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REACTION: Nebraska football UNRAVELS yet again on Black Friday Nov 29, 2025

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We’ve reached the end of the regular season. And Nebraska football is out of gas. The Huskers ran on empty for the final 2 ½ quarters on Friday in losing 40-16 at Memorial Stadium against Iowa. It was the Hawkeyes’ seventh consecutive win in Lincoln, their 10th in 11 games against the Huskers and the largest margin in this series since 2017.

Why did Nebraska fail to put up a four-quarter fight against its rival? What’s wrong with the line-of-scrimmage play? Connor and Mitch are here with thoughts on Nebraska’s lack of toughness. We’re talking, too, about Emmett Johnson’s big day – and his future. And what awaits in December for Matt Rhule’s program? Join us.

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Big 10 SQUAD - What the Nebraska Huskers Will do in Week Fourteen Nov 27, 2025

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Big Ten playoff chaos looms as Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, and Washington battle for a potential four-team bid. Which powerhouse will emerge, and could the Big Ten really send a record number of squads to the College Football Playoff?

Spencer McLaughlin leads the debate with Roman Tomashoff, Jacob Goins, Chris Gordy, and Craig Shemon breaking down CFP scenarios, playoff committee rankings, and must-watch rivalry games—including the high-stakes matchups of Ohio State vs Michigan and Oregon vs Washington. Analysis focuses on defensive improvements, quarterback showdowns, and how upsets by Wisconsin and others have reshaped the playoff picture. Heated predictions, bold takes, and candid squad banter make this a can't-miss preview of rivalry week and Big Ten postseason hopes.

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Nebraska football mailbag: Is a QB shuffle underway in Lincoln? Nov 27, 2025

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Happy Thanksgiving! The Nebraska football mailbag is open. We’re here on this holiday to take your questions about food, the Huskers’ seat at the dinner table and the Nebraska quarterback picture. Is it shifting already, with the Black Friday game still to be played? Connor and Mitch have thoughts on Dylan Raiola.

Is Matt Rhule too nice? When might Nebraska stage another Volleyball Day at Memorial Stadium? Are the Huskers’ defensive problems against the rush more related to coaching or players? And if it’s a lack of good players, isn’t that on the coaches? In the portal era, should programs stop paying huge salaries to coaches? Answers to all of those are predictions on Iowa-Nebraska. Join us.

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Nebraska-Iowa crossover: Can the Huskers avoid more heartbreak? Nov 26, 2025

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Trent Condon of Locked On Hawkeyes joins the show on this Wednesday for a conversation about the Black Friday matchup at Memorial Stadium. Mitch and Trent trade analysis on the storylines and strengths for Iowa and Nebraska. The Hawkeyes are aiming to extend the Huskers’ misery in this series with an 10th win in 11 games?

Iowa looks different this year in the run game. The Hawkeyes have improved defensively since Week 1. Special teams remain a key on Friday. Trent explains. For Nebraska, it’s about creating a comfortable situation for freshman QB TJ Lateef. What’s new with the Huskers’ QB picture.

We’re talking about the weather forecast and the game forecast and how this rivalry has changed in recent years. Join us for a pre-Thanksgiving breakdown.

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Bad blood? The next chapter awaits in Iowa-Nebraska football on Black Friday Nov 25, 2025

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Iowa week is flying by. We’re already halfway through the leadup to the latest episode in the dramatic series that involves Nebraska football and its rival to the east, Iowa. The Hawkeyes got under the Huskers’ skin a year ago in Iowa City. They’ve been beating Nebraska in every opportunity at Memorial Stadium for more than a decade. What does Matt Rhule think of it all?

We heard from the Nebraska coach on Monday. He offered a view on the formula that the Hawkeyes have used successfully to deliver heartbreak. Rhule discussed the stakes for Huskers on Friday. Also, it’s only Tuesday, and it’s already been an interesting week for our hosts. Connor shares his experience from the road while traveling for basketball work. And Mitch dipped his toe into the world of social media trolling with a take on volleyball fans. Join us.

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Is it time for Nebraska football to take drastic action to fix its defensive line? Nov 24, 2025

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Happy Thanksgiving week. Connor is back with Mitch for this Monday episode. It’s Iowa week. Nebraska is fast moving on from that debacle on Saturday night at Penn State. How much was the performance in a 37-10 loss cause for major concern? And how much of it was due to the Nittany Lions finding themselves at the worst time possible for Nebraska?

We’re talking about the Nebraska defensive line. Have the Huskers progressed this season under first-year assistant coach Terry Bradden? Does Matt Rhule need to get Bradden some help – not just in the area of personnel but also in coaching the group up front? What DEFCON level has Nebraska reached, and where might it go this week? And we finish with the latest from the worlds of Nebraska volleyball and men’s basketball – both of which are undefeated and riding high after they collected trophies last week. Join us.

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REACTION: Nebraska football falls flat at Penn State. Can the Huskers rebound? Nov 23, 2025

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We saw some of this coming. We knew the matchup of Penn State’s running game against the Nebraska defense was going to present a problem. But like that? The Huskers allowed Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton to enter the the Penn State record books as the senior backs combined for 204 yards and four touchdowns on the ground in a 37-10 win for the Nittany Lions.

What does this mean for Nebraska and its porous run defense as the Huskers try to bounce back in a hurry to face Iowa on Friday? What does this game do for TJ Lateef, the freshman QB who performed well – when he had time to operate? Mitch is here late on this Saturday to offer some answers and react to the high moment of Penn State’s season. Was it the low moment for Nebraska? Join us.

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Nebraska football mailbag: Are we overthinking the Dayton Raiola decommitment? Nov 21, 2025

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The Friday mailbag is here. Connor and Mitch are reunited on the pod. And we’re taking questions on the decommitment of Dayton Raiola. Is there more happening behind the scenes? Our listeners have questions about Penn State. Are the Nittany Lions interested in playing Nebraska? We take a spin back to 1982. What would have happened if the correct call was made at the end of that game 43 years ago between Penn State and Nebraska?

Do Matt Rhule and Nebraska have a policy on allowing players back who defected as recruits or entered the portal? If Nebraska finishes the regular season at 7-5, is it a success? And we’re making picks for Saturday night in State College. Join us.

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Big 10 SQUAD - What the Nebraska Cornhuskers Will do in Week Thirteen Nov 20, 2025

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Big Ten College Football Playoff chaos looms as Oregon Ducks face USC Trojans in a game that could determine whether three, four, or even five conference teams make the expanded playoff. Can the Trojans pull off the upset in Eugene and crash the party?

The panel breaks down Oregon's defensive dominance against USC's explosive passing attack, Michigan Wolverines' controversial playoff path despite their struggles, and Penn State Nittany Lions' momentum under interim coach Terry Smith against Nebraska Cornhuskers. Wisconsin Badgers' offensive woes take center stage as they host Bret Bielema's Illinois Fighting Illini, while transfer portal drama swirls around Dylan Raiola and coaching hot seats. Key matchups include Bryce Underwood's Michigan squad at Maryland Terrapins, plus upset predictions across the conference.

Tune in for expert predictions, betting insights, and insider analysis on the biggest weekend in Big Ten football as conference championship implications hang in the balance.

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Is there an UPSET brewing in the Penn State-Nebraska matchup? Nov 20, 2025

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We are joined today by Zach Seyko from Locked On Nittany Lions, and have a lot to get through including:

- Where do things stand in the Penn State coaching search?

- Is there any focus in State College on this game at all?

- How has Nebraska adjusted after Dylan Raiola's injury?

- Are we looking at a rock fight?

- Who wins, and what are the keys to the game?

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