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What tier does Nebraska belong in for college football this season? ESPN says its not the worst place to be.. Aug 17, 2026

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-ESPN’s David Hale did the exercise this weekend to put all 138 FBS teams into tiers---and Nebraska ended up in Tier 7---which is “On the come

up,” where they join Auburn, Cal, Kansas State, NC State, Pitt, and Virginia

-The write-up says there is lots of reasons for these teams to have upside and possible break-throughs, and mentioned Anthony Colandrea

specifically for why it might work out for Nebraska. What other tiers stand out?

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Senior Day….on the first game of the season? What is Ohio State doing? / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe) Aug 17, 2026

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-As we all know, Senior Day for all sports and schools is saved for the final home game on the slate---but Ohio State is changing things up this

year, making Senior Day be on the opener against Ball State

-Ryan Day said administration approached him about the idea to eliminate ‘distractions’ ahead of the Michigan game to close the

season…which is another story in itself. This is bizarre, right?

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It’s officially a ‘Black Out’ for Nebraska/Washington on Halloween in Lincoln…in what is likely the most important game of the whole schedule Aug 17, 2026

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-The game isn’t the most important because it’s a black out---it’s because of the opportunity it creates of beating a potentially ranked team and

possibly being bowl-eligible before another tough November---and maybe it opens the doors to winning some games in November

-Yet, this is about the Black Out---which did look awesome on TV and at the game when USC came to town last year….are fans in favor of it?

And what about the Script Huskers on the helmets? Jake thinks that part is fantastic, but understands those who always want to see the ‘N’ on

it…

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) Aug 17, 2026

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-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today?

-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):

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It appears Jayden Daniels and his camp probably shouldn’t have opened up their mouth about the jersey situation at LSU Aug 17, 2026

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-Last week we discussed the very odd situation of the Commanders’ QB going ‘cease and desist’ on LSU for letting star cornerback DJ Pickett

change to jersey No. 5---which Daniels wore at LSU---despite the number never being retired at all

-The media wasn’t exactly high on Daniels and his camp when the news came out, and they still aren’t days later…

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Matt Rhule seemed optimistic following Nebraska’s first major scrimmage of preseason camp on Saturday…what was he pleased about? Aug 17, 2026

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-Rhule spoke to media on Saturday afternoon following the 120-play session, which featured everything from goal-line work to 2-minute work

and more

-Rhule updated the position battle at CB opposite of Andrew Marshall and at running back as well…

-What else did we learn from the head man on Saturday afternoon? Sip was there…

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Cody Schmick Aug 14, 2026

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We welcome in Cody in studio

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College basketball has embraced the power of preseason games…will that ever reach to college football? Aug 14, 2026

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-We know Sip hates this topic and we understand his stance---but in an era where everything is a money grab, who is to say there isn’t

a path down the road to preseason football games that bring in cash to the universities?

-Look at Nebrasketball this upcoming year---preseason games vs. BYU, Saint Louis and Kansas State---a loss doesn’t kill you as it doesn’t

count. These are revenue opportunities and before you say it can’t happen in college football, it probably can…

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Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe) Aug 14, 2026

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-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on Jake’s mind today with Bill out and about?

-If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204

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The Sporting News lists 1995 Nebraska as the best college football team in the history of the sport…do Breakers agree and is there a path to ever returning to dominance? Aug 14, 2026

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-The reason Husker fans live in the past is because a lot of people think they might have the best team in the HISTORY OF COLLEGE

FOOTBALL—the 1995 team---which The Sporting News lists just ahead of 2001 Miami, 2019 LSU, 2005 Texas, and 2004 USC

-Those were some remarkable teams and it’s hard for many to look past 2001 Miami for anyone being the best of all-time…but at some

point you want to stop living in the past and accomplish that kind of greatness again…is it a thing of the past forever?

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