Husker Doc Talk

Welcome back to the Husker Doc Talk Podcast. On this episode, Travis Justice and Doctor Rob Zatechka welcome former Husker great Adam Carriker in the studio. Lots of college football talk in this episode from the possibility of a spring practice against another team to the restructuring of the college football playoff.  Adam is no one to shy away from a strong opinion and this conversation is a must listen all the way through. Please support our sponsors: This podcast would not be possible without the generosity and support of our sponsors. Gdefy Shoes Like Gdefy Shoes and their patented VersoShock technology absorption, body alignment, and trampoline-like energy, Gdefy shoes are perfect for any activity. They offer a 60-day money-back guarantee, unmatched comfort, and two free orthotics. The holiday season is here, so save money by getting 50% off an order of $120 or more by entering the promo code DOCTALK50 at checkout at Gdefy.com. Husker Hounds Speaking of the holidays, get the Cornhusker fan in your fami

In this episode of the Doc Talk Podcast, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice break down Nebraska’s decision to cancel its highly anticipated home-and-home series with Tennessee. It's a move that financially makes sense for the program but cheats the fans out of a showdown with a big-name program.  The Huskers are also scrapping the 2025 Spring Game. Nebraska won’t hold its annual fan showcase—marking the end of a tradition that regularly draws over 60,000 fans. What does this mean for recruiting, fan engagement, and the program's overall direction? Rob and Travis give their unfiltered thoughts on both decisions, what it says about Matt Rhule’s long-term plan, and why some fans are growing frustrated with the program's cautious approach. Hit play, share your thoughts, and don’t forget to subscribe for more hard-hitting Huskers talk on the Doc Talk Podcast! Please support our sponsors: This podcast would not be possible without the generosity and support of our sponsors. Gdefy Shoes Like Gdefy Shoes and their p

The offseason has arrived, and with it, the Husker Doc Talk Podcast shifts into an interview-focused format. Kicking off the first episode of 2025, we sit down with former Nebraska All-American Keyuo Craver. Now living in Omaha, Keyuo works as a recruiting specialist at Metro Community College. While he typically stays under the radar, he takes center stage on this podcast, opening up about his experiences at Nebraska, his time in the NFL, and his career in the Canadian Football League. He also reflects on his first book, I Peed and Forgot, and teases his upcoming book, which delves into his years as a Husker. Raw, honest, and deeply personal—this episode of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast has it all. Please support our sponsors: This podcast would not be possible without the generosity and support of our sponsors. Gdefy Shoes Like Gdefy Shoes and their patented VersoShock technology absorption, body alignment, and trampoline-like energy, Gdefy shoes are perfect for any activity. They offer a 60-day money-back gu

On this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast, Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka delve into the action-packed first round of the college football playoffs. While the initial four games didn’t quite deliver the edge-of-your-seat drama fans might have hoped for, they still offered plenty of excitement. The games highlighted the unique energy that comes with home-field advantage, which created electric atmospheres in every matchup. This, in turn, made a compelling case for playoff expansion, raising questions about how the format could evolve to include even more teams and intensify the competition in future seasons. The conversation then shifts focus to Nebraska’s upcoming bowl game as the Huskers gear up for the Pinstripe Bowl against Boston College. Travis and Dr. Rob dive deep into the matchup, analyzing how the Huskers stack up against BC. They examine Nebraska’s strengths and weaknesses, the challenges posed by Boston College, and the potential strategies the Huskers might employ to secure a victory. Wi

Episode 38 of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast dives into a packed agenda, highlighting some of the biggest headlines in Nebraska football and the broader college football landscape. Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka kick things off by dissecting Nebraska’s decision to promote John Butler to Defensive Coordinator. They analyze what this move means for the program, the defense's future direction, and Butler’s potential to elevate the Blackshirts in the ever-competitive Big Ten. Next, they tackle the Transfer Portal frenzy, exploring its implications for Nebraska and how the Huskers can strategically navigate this new era of college football. With the 2025 Nebraska football schedule recently announced, Travis and Dr. Rob offer their insights on key matchups, challenges ahead, and how the team is shaping up for the seasons to come. But the conversation doesn’t stop in Lincoln. The duo focuses on the somewhat shocking news of Bill Belichick’s move to North Carolina, discussing how his NFL expertise might translate t

