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For Nebraska QB TJ Lateef, the stage is getting bigger. Is he ready? Nov 19, 2025

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Making our way through Penn State week at Nebraska. We heard Tuesday from coordinators Dana Holgorsen and John Butler in addition to several Huskers. A chunk of the conversation involved Nebraska’s freshman quarterback, TJ Lateef, who’s set to make his second start in place of injured Dylan Raiola Saturday night in Happy Valley. Is Lateef ready for this challenge? Holgorsen believes in his guy.

What is Butler’s mindset about slowing the Penn State offense? He’s going to scheme whatever is needed, the coordinator said – even if he’s gotta come on the field himself – to slow down Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton. We also heard from Nebraska’s standout running back, Emmett Johnson. His run towards postseason recognition rates as an important step for the Huskers. And Johnson’s teammates are excited to see his ascension.

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Nebraska football: The key for the Huskers to upset Penn State is what? Nov 18, 2025

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Plenty of uncertainty surrounds Nebraska’s trip to Penn State this week. Both teams have questions at quarterback. The Penn State coaching situation remains in flux. But here’s what we know: The Nittany Lions will make Nebraska show that it can stop the run. And if the Huskers can’t, they’ll get a heavy dose all night of Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen.

Matt Rhule offered his thoughts Monday on the Penn State rushing attack. Rhule also discussed his first trip with Nebraska to coach at his alma mater. Considering the events of October – and what’s happening elsewhere nationally around the coaching carousel – this week presents a drama-free situation for Rhule and Nebraska. And we hear from the Nebraska coach on the schedule ahead for the Huskers. Is it a problem? Join us on this Tuesday.

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No excuses for Nebraska football in the final stretch against Penn State, Iowa Nov 17, 2025

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Say goodbye to the bye week. It’s time for Nebraska-Penn State week and the start of a furious final, two-game stretch for the Huskers. Will they finish the regular season with seven wins, eight or nine? We’re about to find out. In between these two games, the Huskers will get short rest – thanks to a 6 p.m. kickoff Saturday at Beaver Stadium, an early morning of travel home and a short week ahead of the Hawkeyes’ visit on Friday. It’s a real concern. But Nebraska can’t let it provide an excuse.

The Nebraska basketball team beat Oklahoma 105-99 Saturday night in Sioux Falls. It was electric. Kurt from Wahoo got tossed. We discuss the big victory for Fred Hoiberg’s team. Nebraska volleyball dropped a set on the road in California but remained unbeaten after playing in front of two more record-setting crowds. And we take a spin around the Big Ten to review the weekend of football. Join us.

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How did Nebraska football – and others – miss the greatness in Emmett Johnson until now? Nov 14, 2025

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The Friday mailbag is full. Your questions reflect the main topics of this bye week at Nebraska – a little talk about the quarterbacks, a little talk about Matt Rhule’s NIL money, and a lot of talk about Emmett Johnson. How did the Huskers miss Johnson’s greatness before the past year? What would Johnson have to do against Penn State and Iowa to win the Heisman? In what league will he make his money in 2026?

We’re also looking at the Huskers’ schedule in 2026. Why have screen passes popped this season, and why did TJ Lateef, in his only start, thrive in hitting the crossing routes that Dylan Raiola often did not try? That and a bunch more. Join us for all the fun.

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Big 10 SQUAD - What the Nebraska Cornhuskers Will do in Week Twelve Nov 13, 2025

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Big Ten playoff hopes hang in the balance as conference chaos continues. How many teams will crash the College Football Playoff party?

Ten Big Ten podcast hosts break down the latest rankings and deliver predictions for Week 12's crucial matchups. The discussion covers Iowa's historic struggles on the West Coast ahead of their USC showdown, Michigan State's defensive collapse against Penn State, and Wisconsin's upset victory over Washington that featured their punter as the leading passer. Ohio State's dominance stands in stark contrast to Indiana's nail-biting wins, while Michigan prepares for a sloppy Wrigley Field battle against Northwestern.

Key analysis includes Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski's first three-loss season ever, Michigan State backup Alessio Milivojevic's 300-yard passing debut, and why the Oregon-USC game could be a playoff elimination matchup. The hosts debate SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's bold playoff predictions and whether two-loss Big Ten teams deserve postseason spots.

Tune in for expert predictions, friendly trash talk, and insider perspectives on which Big Ten teams will survive the playoff race.

