First Time at Memorial Stadium

Curious Nebraska

Air Date: 09/19/2026

For generations of Nebraskans, a trip to Memorial Stadium is a rite of passage. But what does it feel like for a first-timer... especially one rooting for the visiting team? Producer Andy Hermann, an Ohio University alum, experienced his first Husker game and has the story for Curious Nebraska.

Guests, in order of appearance:

Michael Edler, Ohio grad, sports enthusiast, good friend of the host;
Jay Moore, former Husker and new Husker Radio Network color commentator;
Tony Falcone, Cornhusker Marching Band director;
Brody Farver, Ohio Athletics social media;
Ryan O’Connor, Ohio Athletics;
Matthew Mills, UNLimited Sports.

Music and additional audio: recorded live at the game (09/05/26) and Cornhusker Marching Band Memorial Stadium rehearsal (09/11/26).

Andy Hermann w/ Lil' Red! - 09/05/26

Andy Hermann at Memorial Stadium - 09/05/26

Andy Hermann at Memorial Stadium - 09/05/26

Michael Edler [L] and Andy Hermann [R] - 09/05/26

Cornhusker Marching Band director Tony Falcone w/ Andy Hermann - 09/11/26

Memorial Stadium - "Through These Gates Pass the Greatest Fans in College Football" (courtesy Nebraska Public Media)

Memorial Stadium (courtesy Nebraska Public Media)

Cornhusker Marching Band director Tony Falcone and band rehearsal at Memorial Stadium - 09/11/26

Bobcats at Huskers - 09/05/26 (courtesy Michael Edler)

Section 8 at Memorial Stadium - 09/05/26

Memorial Stadium - 09/05/26

Cornhusker Marching Band rehearsal at Memorial Stadium - 09/11/26

Memorial Stadium - 09/11/26

Andy Hermann at Memorial Stadium - 09/05/26

Memorial Stadium - 09/05/26

Cornhusker Marching Band rehearsal at Memorial Stadium - 09/11/26

Memorial Stadium - 09/05/26

Memorial Stadium (courtesy Nebraska Public Media)

Andy Hermann's tool of the trade at Memorial Stadium - 09/05/26

Andy Hermann w/ Lil' Red! - 09/05/26

Andy Hermann at Memorial Stadium - 09/05/26

Andy Hermann at Memorial Stadium - 09/05/26

Michael Edler [L] and Andy Hermann [R] - 09/05/26

Cornhusker Marching Band director Tony Falcone w/ Andy Hermann - 09/11/26

Memorial Stadium - "Through These Gates Pass the Greatest Fans in College Football" (courtesy Nebraska Public Media)

Memorial Stadium (courtesy Nebraska Public Media)

Cornhusker Marching Band director Tony Falcone at band rehearsal at Memorial Stadium - 09/11/26

Bobcats at Huskers - 09/05/26 (courtesy Michael Edler)

Section 8 at Memorial Stadium - 09/05/26

Memorial Stadium - 09/05/26

Cornhusker Marching Band rehearsal at Memorial Stadium - 09/11/26

Memorial Stadium - 09/11/26

Andy Hermann at Memorial Stadium - 09/05/26

Memorial Stadium - 09/05/26

Cornhusker Marching Band rehearsal at Memorial Stadium - 09/11/26

Memorial Stadium - 09/05/26

Memorial Stadium (courtesy Nebraska Public Media)

Andy Hermann's tool of the trade at Memorial Stadium - 09/05/26

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