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Nebraska football: Bill Moos, an investigation and the Huskers’ uphill battle at running back Feb 10, 2026

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Hello on this warm February Tuesday. The countdown to Nebraska football spring practice continues with a look at the running backs. Who’s going to carry the load? Who’s the leader? Does Nebraska have a Big Ten-ready back? Connor and Mitch have thoughts about the work that Huskers did (or did not do) over the transactional season in college football at this critical position for the offense in 2026.

Also, former Nebraska AD Bill Moos unveiled a book that’s full of interesting information about his time in Lincoln. Moos writes about his interactions with the likes of Scott Frost and Nebraska’s academic leadership, including Gov. Jim Pillen, who was then a member of the NU Board of Regents. Nebraska is reportedly under scrutiny from the College Sports Commission. Is that a big deal? And the Huskers host Purdue on the hardwood Tuesday in a clash with Big Ten and national implications.

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Nebraska-Purdue basketball crossover: What's at stake Tuesday night in Lincoln? Feb 10, 2026

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The last time Purdue basketball visited Nebraska, the Huskers earned one of the biggest wins in program history, knocking off the top-ranked Boilermakers two years ago en route to the NCAA Tournament. Matt Painter, Braden Smith and the Boilers are back tonight. And this time, Nebraska is the higher-ranked team, No. 7 in the latest AP poll. Purdue comes in at No. 13 after back-to-back wins that followed three consecutive defeats in January.

Mitch Sherman of Locked On Nebraska joins Nick Arvin of Locked On Boilermakers to discuss this Big Ten clash, with implications for the conference tournament and beyond in March. What are the keys? What can’t Nebraska afford? Are the hosts predicting another win for the home team in this series? Join us on a big game Tuesday.

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The countdown is on to Nebraska football spring practice Feb 09, 2026

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It’s a new week here at the Locked On Nebraska podcast. And can you believe it, spring football begins for the Huskers in a matter of days? For the next two weeks, Connor and Mitch will take a look at every area of this football team in 2026. To start, we’re examining the quarterbacks. It’s Anthony Colandrea and a couple of young players – TJ Lateef and Daniel Kaelin. What are the expectations and overlooked areas?

We’re also reviewing the Super Bowl on this Monday. We ate and listened and watched the commercials. Nebraska basketball handled its business on Saturday in New Jersey as Rienk Mast returned to form. The Huskers are 21-2. Purdue comes to Lincoln on Tuesday night. We take a look at the Big Ten race and consider the task ahead for Nebraska over the month ahead. Join us.

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Nebraska football mailbag: The media messed things up. Again Feb 06, 2026

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The Nebraska mailbag is open. We’re here on this final Friday of the football season to look closely at things happening around Matt Rhule and the Huskers. We start with this: Did the media create unfair expectations for Nebraska in 2025? And are they doing it again in 2026? Connor and Mitch, of course, have thoughts. Is the success of Nebraska hoops hurting Nebraska football? It’s a valid question. We explain.

What’s your biggest gripe with the Huskers right now? What’s the best Super Bowl halftime show ever, and what’s the one show that needs to happen? What’s more likely, eight wins for the football team or an Elite Eight appearance in 2026? Should Rhule take a nod from Toby Keith? And does Roger Goodell need to get involved in order to prevent NFL players from jumping back to college? Join us have a great Super Bowl weekend.

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Big 10 SQUAD - College Football Playoff Schedule REVEALED | How this Affects Nebraska Feb 05, 2026

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College Football Playoff schedule chaos leaves fans and teams scratching their heads—can the Big Ten rise above it yet again? Spencer McLaughlin leads a fiery debate on the playoff’s controversial new format, with candid reactions from Trent Condon, Jay Stevens, and Jacob Goins. From baffling bye-week outcomes—Indiana Hoosiers’ historic run under Kurt Signetti—to the struggle of balancing transfer portal timing and the academic calendar, the squad dives headfirst into the biggest issues facing college football today. Hot topics include the playoff’s fan-unfriendly schedule, its impact on recruiting and competitive balance, and how television networks and money are changing the game. The panel highlights recruiting wins, defensive standouts, and whether NIL deals and coaching decisions threaten the sport’s integrity. Are powerhouse programs like Ohio State, USC, and Washington ready to adapt, or will mismanagement from decision-makers derail their championship aspirations?

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Are the winds of change blowing against Matt Rhule and Nebraska football? Feb 05, 2026

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Big picture here on a Thursday: Has the Nebraska fan base turned against coach Matt Rhule after his three seasons in Lincoln? Connor and Mitch examine the situation as Rhule faces more scrutiny than at any time in his stay at Nebraska. Nebraska fans are questioning his moves. Some skepticism is healthy. And each offseason has its ebbs and flows. So what’s happening right now in the court of public opinion?

Nebraska athletics is set to fund many more scholarships in the years ahead. We look at the finances of this decision and assess the Huskers’ place in college sports. They’re in far better shape than even many of their other seemingly rich Big Ten counterparts. And Nebraska basketball hits the road this week after a needed break from game action to play at Rutgers. Why is it such a tough ticket in Piscataway? Join us for answers.

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Matt Rhule and Nebraska football take a risk in keeping special teams in-house Feb 04, 2026

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We got hit late Monday with the news that special teams assistant Josh Martin was leaving Nebraska for a high school coaching job. And then on Tuesday, news arrived that Brett Maher and Nick Humphrey would take control of the special teams at Nebraska in 2026? What’s happening with this part of the football team? Is Nebraska is de-emphasizing it again in comparison to the resources it devotes to offense and defense? Connor and Mitch examine the special teams issue.

Nebraska got a recruiting win on Wednesday. But as we know, the college football calendar is broken. Leaders in the sport on Tuesday announced dates for the CFP quarterfinals and semifinals over the next two seasons. There’s something new in there. But it’s far from what fans want and the sport needs. On this open of the late signing period, we discuss again what could actually be done to help get the calendar in order. Join us.

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Why so early? A look at Matt Rhule’s decision to get a jump on Nebraska spring football Feb 03, 2026

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Nebraska football starts spring practice two weeks, nearly a month earlier than what we’ve seen in other years under coach Matt Rhule. It’s likely going to be cold on those February mornings. The Huskers will be less than 60 days removed from their bowl loss in Las Vegas. Why the early start? Connor and Mitch explore the possibilities and offer a theory that the Huskers feel some urgency to get moving on their 2026 team – and to move on from 2025.

EJ Barthel, the Huskers’ running backs coach, offered praise for freshman Jamal Rule. A Nebraska staffer got hacked. Nebrasketball slipped four spots to No. 9 in the AP poll. The Huskers are losing another special teams assistant coach – this time to a high school program in Texas. And Troy Dannen is planning to give more rev share money to men’s basketball after this season. Great. But at the expense of whom?

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Was Nebraska basketball exposed in a winless week against the Big Ten’s best? Feb 02, 2026

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It’s February. And we’re back for the start of another week, talking about back-to-back losses for the Nebraska basketball team. The Huskers fell at home, 78-69, Sunday against an Illinois squad that looks like a national championship contender. Nebraska, now 20-2, must now work to steer itself back on track. The Huskers again had the services on Sunday of Braden Frager and Rienk Mast. What’s next for this squad?

We’ve got the Super Bowl on our mind. Connor is cooking something up at home. And the Nebraska football team will be busy in this month ahead, starting Wednesday with the open of the late signing period. Spring football practice is right around the corner. What are the Huskers’ February priorities? Join us on this Monday.

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Nebraska football mailbag: Why you, as a fan, should NOT sweat the details of NIL Jan 30, 2026

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The Friday mailbag is open. We’re fielding questions off the top today about Trae Taylor, the incoming Millard South and Nebraska-committed quarterback. Will we ever know how much NIL money has been devoted to steer his career toward the state of Nebraska? Probably not. And here’s why the details don’t actually matter.

Is Nebraska set to face embarrassment on the recruiting trail as the late signing period ends? Are there any players remaining in the transfer portal who could land with the Huskers before the 2026 season? We hear from a member of our audience who can explain Nebraska’s failure to break out as a success story in three years under Matt Rhule. And in the world of basketball, what’s next for Nebraska as it barrels toward a big meeting against Illinois on Sunday?

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