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Nebraska football: What button did Matt Rhule push one year ago that changed the Huskers? Nov 13, 2025

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The bye week for Nebraska football provides us with a chance to look back. One year ago at this time, the Huskers were struggling. They were in danger of moving in the wrong direction as a program. Matt Rhule acted boldly. How much did one move set the dominoes in motion to get the Huskers on track – that is, if you believe they’re on track today?

Also, we’re peering ahead toward December and January. Nebraska has new spending power in the NIL world, according to Rhule, so what’s that going to look like when the portal opens? It’s time for some roster math. We go over the key numbers to know in the Huskers’ all-important bid to upgrade their roster ahead of next season. And, we’re picking games for Week 12 in college football. Nebraska’s next two opponents are in action. Is its bowl opponent out there playing a big game, too? Join us.

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The purpose of Nebraska football’s Emmett Johnson Heisman campaign Nov 12, 2025

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Nebraska football rolled out its Emmett Johnson Heisman Trophy campaign on Tuesday, one day after Matt Rhule went deep on touting the back’s achievements. It’s late to get in the race. Too late, almost certainly, for Johnson to actually contend for the trophy. What’s the motive here for Nebraska? Well, it can help recruiting. It can help Johnson’s bid to win other awards. It can help the Huskers’ overall visibility.

Connor and Mitch are also reacting to Rhule’s comments from Monday about the work that Troy Dannen has accomplished to create alignment within the Nebraska athletic department. We review the victory on Tuesday by Nebraska basketball. Should the Huskers hang a banner to commemorate the Crown championship? And the second College Football Playoff rankings release arrived on Tuesday. Where would Nebraska have sat if it held on to beat USC on Nov. 1? Join us.

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All in: Nebraska's Matt Rhule shows his cards in the money game Nov 11, 2025

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Nebraska coach Matt Rhule brought the heat Monday as the bye week began in Lincoln. Rhule used his weekly press conference platform to speak definitively about the position Nebraska has reached in planning to build a roster through spending in the months ahead. The Huskers have gathered the resources to compete at the highest level, Rhule said. And if this makes you uncomfortable, well, it’s what Rhule said he wanted four weeks ago after his name surfaced at Penn State.

Continuing with the unabashed approach, Rhule did not hesitate in speaking on the future for TJ Lateef and Emmett Johnson – the Huskers’ offensive stars from their victory Saturday at UCLA. Lateef is going to get offers to leave Nebraska. Bring it on, Rhule said. The coach believes that Nebraska is the best spot for players to develop. And Johnson faces a decision about the NFL. Rhule offered his thoughts on the junior running back. Join us as we react to all of it.

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Nebraska football: Is a nine-win regular season there for the taking? Nov 10, 2025

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Now that Matt Rhule’s Nebraska football team has made it to seven wins in the regular season, why not nine? Connor and Mitch are here on this Monday after a 28-21 win at UCLA to examine the viability of Nebraska’s bid to close November with three consecutive victories. Penn State and Iowa, next up on the Huskers’ schedule, endured dramatic defeats at home in Week 11 against CFP contenders. What will it mean for TJ Lateef and Nebraska?

Is the Nebraska offensive line – here and now with its limitations – in better position to function efficiently with a mobile quarterback? Even if that QB, Lateef, is much less experienced than the injured two-year starter, Dylan Raiola, whom Lateef replaced? The Big Red Invasion that helped spur Nebraska to victory on Saturday cannot be taken for granted. And we zip around Nebraska athletics with a look at what’s happening on the basketball and volleyball courts. Join us.

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REACTION: TJ Lateef and Emmett Johnson POWER Nebraska football to victory at UCLA Nov 09, 2025

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Nebraska rolled to its seventh victory of the football season, 28-21 Saturday night at UCLA, behind true freshman QB TJ Lateef and an All-America style performance from running back Emmett Johnson. Lateef, in a homecoming game at the Rose Bowl, enjoyed a near-perfect starting debut. Johnson, meanwhile, turned in the first 100-yard rushing, 100-yard receiving game in the history of Nebraska football.

And so the Huskers are 7-3 to enter a bye week ahead of closing games at Penn State and against Iowa. That’s a big step for Matt Rhule and his program, which has increased its regular-season win total now in four consecutive seasons. Defensively, Nebraska struggled to contain UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava. But when the Huskers needed to make plays – offensively and defensively – they did it. Join us for a full breakdown.

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