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Is Nebraska football falling into a trap set by talented Big Ten opponents? Oct 21, 2026

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The book is out on how to beat the Nebraska football team. Oregon, before this season, fit as maybe the least likely of the Huskers’ 2026 foes to use a tested formula. But the Ducks went to it Saturday in a time of need. Did Nebraska walk right into the trap? Connor and Mitch discuss the strategy now employed by more opponents than just Iowa. Are Oregon’s tactics a sign of things to come over the next six weeks? And why can’t the Huskers get out of their own way?

Nebraska has issues with its special teams. And some of Matt Rhule’s explanation falls short. Why is the coach bringing up Mike Ekeler nine months after the former special teams coordinator left the Huskers? Also on this Wednesday, we go around the Big Ten after a wild Week 7. Connor offers a strangely specific prediction about the rest of Nebraska’s schedule. And what’s on the horizon for the Huskers as they move through the bye week?

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Nebraska football: A Monday with Matt Rhule like no other this season Oct 20, 2026

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The bye week is here. And there’s plenty to discuss around Nebraska football. Matt Rhule made sure of it on Monday, turning his weekly press conference into a therapy session of sorts. The fourth-year coach got deep into his thoughts on the Huskers’ back-to-back, three-point losses. He’s looking for accountability. Rhule put himself out there, taking blame, but he also asked everyone in the program to step up and identify their roles in helping Nebraska improve.

The run game is hurting, we learned Monday as Rhule laid out a long list of injuries. Where do the Huskers go from here in trying to get things going on the ground? Rhule was candid about what he’d do differently against Oregon if given the chance. A tough road awaits over the next five games. And as usual, there’s rarely a dull moment around this program in the heart of a Big Ten season.

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Oregon 17, Nebraska 14: Was this as painful of a recent loss as the Huskers have endured? Oct 19, 2026

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Well, it’s all over for Nebraska football in that opening seven-week stretch of the season that we spent months anticipating. And the Huskers lost the final two games, as most predicted. But no one saw this coming. Not a three-point loss against Oregon after a three-point loss against Indiana. Not with Dylan Raiola coming off the bench to beat his old team. Not blowing leads in the fourth quarters of both games and losing the coaching battle twice in the final 15 minutes.

We’re reacting to Raiola’s performance, to Nebraska’s lack of an offensive plan, to its defensive struggles late and to the special teams errors and inefficiency that helped keep the Ducks close. The Huskers are 5-2 to enter the bye week. But the record tells only a small part of the story. Join us for our thoughts on the latest episode of misery for Matt Rhule team.

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Last look at the matchups most likely to decide Nebraska-Oregon Oct 16, 2026

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Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on Ducks again joins Connor for a look at the matchups that matter as Nebraska prepares to visit Oregon. How has the Ducks’ QB situation progressed late this week after the declaration that Dante Moore will not play for the second consecutive game? What can the Huskers expect from his replacements? Is Dylan Raiola trending to start against his old teammates?

And what on the Nebraska side has the Ducks’ attention as this Week 7 game? It’s a critical Saturday night on both sides as the Huskers and Ducks bid to rebound from their first Big Ten defeats. Join us for our last breakdown before kickoff.

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Is Nebraska football prepared for ALL that awaits at Autzen? Oct 16, 2026

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Our Friday Nebraska football mailbag topics are split between your reviews of the Huskers’ Week 6 loss against Indiana and the battle looming on Saturday night at Oregon. Matt Rhule and Nebraska missed an opportunity against the Hoosiers. But if they make amends this week in Eugene, is all well in Husker Nation to begin the bye week?

Would an 8-4 regular season be viewed as progress if it doesn’t include an upset victory for Nebraska? What are your best Nebraska game day memories? Are the Huskers playing up to expectations on the offensive line? Where is the “smart money” leaning on this Nebraska trip to Oregon? And why? Join us for all of that and more on this Friday.

