to do before this thing can even look close to done.
Next commitment for Nebraska?

3 days ago | 247sports.com | Mike Schaefer

When do the Huskers get their next commitment and from who? VIPMonday was a big one for Nebraska's 2026 class as the Huskers added a pair of commitments including a Top247 defensive back in Danny Odem and its running back in the class in Jamal Rule. The commitments bring the Huskers up to five for the month and there's still a few decisions out there that could come at any time as the Huskers look to continue adding to the 2026 class. Who could be next?
Husker247 Podcast: Huskers on a recruiting heater

4 days ago | 247sports.com | Mike Schaefer

Husker247 breaks down the new commitments for the 2026 classNebraska football recruiting is on a nice little run and Husker247 wants to talk through all of it on this week's podcast. Things start with Friday's commitment of Luke Sorensen, how the Huskers landed him, why he's a throwback from a different era and more on the tight end. From there the Husker247 trio discussed both Monday commitments of defensive back Danny Odem and running back Jamal Rule.
Three thoughts on Nebraska adding Jamal Rule in the 2026 class

4 days ago | 247sports.com | Mike Schaefer

Nebraska lands one of its top running back targets in the 2026 cycleVIPNebraska added running back Jamal Rule on Monday evening, capping off a cycle long journey to add at a position that hasn't been kind to the Huskers lately even if the program's storied history was largely built on the legs of legends ball carriers. Enter Rule, who comes by way of North Carolina, but has all the feelings of a power back of yore.
Running back Jamal Rule commits to Nebraska

4 days ago | 247sports.com | Mike Schaefer

The Huskers landed their running back in the 2026 recruiting class. Nebraska had a short list of running backs on its board this cycle and on Monday evening the Huskers landed one of those recruits in Jamal Rule. The Charlotte Christian running back has been a frequent visitor to Lincoln despite the long distance between locations. Nebraska running backs coach EJ Barthel was instrumental in securing the commitment for the Huskers.
Nebraska lands Top247 defender Danny Odem in 2026 class

4 days ago | 247sports.com | Mike Schaefer

Huskers add highest ranked commitment in 2026 class in cornerback Danny OdemNebraska added a big, long defensive back on Monday when Danny Odem announced a commitment to the Huskers just one day after leaving campus from his official visit to Lincoln. Odem, who ranks No. 247 in the 2026 Top247 and a four-star defensive back that has been on campus three times now this year alone, choose the Huskers over a handful of college football's elite teams.
Recruiting notes and thoughts ahead of potentially big day for Huskers 2026 class

5 days ago | 247sports.com | Mike Schaefer

Intel ahead of an important day in recruiting for Nebraska footballVIPShaping up to be a red-letter day in Lincoln as Nebraska is in the mix for a couple recruiting targets who are set to announce on Monday. The Huskers are in the mix for Danny Odem No. 247 in the 2026 Top247 and a four-star defensive back that has been on campus three times now this year alone. Odem plays at The First Academy down in Orlando having moved there from Pennsylvania for better football opportunities.
New Nebraska Crystal Ball prediction

5 days ago | 247sports.com | Mike Schaefer

Could be some good news on the way for Nebraska VIPNebraska's running back situation could improve for future seasons on Monday as long time target Jamal Rule is set to announce a decision on Monday at 5:30. The Huskers pursued Rule this entire calendar year, getting multiple visits, including the last official among contenders for the running back. Rule is set to decide between Michigan State, Nebraska, Syracuse and Virginia Tech.
Syracuse commit Javeion Cooper talks Nebraska visit

5 days ago | 247sports.com | Mike Schaefer

How did lineman Javeion Cooper enjoy his birthday weekend in Lincoln? VIPNebraska gave its best shot at offensive lineman Javeion Cooper, a Syracuse commitment that stopped by Lincoln for an official visit on his birthday weekend. Cooper, who was at Syracuse and stopped by Colorado and then Nebraska this weekend, said the visit with the Huskers went well. The lineman was impressed by the campus and facilities but also really enjoyed his time with the coaching staff.