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How Good Is Nebraska's Defensive Coaching Staff? | Unemployed with Mike Schaefer (Preview)

This is a preview of Unemployed With Mike Schaefer! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Or, watch on the I-80 Club YouTube channel.

After discussing Nebraska's offensive assistants on last Monday's episode, Kaleb Henry joins the Unemployed Podcast to discuss Nebraska’s defensive staff ahead of a big 2026. After multiple changes, how good can this side of the ball be in Matt Rhule's fourth year?

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