In this engaging episode of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast, hosts Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka dive into a packed agenda of college sports headlines, focusing on the latest developments in Nebraska athletics and beyond. The show kicks off with an in-depth discussion about the inaugural 12-team college football playoff. Travis and Dr. Rob analyze the teams in the field, offering insights into how the expanded playoff format might shape the future of college football.  The conversation then shifts to Nebraska football as the Huskers prepare for their upcoming Pinstripe Bowl game. Travis and Dr. Rob discuss how the team is gearing up for this postseason opportunity and delve into the transfer portal's significant impact on the program. They explore how the portal is reshaping the roster, not just for the bowl game but for the upcoming 2025 season, analyzing the potential losses, gains, and strategic adjustments Nebraska might face as a result.  Travis and Dr. Rob also discuss former Nebraska head coach Scott

Statistically, Nebraska dominated Iowa. However, as we found out on Black Friday, the final score is the only thing that matters: Iowa 13, Nebraska 10.  In this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast, Dr. Rob Zatechka discusses the mental side of the game, which is just as important as the physical part. Dr. Rob discusses with Travis Justice that the pregame handshake, or lack thereof, indicated that the Huskers were not ready for the little things it takes to win a game. Did the mind games before the game play a part in the final outcome? There's no way to prove it, but there's no way to disprove it either.  Last Friday's Nebraska and Iowa game was just an appetizer in a wild weekend of rivalry week. The Huskers now wait to see who they will play in a bowl game while Penn State and Oregon battle for the Big 10 Championship, and we wait for the official college football playoff bracket to be set.  Please support our sponsors: This podcast would not be possible without the generosity and support of our sponsor

It's a win worth storming the field for. Nebraska 44, Wisconsin 25. Nebraska improves to 6-5 on the season and is bowl eligible for the first time since 2016. On this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast, Travis Justice and former Husker All-American Dr. Rob Zatechka break down Nebraska's win over Wisconsin. The Big Red's dominating offensive performance was highlighted by 473 yards of offense and excelling in the red zone, 7-7, and five touchdowns. The Huskers used a balanced offensive attack to beat the Badgers, racking up 473 total yards, including 180 yards on the ground. Some could argue that it was the best offensive performance for the Huskers this season.  There is one more game left in the season, and Nebraska has another shot at bettering its record. The Huskers are at Iowa, a night game on Black Friday. The Hawkeyes are coming off a 29-13 win over Maryland, in which they ran the ball for 268 yards on 58 carries. Iowa has won nine of the last eleven match-ups in the series, with the last six one-s

Nebraska's trip to Los Angeles ended in heartbreak, falling to USC 28-20 in a nail-biter. But did the officials miss a game-changing call on the final play? Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka break down the controversial no-call for pass interference and how it impacted the outcome. The conversation doesn’t stop there. Should the Huskers have run the ball more against the Trojans after logging only 25 rushing attempts? And how did Dana Holgerson fare in his debut as Nebraska’s Offensive Coordinator? With bowl eligibility still hanging in the balance and two games left—Wisconsin on Saturday and Iowa on Black Friday—there’s no shortage of drama as the Huskers fight to extend their season. Don’t miss this week’s deep dive into the state of Nebraska football! Thank you to our amazing sponsors for making this podcast possible! Please support them. GDEFY Shoes Take care of your feet! Rob and Travis swear by GDEFY Shoes with patented VersoShock technology, providing shock absorption, body alignment, and trampoline

Matt Rhule isn't messing around. He knows he has to win at Nebraska, and his latest move shows how important it is for the Huskers to get to a bowl game this season! Less than a week after hiring for West Virginia and Houston Head Coach Dana Holgorsen as an "offensive consultant," Rhule hands Holgorsen the keys to the offense and says drive as fast as possible!  Former OC Marcus Satterfield will remain on the staff for at least the rest of the season; after that, who knows?  Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka discuss the change in this Husker Doc Talk Podcast edition. Why now? Well, it's because Nebraska's offense has stalled out. The Huskers rank 96th nationally in total yards and 99th nationally in points scored.  The Huskers will be looking for yards, points, and a win this weekend at USC. The Trojans have made their own change: a new starting quarterback. Jayden Maiava, who transferred from UNLV, is a dual-threat quarterback who is also trying to get USC to a bowl game and get Lincoln Riley off the Los A

