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Nebraska football mailbag: Can the Huskers be relevant without beating USC, Michigan or Iowa? Nov 07, 2025

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The Friday mailbag is open. Connor and Mitch are fielding questions today on beer sales at Memorial Stadium. Should the Huskers keep a running total during games? Or might that be a bad idea? Is Matt Rhule inviting close games – that don’t need to be close – with his style of coaching?

What’s in the wine rack over Mitch’s left shoulder on the YouTube feed? Is Nebraska’s destiny this season driven by the defense? What should fans look forward to in 2026? And would a win Saturday at UCLA rank among Rhule’s best with the Huskers? Answers to all of those and more. Join us. And enjoy the weekend.

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Big 10 SQUAD - What the Nebraska Cornhuskers Will do in Week Eleven Nov 06, 2025

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The Ohio State Buckeyes, Indiana Hoosiers and Oregon Ducks are all representing the Big Ten well in the first edition of the College Football Playoff rankings. What do the rankings say about the state of the conference? Then, a Week 11 preview covering the biggest games set to take place this weekend.

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Just how close was Nebraska football this season to making some real noise? Nov 06, 2025

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College football fans pointed all year to this week – and the release of the first CFP rankings. For Nebraska fans, it was rarely a hot topic. But in this era of the sport, perhaps that’s misguided. The Huskers may not put together a run this month and finish strong. No matter, their season was on track last Saturday night at halftime to look a lot different in November.

If Nebraska had held on to beat USC, the Huskers likely would have been ranked in the first CFP poll. And they would have been in play for a spot in the 12-team bracket. Isn’t that all the Huskers and their fans want at this stage of development in Matt Rhule’s program? Connor and Mitch are here to talk about the new trophy claimed by Nebraska. And we’re picking games in Week 11. How many yards will TJ Lateef accumulate in his first start with the Huskers? Is a big night on tap for Mike Ekeler’s special teams? It’s all here. Join us.

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Nebraska football: One year in, Dana Holgorsen is right back where he started Nov 05, 2025

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We heard Tuesday at media availability from Nebraska coordinators Dana Holgorsen and John Butler, plus a group of Huskers as they prepare for a trip west to UCLA. Nebraska players are all in on backing freshman QB TJ Lateef. Holgorsen looked back at the past year and how much things have changed – despite circumstances that mirror his start in Lincoln – since November 2024.

Has Emmett Johnson positioned himself to make a run at the NFL in 2026? Butler is busy designing a plan aimed to slow the Bruins’ dynamic quarterback, Nico Iamaleava, who torched SEC opponents a year ago in leading Tennessee to the College Football Playoff. And we finish with some talk about the Rose Bowl. What is that surface that the Bruins play on? DeShon Singleton has a question for the media. Join us.

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Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule: ‘Either you’re in or you’re out’ at this crossroads Nov 04, 2025

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Monday gave us a five-minute opening statement from Nebraska football Matt Rhule at his weekly media session, filled with declarative statements about his support for injured quarterback Dylan Raiola, new starter TJ Lateef and the state of the Huskers in this moment. Nebraska heads to UCLA this week, and Rhule wants to know if his guys are “in or out” on finishing this season on a strong note.

The Huskers’ situation at offensive tackle is reason for alarm, with another season-ending surgery announced on Monday. Rhule talked more about the timeouts during the Huskers’ first drive with Lateef in command in the second half against USC. Everyone feels strongly about some part of that game. And Nebraska basketball opened with a victory on Monday. Join us as we discuss it all.

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Nebraska football: Is there hope for the Huskers without Dylan Raiola? Nov 03, 2025

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Dylan Raiola is out for the rest of this season with a broken leg. Connor and Mitch are here to discuss his future and welcome TJ Lateef to the big stage. Nebraska will turn to its true freshman QB after Raiola was injured Saturday night against USC. What kind of an opportunity is this for Lateef? And for Nebraska to learn more about what it’s got in the young QB? Also, what about Dana Holgorsen, Nebraska’s OC who has a history of building the kind of creative offense that the Huskers will need in November?

It’s a moment, too, for Emmett Johnson to shoulder an even larger load. We make the case that EJ is playing beyond an All-Big Ten level. It’s the same with Ceyair Wright on the defensive side. Are the Blackshirts ready to handle the challenge that faces Nebraska as it heads to UCLA before a bye week? The intrigue is thick this week. Join us.

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REACTION: USC 21, Nebraska 17. Did the Huskers pick the wrong moments to act conservatively? Nov 02, 2025

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Another bitter pill to swallow Saturday night in Lincoln as USC came from behind to beat Nebraska 21-17. The big news involved quarterback Dylan Raiola, who suffered an ankle injury early in the second half and did not return. Did Nebraska get too conservative on offense with freshman TJ Lateef in charge, particularly on a disorganized drive that ended with a fourth-and-1 decision that has prompted much debate?

Connor and Mitch have thoughts on that scenario. Same goes for the Huskers’ second possession of the night, when Nebraska held a 7-0 lead and had stopped the Trojans twice. Should Dana Holgorsen have gone for the throat with a crowd ready to explode behind Nebraska? We’re also breaking down Lateef’s Big Ten debut and the Blackout energy. Join us.

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Nebraska football mailbag: How to fix the crazy world of college football coaching pay? Oct 31, 2025

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We survived the week. It’s time for the Friday Nebraska football mailbag, with some news to digest at the top. Coach Matt Rhule did, in fact, sign a contract extension through 2032 with Nebraska. He’s now even deeper into college football’s crazy world of coaching salaries and buyouts. How do we make it stop?

What does success look like for the Huskers in November? What’s the most exciting element on tap for Saturday night? Could Penn State or another premier program run itself into the ground long term, a la Nebraska for most of this century, because of poor decisions made by its administration? What is the most iconic fight song in college sports? Do the reporters at Nebraska press conferences sit in assigned seats? And if Shohei Ohtani played football, wouldn’t that be cool? Join us for this Halloween episode.

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Big 10 SQUAD - Outlook for the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Week 10 Oct 30, 2025

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Though this weekend is not as hectic as it could have a few weeks ago, on paper, there is still plenty to break down ahead of the Big 10's Week 10. The Ohio State Buckeyes will host the Penn State Nittany Lions. The Indiana Hoosiers are traveling to the DMV to take on the Maryland Terrapins. Our predictions for those games and more on the Big 10 Squad.

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What it means for Nebraska, its NIL and recruiting if the school extends Matt Rhule Oct 30, 2025

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What a week we’ve had around Nebraska. Actual football talk and the anticipation of a big game Saturday night as USC visits Memorial Stadium. After two weeks of worry about topics mostly unrelated to the games ahead, it’s been refreshing. And then over the past 48 hours, speculation surfaced that Troy Dannen was working to extend the contract of Matt Rhule.

There’s nothing official (as of Thursday morning). But if it happens, what would an extension mean for all aspects of the Nebraska program – from recruiting to NIL to the environment Saturday night in the stadium? Connor and Mitch offer some analysis. Also, we’re picking Week 10 in college football. Can Nebraska finally beat a ranked team? What are the keys to victory? Join us on a busy Thursday.

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