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BIG 10 SQUAD: The Big 10 is in SHAMBLES | What's up with Nebraska? Oct 15, 2026

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Big Ten College Football Playoff chances take a hit as Oregon Ducks falter—are only Ohio State and Indiana still truly in contention? Hosts break down the impact of Oregon’s disappointing season, discussing how losses from heavyweights like Michigan, Washington, and Penn State threaten the conference’s national relevance and reduce opportunities for playoff berths across the league.

Key matchups including Ohio State vs. Indiana and UCLA vs. Wisconsin come under the spotlight, alongside debates over USC’s slim chances, Iowa’s playoff hopes, and the fading strength of Big Ten schedules. Insights on player injuries, quality wins, and critical predictions set the stage for a make-or-break weekend. With heated banter among Locked On Podcast Network’s expert panel, discover which teams must step up to keep the Big Ten’s postseason dreams alive.

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One step closer to a football reunion that only Nebraska can love Oct 15, 2026

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We’re two days and some change from kickoff at Autzen Stadium. And the possibility of a Dylan Raiola-vs.-Nebraska matchup is getting very real. On Wednesday, Oregon QB Dante Moore was ruled out for Saturday night against the Huskers, opening the door for Raiola’s second start of the season — a week after he was benched for poor play against UCLA — against his former team.

This is a mouth-watering scenario for Nebraska and its fans after Raiola left the Huskers last winter. The Moore news overshadowed other developments on the injury front for both teams. We cover all of that in this episode, in addition to announcement from Nebraska on the all-in ticket prices for Memorial Stadium seats in 2027. And we’re making our picks for Week 7 in the Big Ten and around college football. Join us.

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What makes Nebraska football a trendy pick to beat Oregon? Oct 14, 2026

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Halfway through a huge week for Nebraska football, the Huskers have emerged as something of a darling nationally among early predictors in their next matchup Saturday night against Oregon? Maybe it’s just that the pundits are down on the Ducks after a flat performance last week in losing at home against UCLA. Nebraska showed well against Indiana in a three-point loss. Are the Huskers fully past their first defeat of the season?

We hear on this Wednesday from Matt Rhule and Rob Aurich on how the Huskers are handling their own quarterback and preparations for Oregon’s three QBs. And we hear from Dana Holgorsen, looking back at last week. What can the Huskers take from the Indiana game to apply over the rest of this season in big moments? We’ve got an idea. Join us.

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Nebraska football vs. Dylan Raiola: Will it happen Saturday at Oregon? Oct 13, 2026

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Oregon football is reeling after a loss to UCLA. Nebraska is angry after losing to Indiana. Connor sits down for a crossover episode on this Tuesday with Spencer McLaughlin, host of Locked On Ducks, to discuss the upcoming late-night clash between the Huskers and Ducks Saturday in Eugene.

On the agenda: the Oregon QB situation, with Dylan Raiola, Brock Thomas and the starter, Dante Moore, attempting to return from injury; the challenge for Oregon of facing Anthony Colandrea; the Ducks’ must-win situation and Nebraska’s mindset after its first setback of this season.

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Indiana revisited: Is Nebraska a better football team than it was a week ago? Oct 12, 2026

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Remove the emotion from a 20-17 Nebraska football loss in Week 6 against Indiana. Get rid of the emptiness that you feel after the Huskers squandered an opportunity to beat a ranked opponent for the first time in more than a decade. And where does that leave you? Is Matt Rhule’s better because it played the Hoosiers? Where is Nebraska most in need of improvement after its first defeat of the season?

We’re looking at the D-line and run defense, safety play, reliance on QB Anthony Colandrea, game management and more. Also, let’s take a spin around the Big Ten and check in with Nebraska’s future opponents. How does the schedule look over the next seven weeks, starting late, late Saturday night at Oregon’s Autzen Stadium? Finally, let’s check in with Nebraska basketball after its exhibition opener and with top-ranked Nebraska volleyball after its domination of ranked foes Indiana and Wisconsin. Join us.

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