# Husker Extra

> Nebraska college sports news, analysis, podcasts, and expert commentary. (iPhone/iPad app by Lee Enterprises.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/husker-extra/id899751872 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lee Enterprises](https://appshunter.io/developer/366562520)
- Category: Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 654 App Store ratings · 82 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-07-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/husker-extra/id899751872/reviews.md

## What is Husker Extra?

Download the BEST Huskers coverage now! With stories from THE sources for Nebraska sports — the dedicated reporters, columnists, and photographers at the Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star.



Read, see, and hear exclusive commentary, stunning photography, and binge-worthy podcasts! Also: pre- and post-game videos and recruiting scoops.

HuskerExtra covers the range of University of Nebraska sports — the legendary football program, the powerhouse volleyball team, the rising baseball team, and the always-exciting basketball squads.


App features:
* Coverage of all Husker sports, with commentary, analysis, insights, and recruiting news from our reporting team
* Text with our Husker experts – share your burning questions and deep thoughts on Nebraska sports
* Live Chats: Take the opportunity to engage in Husker talk with Sam McKewon and Amie Just twice each week
* Exclusive access to EXCLUSIVE Huskers podcasts — including The Showdown with Sam McKewon and Amie Just and Life in the Red
* Customizable sports alerts including pre-game information
* Toggle on to follow your favorite sport
* A full calendar — game days and times for your favorite Husker teams
* Text your burning Husker questions to the sports reporters, and offer them your own hot takes
* Insightful commentary from experts such as Amie Just, Adam Carriker, Sam McKewon, Dirk Chatelain, and Tom Shatel
* Exclusive newsletters including Husker History Highlights, and In the Training Room with Husker great Joel Makovicka


Free to download. Subscribers enjoy unlimited access. Apple Pay accepted.

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## Key features

- All Husker sports coverage
- Expert commentary and analysis
- Exclusive podcasts
- Pre- and post-game videos
- Recruiting scoops
- Live chats with experts
- Customizable sports alerts

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Husker Digital Plus | $12.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Husker Extra?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Up-to-date Husker news
- 👍 Covers all Husker sports
- 💡 Convenient for out-of-state fans
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Reliable source of information

**Cons**

- 🐛 Broken functionality (login, screen rotation)
- 🔒 Excessive monthly subscription cost
- 🔍 Lack of new/diverse content
- 🔍 Slow to update website/app
- 🔍 Excessive ads/videos in articles

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Screen rotation problems
- White screen on launch

**Most requested features**

- Background audio playback for podcasts
- Ability to search/access archived articles
- Landscape mode support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 82)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/husker-extra/id899751872/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Questionable content

*2025-02-20, version 8.12.21*

Husker Extra has been using the same Husker History Highlight of Jerry Tagge’s national championship winning touchdown from 1971 for nearly a year now.  There’s so much are so many other worthy history highlights that could be uncovered with just a small amount of research.  I remember when journalists took pride in content and attention to details like spelling and grammar.

### 3/5 — Update?

*2024-12-21, version 8.12.21*

The app hasn’t been updated in 2 yrs. So many broken parts to the app that makes it difficult to use.

### 1/5 — No longer free

*2021-12-07, version 8.11.2*

Used to be my favorite app for Huskers news. After the update, someone got greedy and decided it is no longer free. If your willing to pay it is good for Husker news. Not me tho since there is simply just google searches.

### 1/5 — Excessive monthly subscription cost

*2021-12-05, version 8.11.2*

Meh - most of the football related articles are available through a quick Google search for free. Fairly certain the subscriptions for the sites that aren’t available for free doesn’t come close to totaling the $10.99 monthly subscription cost for this app (for example, the Lincoln Journal Star offers a subscription for $.99 for 3 months). In my opinion, this app is not worth the excessive monthly cost.  For the information provided in the app, I might be willing to pay $.99 a month for the convenience of accessing material found on Google or media sites requiring a subscription in one spot.

### 1/5 — App not functioning properly on IPad

*2021-11-18, version 8.11.2*

This new app won’t rotate on IPad screen and worse yet the text won’t fit on the screen so can’t use it all on my iPad but works fine on my iPhone? Please fix these issues. Thanks

### 4/5 — Got greedy

*2021-11-09, version 8.11.1*

Great app somebody got greedy and now have to pay for this app!

### 1/5 — No background listening

*2021-11-09, version 8.11.1*

Love the content and really want to pay. But not being able to have the podcasts play in the background is a nonstarter. Fix that and I’ll come back. I’d love to support local journalism. But it has to work.

### 5/5 — Go to App for Husker sports

*2021-11-08, version 8.11.1*

The podcasts are entertaining and if you are interested In Nebraska sports, this is a must have.

### 1/5 — App Broken

*2021-11-08, version 8.11.1*

The free app now requires a login but does not allow an account to be created. After entering the information, the app shows a white screen indefinitely. Lousy service!

### 5/5 — Extra great

*2021-11-04, version 8.11*

Good job, OWH and LJS — all Husker coverage in one place. Strong app, thank you!

## Frequently asked questions about Husker Extra

### What kind of sports coverage does this app offer?

The app provides comprehensive coverage of all University of Nebraska sports, including football, volleyball, baseball, and basketball. You can expect exclusive commentary, stunning photography, binge-worthy podcasts, pre- and post-game videos, and recruiting scoops from dedicated reporters.

### Can I interact with sports experts through the app?

Yes, you can text your burning Husker questions to the sports reporters and offer your own hot takes. The app also features live chats with experts like Sam McKewon and Amie Just twice each week, allowing for direct engagement and discussion.

### Is this app free to download and use?

The app is free to download. However, to enjoy unlimited access to all content, a subscription is required. Apple Pay is accepted for subscription payments.

### What are the main features of the app?

Key features include in-depth coverage of all Husker sports with commentary and recruiting news, the ability to text experts, live chats, exclusive podcasts, customizable sports alerts, a full game calendar, and insightful newsletters from various experts.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for dedicated fans of the University of Nebraska sports teams. It's for those who want to stay informed with the latest news, analysis, and insider information, and who enjoy engaging with the sports community.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.12.21 — 2022-11-02

General updates and fixes.

### 8.12.20 — 2022-10-25

Performance enhancements and updates.

### 8.12.19 — 2022-09-29

General updates and fixes.

### 8.12.17 — 2022-07-19

Minor Fixes

### 8.12.16 — 2022-06-17

Minor Changes

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