Nebraska suffered a tough loss, which was the worst of the season: UCLA 27, Nebraska 20. Despite the home-field advantage and coming off a stellar performance against Ohio State, the Huskers needed this win to secure their first bowl appearance since 2016. But it all unraveled, leaving a hopeful fan base stunned and frustrated in their quest for relevancy. In this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice dive deep into the impact of this loss on Nebraska’s season and explore what steps the program should take moving forward. One of the most surprising aspects was Nebraska's defense against the run. Despite ranking as one of the nation's top rush defenses, the Huskers allowed UCLA—statistically one of the worst rushing teams in the country—to rack up 139 yards on the ground, including several big runs that proved costly in critical moments. So, does Nebraska have a coaching issue? A culture issue? A talent issue? One thing is clear: they have an issue with winning games. If t

Doctor Rob upset many fans after Nebraska's close loss to Ohio State. He gave the Nebraska special teams an F+ despite the Huskers finding a field goal kicker who can make field goals with some distance. In this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast, Dr. Rob explains his grade. While the field goals are nice, other aspects of special teams execution leave him with plenty of room for worry. One thing is for sure: the Huskers looked a lot better against Ohio State. In fact, they looked maybe the best they have looked all year. The defense slowed Ohio State's skill position players. The offense ran the ball against a Buckeye defense that holds teams below 100 yards a game on the ground. The officiating in the Ohio State game wasn't the best. It should never be an excuse, but a call or non-call here and there can have a major impact on the game. What can be done to fix officiating errors and make calls more accurate? Travis and Dr. Rob discuss some ideas. UCLA comes to Lincoln on Saturday. The Bruins have ha

It was a beatdown of epic proportions that the Huskers did not see coming. Indiana 56, Nebraska 7. Outcoached, outplayed, out everything! This is a reminder that just when you think things are going well, you may not be as good as you think. In this Husker Doc Talk Podcast edition, Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka discuss all four game phases in which Nebraska failed. Coaching Offense Defense Special Teams What makes the blowout loss to Indiana (one of the top 10 worst in Nebraska history) is that the Huskers had plenty of time to prepare for the Hoosiers. It looked like Nebraska took two weeks off instead of practicing. And if they were looking past the Hoosiers to get to Ohio State, that was a significant mistake. Speaking of the Buckeyes, they are up next for Nebraska, and playing at the Horse Shoe means there is a serious possibility of another ass-kicking. Ohio State is ranked fourth in the Country and didn't play last week. The Buckeyes will be itching to get back on the field because last time out

The Huskers enjoyed a week off watching what might have been the best week in college football so far this season. Sitting out a week should be more than enough motivation for Nebraska as it travels to Indiana, hoping to upset the unbeaten and 16th-ranked Hoosiers.  Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka take a deep dive into the game. Let's make one thing abundantly clear: yes, Indiana is unbeaten. However, the Hoosiers have yet to play any significant team. Nebraska will be its most formidable opponent to date. That's not to say Indiana doesn't have firepower; it does! The Hoosiers average almost 48 points per game and 515 yards per game. They will spread the field and pass a lot, led by quarterback Kurtis Rourke. The fifth-year senior is completing almost 74% of his passes and has 14 touchdowns and just two interceptions.  But don't look past the Indiana rushing attack. It averages 200 yards a game on the ground and picks up an impressive 5.1 yards per carry.  Indiana's defensive numbers look solid on paper,

Ugly wins are still wins. Nebraska's 14-7 win over Rutgers on Saturday was anything but picture-perfect, but who cares! The Huskers are now 5-1 on the season, just the second time they've reached that milestone in the last ten years. They have never lost to Rutgers, a perfect 7-0 against the Scarlet Knights.  Nebraska continues to excel on defense. They have held four of their first five opponents to 10 or fewer points and their last 13 opponents to under 400 yards of total offense; it's been over 15 years since they could say that.  The offense struggled against Rutgers, with 261 total yards, and quarterback Dylan Raiola had what would be considered his worst game at Nebraska.  It's a perfect time for a week off. Nebraska has a bye next week before resuming play against currently unbeaten Indiana and then number two Ohio State.  Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka discuss the Rutgers win and the road ahead for the Huskers in this Husker Doc Talk Podcast edition.  Don't forget, this podcast would not be possi

