On this episode of the Carriker Chronicles, Nebraska quarterback commit Trae Taylor joins Adam Carriker for a wide-ranging discussion about Husker football, Taylor’s move from Illinois to Lincoln, his mindset as a senior at Millard South, and what he expects from the Huskers this season.Hit the play button to watch, and scroll down for a summary.SynopsisTrae Taylor begins by discussing how well he has adjusted to Lincoln and Millard South. The talent, coaching, and overall football environment has impressed him. He also talks about the summer dead period - how he continued working with teammates even when communication with the Huskers' coaches and the football facility was limited.Adam and Trae dedicate time to discussing Nebraska’s quarterback room and the relationships between the players. Trae says the quarterbacks have good relationships and even discloses his connection with sophomore TJ Lateef. He also elaborates on how his own skill set fits into offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen’s system and says he has an increased understanding of the offense heading into this year.The discussion moves to Millard South. Trae’s biggest goal for the team is simple: return to the state championship. His individual mindset is just as simple – win every week. He talks about his preparation for his first game with Millard South and the mentality of just going out and playing as himself.Nebraska’s season opener against Ohio is also a big topic. Trae wants the Huskers to completely dominate. That correlates directly with the standards he believes head coach Matt Rhule holds Nebraska to: do your job, play at a high level and dominate. Trae even gives his prediction for the Husker's season, anticipating that the Huskers could finish 10-2 or 9-3.Taylor talks about the impacts of social media, expectations for himself and the attention that comes with being one of the top quarterback recruits in the whole country. He admits that he has stayed relatively quiet lately because now is the time to prove himself on the field.Trae discusses his friendship with LSU commit Ahmad Hudson, including their competitive relationship in football and basketball. Trae also explains why this year’s Nebraska team feels different, pointing to a more robust culture, increased grit and a team that is always prepared to compete.Then, Trae discusses his interest in sports broadcasting and his upcoming show on the Carriker Chronicles. He wants to give fans a look at what athletes are like away from the field and give people a real behind-the-scenes look at his life.Trae brings the show to a close with a message for Husker fans: he is excited for them to see what this season brings. He has faith that Nebraska fans have plenty of things to look forward to.Program sequence0:00 – Introduction0:40 – Meet Trae Taylor1:13 – Adjusting to Lincoln and Millard South2:50 – Why Linemen Are Quarterbacks’ Heroes3:15 – Navigating the July and August Dead Period4:30 – Relationships in the Quarterback Room5:25 – Fitting Into Dana Holgorsen’s Offense6:36 – Trae’s Goals for Millard South8:05 – Preparing for Friday’s Game9:05 – What Trae Wants to See Against Ohio11:56 – Matt Rhule’s Expectations: Dominance12:48 – Trae Predicts Nebraska’s Record13:56 – Handling Social Media Attention15:46 – Friendship With LSU Commit Ahmad Hudson18:06 – Adam’s Duck Hunt Flex19:20 – Why This Year’s Team Is Different20:42 – Trae’s Sports Broadcasting Show24:08 – Athletes Connecting Directly With Fans24:35 – Trae Taylor Behind the Scenes26:33 – Trae’s Message to Husker Fans26:56 – Trae Ellis Adjusting to Nebraska27:52 – Fan QuestionsStay up to date on all things Huskers by bookmarking Nebraska Cornhuskers On SI, subscribing to HuskerMax on YouTube and visiting HuskerMax.com daily.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow