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Big 10 SQUAD - Big 10 Schedule has been REVEALED | Did Nebraska get a FAVORABLE schedule? Jan 29, 2026

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Ohio State faces a brutal Big Ten gauntlet—at Texas, USC, Oregon, and Michigan. Is Ryan Day's squad ready for the most challenging schedule in college football? Spencer McLaughlin, Jay Stevens, and guests dissect the Buckeyes’ road to contention, questioning if a 10-2 finish is the best a championship-caliber team can manage. The discussion spotlights Arthur Smith’s OC hire, Indiana’s rising threat, and how top programs are tested in make-or-break matchups. Oregon and Washington’s transition into Big Ten play sparks debate about conference scheduling and its impact on playoff hopes. Why did Oregon get hit so hard with consecutive games against Ohio State, Michigan, and Washington? The Squad critiques non-conference scheduling, highlights the implications for team visibility, and jokes about Citadel’s mascot in a lighter moment. Big Ten fans get sharp analysis on November’s playoff-shaping clashes and the strategic future of powerhouse programs.

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Want to win big at football and basketball in college sports today? It’s not easy Jan 29, 2026

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In today’s world of college sports, it is easier than ever to throw money at a college football program or a college basketball program. What about both? That’s tricky, especially if you’re at a place like Nebraska (and most schools) with a finite amount of resources to fund rosters. Connor and Mitch are here to look at the challenges that Nebraska faces – in both sports – after this breakout season on the basketball court.

We’re also looking back at Tuesday night in Ann Arbor at the enduring takeaways from the Huskers’ first loss of this season. There’s now external pressure on Nebraska to avoid a losing streak as No. 9 Illinois visits Pinnacle Bank Arena on Sunday. And we assess the ranking of all 81 Big Ten regular-season football games put forth by Scott Dochterman of The Athletic. Where did the Nebraska games land?

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SO CLOSE: Nebraska falls short at Michigan. And… a football schedule Jan 28, 2026

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Nebraska basketball nearly did it on Tuesday night. The Huskers led throughout at No. 3 Michigan but fell late, 75-72. Fifth-ranked Nebraska, in losing its first basketball game of the season, failed to hit shots late. Its lack of depth, without Rienk Mast and Braden Frager, took a toll. But Fred Hoiberg’s team made a statement that it belongs among the elite teams nationally. Nebraska will be stronger because of that performance in Ann Arbor.

Also, the Big Ten finally released its schedule for conference football games in 2026. Nebraska faces a gauntlet, with three College Football Playoff teams from 2025. We already knew that, but now we know the order of games. It includes Indiana and Oregon on back-to-back weeks in October and Ohio State in Lincoln right before a short Thanksgiving week. Connor and Mitch break it all down. Join us.

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Nebraska basketball excitement hits fever pitch -- and it's only going up from here Jan 27, 2026

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It’s Nebraska basketball game day, and we’re going all in on Husker hoops talk ahead of a top-five matchup in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Fifth-ranked Nebraska visits No. 3 Michigan with Big Ten title implications and talk of a No. 1 seed in the air. What’s the update on Nebraska freshman Braden Frager? Does this week rank as the biggest ever for Nebraska basketball? What must the Huskers get from Rienk Mast to stay competitive against the Wolverines?

In the football world, there’s a big recruiting weekend ahead for Matt Rhule’s program. Nebraska is chasing a five-star tight end from Louisiana – and bringing its chief recruiter from the 2027 class into Lincoln and Omaha this weekend to see future teammates.

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Oh, so we’re naming names? What it means for Nebraska football Jan 26, 2026

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We’re back on this basketball Monday. Nebraska is expected to move into the top five of the Associated Press poll and play a top-five matchup on Tuesday at Michigan. The Huskers are 20-0 after winning at Minnesota. We’re going to spend time on Nebraska hoops.

First, though, an interesting story unfolded late last week in college football that involved tampering, Clemson, Ole Miss and the wild world of NIL and the transfer portal. Yes, it impacts Nebraska indirectly. But how? We discuss. Also, Matt Rhule offered a scholarship to a quarterback in the 2027 class. And it was historic. Why? Join us.

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Did Matt Rhule’s split with Mike Ekeler leave you wanting more for Nebraska football? Jan 23, 2026

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The Friday mailbag is back. The Matt Rhule-Mike Ekeler breakup brought out the questions this week from Nebraska football fans. Did Rhule show a lack of urgency in replacing his special teams coordinator? Was their split foreshadowed by events early in the 2025 season?

Which Nebraska unit next season stands the best chance to rank among the top five in the Big Ten? We’re grading the Huskers in the transfer portal. What are the ceiling and floor for Nebraska win totals in 2026? If you could fix one thing in college football, what would it be? And who’s in line for Nebraska basketball to pick up the slack for Braden Frager as his ankle heals? Also… baseball talk.

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Big 10 SQUAD - Indiana DEFEATS Miami in National Championship | How this Affects Nebraska Jan 22, 2026

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Big Ten powers shake up college football’s landscape as Indiana clinches a third straight national championship, leaving SEC fans and legends like Nick Saban searching for answers. Can the Big Ten’s dominance continue, and what does the rise of NIL spending mean for upcoming playoff scenarios? Hosts Spencer McLaughlin, Mark Culkin, and Roman Tomashoff tackle the drama—debating Ohio State’s loaded 2026 schedule, USC’s playoff hopes under Lincoln Riley, and Washington’s underrated roster. Roster analysis, playoff expansion, and conference pride fuel heated predictions for the next national champion. Will teams like Oregon and Michigan keep pace? Should a 9-3 powerhouse make the expanded playoff cut? The squad calls out shifting money dynamics, relocation headaches, and college sports’ evolving sense of fairness. Get expert takes on the Big Ten’s surging reputation, playoff expansion controversies, and the stories shaking up the sport as powerhouse programs aim for a fourth consecutive title.

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Nebraska QB commit Trae Taylor, coming to a high school football stadium near you Jan 22, 2026

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We’re back on this Thursday afternoon with updates on all things Nebraska. Trae Taylor, still months from signing with the Huskers, is planning his senior season of football in Omaha. Yes, the highly rated 2027 QB is moving from Chicago to live in Lincoln and attend Millard South High School for his final semester. Taylor wants a jump on his time in college. And he’s not alone. Connor and Mitch examine the situation.

Also, we’re discussing Nebraska basketball, Braden Frager and the ankle injury with widespread implications. What’s next for Husker hoops at 19-0 if the star freshman is on the sideline for a few games? We’ve got salary info for Nebraska’s new batch of football assistants – and some of the returning staffers. And Bucc-ee’s is on track to build a massive gas station in eastern Nebraska. Why do we care? We explain. Join us.

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What Indiana’s national championship means for Nebraska – in football and basketball? Jan 21, 2026

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This week delivered another national championship in football to the Big Ten. But as the Indiana Hoosiers raised the CFP trophy Monday night, a new message resonated. This was not the same as last year or the year before, when blue bloods Michigan and Ohio State won the crowns. College sports has been forever changed by a new set of guidelines. What once took 20 years to accomplish can be done in two.

What’s the takeaway for Nebraska? There are lessons to be learned from Curt Cignetti’s rise with IU. Lessons for Nebraska football, which is trying to escape the muck that it created, and lessons for Nebraska basketball. In fact, we see some of Indiana football in Fred Hoiberg’s Huskers during this dream season.

Also, Mike Ekeler is leaving Nebraska for USC. It’s all but official now. Why? And what’s at stake next year with the special teams? Join us.

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Yes, Nebraska football stumbled in 2025. But is the offseason negativity justified? Jan 20, 2026

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The college football offseason is officially here. In the wake of the College Football Playoff national championship on Monday, we’re stepping back to again look at the work that Nebraska accomplished this month in the transfer portal. But not in adding from the portal. How did the Huskers fare in preventing their own talent from jumping in? For the most part, very well.

Ultimately, the key players who chose to stay in Lincoln will impact the 2026 team as much or more than the group that transferred to Nebraska. But talk publicly continues to focus on the misses. Is it just a part of the deal now for Matt Rhule, who’s 19-19 in three seasons? We’re talking more Nebraska basketball after the Huskers checked in at No. 7 in the latest AP poll. And how many coaches is too many for Rob Aurich on the defensive side in his first season at Nebraska? Join us.

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