28-7 is an impressive win when you look at the scoreboard. However, let's not forget that the Huskers and Boilermakers were scoreless at halftime. You can look at bad special teams' execution on the kicking game: one missed field goal and two blocks holding Nebraska back from really blowing out Purdue.  On this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast. Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice dive into the latest Nebraska win. Fans will tell you officiating was horrible. Dr. Rob has a different take when it comes to the yellow hankies. Sure, there were a couple of bad calls, but what we watched against Purdue was two teams getting penalized a lot. Meaning the officials were consistent. You may think they were consistently wrong, but it's more than that. Do you want an officiating crew that lets teams play or a crew that calls everything by the book? Both have their advantages and disadvantages. There were many good things to take away from the Purdue game. Dylan Raiola is as consistent as ever.  The Defense held the

What would Frank Solich want to be if he didn't start coaching football in 1966? What two games when he was the coach at Nebraska haunt him the most? You will find answers to these questions on the latest Husker Doc Talk Podcast with Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka.  Frank Solich had the impossible job of replacing Tom Osborne in 1998. He turned the impossible into possible, winning the Big 12 title in 1999 (he should have won the National Championship) and the Big 12 North Division crowns in 2000 and 2001.  At Nebraska, Solich coached 13 First-Team All-Americans, 28 First-Team All-Conference Players, a Heisman Trophy Winner, and a Campbell Trophy winner (really smart and really good players. Dr. Rob won the Campbell Trophy). That idiot Athletic  Director Steve Pederson fired Solich after the 2003 season. He finished his Nebraska Head Coaching career with a 58-19 record. From 2005 through 2020, Solich coached Ohio University. He is the winningest coach in school and Mid-American Conference history.  Solic

Husker Nation was hit with a hefty dose of reality last Friday. On the night of the 400th consecutive sellout at Memorial Stadium, Nebraska loses the Big Ten opener to Illinois in overtime. 31-24 the final. It's the first time Nebraska has lost a Big Ten Conference opener at home. Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice don't hold back in this Husker Doc Talk Podcast edition. Matt Rhule Was Out-Coached The Defense Sucked and Was Undisciplined The Offense Couldn't Find A Running Game The Team Was Not Mentally Prepared for Primetime All of this is a surprise, considering the momentum the Huskers had been building in the first three weeks of the season. Maybe we should have seen it coming based on recent history. Nebraska has lost eight straight overtime games. It's like they didn't even show up in the extra period against the Illini. Matt Rhule is now 2-20 all-time against teams ranked in the top 25, including 14 straight. Nebraska has lost 25 straight games against ranked teams dating back to 2016. What did we

Nebraska improves to 3-0 on the season and moves up one spot to number 22 in the latest Associated Press College Football Poll, its highest poll position since 2016. Still, Dr. Rob Zatechka gives the Huskers an incomplete on his report card for the game against Northern Iowa, citing [specific reasons for the incomplete grade]. Despite the big win, Dr. Rob says there is a lot to clean up, like running game dominance and better tackling, as they head into conference play. In this edition of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast, Dr. Rob and Travis Justice break down the report card and ask if there is a reason for concern as the Huskers prepare for a Friday night lights game against number 23 Illinois. Don't get Dr. Ro wrong; the Huskers were dominant against the Panthers, averaging over 8 yards per play while running just 48 offensive plays. Northern Iowa did control the clock against Nebraska, dominating the time of possession by 17 minutes. The Panthers were able to rush for 139 yards. The Huskers are gearing up fo

Great Crowd. Great Atmosphere. Great Game. The Huskers smoked Colorado 28-10 to improve to 2-0 on the season and look for bigger and better things in the 2024 Season. On this edition of the Doc Talk Podcast, Dr. Rob Zatechka and Travis Justice dive deep into the win over the Buffs. One thing Dr. Rob likes so far this season is the offensive line pushing the line of scrimmage ahead four to five yards on rushing plays. And the stable of the runningbacks the Huskers have in their attack.  But let's also give some credit to the Nebraska defense. Getting six sacks against Colorado and holding Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter in check during prime time. (See what we did there?) Up next is Northern Iowa. It's a game Nebraska should win. But don't look past the Patherns, as they are a solid FCS team, and coming off an emotional win against Colorado, this sets up to be a classic trap or letdown game.  Don't forget, this podcast would not be possible without our sponsors! Please give them business. G-defy Shoes! Are y