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Nebraska football: Should Troy Dannen drop everything right now to extend Matt Rhule? Oct 29, 2025

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Creeping close to Saturday night with USC at Memorial Stadium – a bigger November stage than Nebraska football has enjoyed at home in more than a decade. So is the time right for Troy Dannen to strike? Should the Nebraska AD prioritize above all else on his plate to extend the contract of Matt Rhule?

The PR playbook says yes, do it now, capitalize on the moment. Of course, it takes two parties to make this happen. Rhule (and his agent) have to be willing to play ball during the season. Connor and Mitch are here to talk about what to watch with this situation. Also, is the bottom about to fall out of Nebraska’s sparkling pass defense? And we’re discussing implications of the weather forecast, which calls for a cold night in Lincoln as the Trojans visit. Join us.

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Back in black: Nebraska's Matt Rhule calls on fans to silence USC on Saturday night Oct 28, 2025

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Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule implored Husker Nation on Monday to make its presence known at Memorial Stadium this week as USC visits. The table is set for an epic atmosphere in Lincoln against an opponent that Nebraska has never beaten. Can it rise to the level to rank as of the best environments we’ve seen for a home game in the past 20 years? Ultimately, that’s up to the Huskers. Connor and Mitch weigh in on the potential impact of Nebraska’s crowd.

Also, we’ve got thoughts on the Blackout. It’s big for recruiting, according to Rhule. The coach speaks out on his sideline interactions with Mike Ekeler, on Ceyair Wright, a former USC Trojan, and on Lincoln Riley. Rhule wouldn’t walk past Riley in a bar. Join us for a lively conversation on this Tuesday.

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Nebraska football: This week is even bigger than it may appear for the Huskers Oct 27, 2025

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It’s a big week at Nebraska, with 23rd-ranked USC on the way to Memorial Stadium. But just how big? We dig into the not-so-recent past to find a home game in November with comparable stakes. If you’re hung up on the nature of Nebraska’s close wins – and one loss that wasn’t all that close – look around. College football is full of teams like the Huskers. Believe it or not, Saturday night in Lincoln is a CFP eliminator.

Connor and Mitch are to talk about the latest happenings on the coaching carousel. There was a big move at LSU on Sunday. Might the firing of Brian Kelly have a collateral impact on the situation at Nebraska? We’re revisiting the importance of special teams this season with Mike Ekeler in charge. And we take a first look at the USC matchup. Also, bowl conversation.

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REACTION: Nebraska football comes up clutch – again – in taking down Northwestern Oct 26, 2025

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The Nebraska football team dispatched Northwestern 28-21 on Saturday in Lincoln, the Huskers’ sixth win in eight games. Not bad, huh? Well, it’s been a ride. And this return home after two on the road was no exception. Nebraska struck early. And it won the game with a clutch drive directed by Dylan Raiola. The sophomore QB converted four third downs on the Huskers’ game-winning march – to four receivers – before Emmett Johnson found the end zone.

Nebraska battled poor officiating. It also benefited from poor officiating. Johnson rushed for 124 yards. He’s playing like a first-team All-Big Ten running back. The Huskers got another big day from their special teams, highlighted by Kenneth Williams’ 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. It sets up a big Saturday night, with USC in town. Join us as we react to this Nebraska victory.

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Nebraska football mailbag: The dark and gloomy edition Oct 24, 2025

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It’s Friday. Perk up, Husker Nation. First, you’re going to have to endure a bit of gloom and doom from Nebraska fans who are concerned about numerous topics. They’re voicing those concerns today in the mailbag. For instance, should Nebraska fire every coach who didn’t perform up to par last week?

The Huskers had a bad game at Minnesota. Was it simply that, or are a few of our listeners and viewers correct in wondering if things are beginning to crash and burn? We’re addressing questions about Dylan Raiola and Matt Rhule, of course, but also Dana Holgorsen’s offense, John Butler and Donovan Raiola. What can fix all of this? A win against Northwestern, of course. Join us. And let’s finish the week on a high note.

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Big 10 SQUAD - What the Nebraska Cornhuskers Will do in Week Nine Oct 23, 2025

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Is the nation underrating the Big 10's championship potential? Plus, game picks for the biggest matchups for Week 9. Can the Indiana Hoosiers fend off the red-hot UCLA Bruins? The Northwestern Wildcats are visiting the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Washington Huskies are hosting the Illinois Fighting Illini.

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Is Nebraska coach Matt Rhule the No. 1 choice of Penn State? Insight from Audrey Snyder Oct 23, 2025

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We’re joined on this Thursday by guest Audrey Snyder, Penn State beat writer for Inside the Lions. She takes us behind the scenes of the Nittany Lions’ coaching search. What is the temperature around Penn State on Nebraska coach Matt Rhule, who sits among the perceived top candidates for the job? It opened, of course, when Rhule’s friend, PSU athletic director Pat Kraft, fired James Franklin this month.

Does Kraft have the autonomy needed to pick Rhule if he’s not the choice of other Penn State leaders? What sent the Nittany Lions off the rails this year? And what might Nov. 22 look like at Beaver Stadium if Rhule remains a potential target of Kraft? Also, we’re picking the Northwestern-Nebraska game Saturday, plus one more in the Big Ten game and another contest on the national stage.Join us.

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Huskers on the hot seat: Nebraska football’s continued rebound from Minnesota Oct 22, 2025

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Another day and another batch of answers from Nebraska football coaches and players in trying to explain the debacle that occurred last week at Minnesota. John Butler lost his aggressiveness in the first half. Dana Holgorsen really did want to run the ball, he said. Offensive guard Henry Lutovsky said he thought the Gophers would quit late.

Connor and Mitch are here with thoughts, as always. We’re also talking about the appearance Tuesday night from AD Troy Dannen on the Huskers Radio Network. His eyes are open to all that is happening around Nebraska athletics. And Mitch tells the sad story of how he burned his hand on Tuesday. Join us.

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Nebraska football: Matt Rhule on why it all went wrong last week Oct 21, 2025

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Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule faced two paths from which to choose Monday as he addressed the media at the start of Northwestern week in Lincoln. Rhule could have elected to turn the page and shut off talk about Minnesota, the debacle from last Friday. But he chose to address it head on. He chose to spare no coordinator, assistant coach or position group of players.

Why did it all go so wrong? Connor and Mitch are here to dissect Rhule’s media session, answer by answer, as he revealed more about his mindset – and the Huskers’ approach to last week. It was enlightening and informative. We are giving you all the context. Join us on this Tuesday.

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Nebraska football: One bad night or a sign of where this season is headed? Oct 20, 2025

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It’s Monday, and Connor and Mitch are reunited after the weekend. Connor has yet to weigh in on Nebraska’s 24-6 loss at Minnesota. So we dive back into that mess. Why did it go wrong? What happened to Dana Holgorsen’s plan that worked so well a week earlier? And the big question: Where is this season headed, with Northwestern playing well as it comes to Lincoln on Saturday?

We divert to address an exhibition victory by the Nebraska men’s basketball team against BYU. Things continue to happen in college football that have set this coaching carousel season up as a momentous one. And what will Matt Rhule have to say on Monday? It’s all here. Join us.

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