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Is Nebraska’s remaining football schedule even more manageable after the results of Week 5? Sep 29, 2025

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What a weekend it was in college football. The big games in Week 5 lived up to the hype, from morning to late at night. Much of what happened in the Big Ten could impact Nebraska as the Huskers navigate the remaining eight opponents on their regular-season schedule. Each of Nebraska’s four foes in November lost on Saturday. So does that make the Huskers’ road any easier?

Connor and Mitch are discussing possible storylines for Week 6 as Michigan State prepares to visit Memorial Stadium. And did you see all those memorable moments from Saturday? We did. And we’re having fun as we look back. Join us.

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Nebraska football mailbag: A tribute to Matt Vrzal. And debating the troughs vs. the trenches Sep 26, 2025

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It’s unexpectedly sorrowful here after the passing of former Nebraska offensive lineman Matt Vrzal. We remember Vrz. His pizza and his personality will be sorely missed around the state of Nebraska and by many in the communities that he impacted.

In the mailbag, we’re asked to make a decision between troughs and trenches. Does Nebraska face that choice? We’re talking about the Huskers’ issues on the offensive and defensive lines. Do the Huskers match up well against Michigan State? Why didn’t Nebraska get a running back from the transfer portal? What’s real and what’s not when it comes to NIL funding? And more on the various conversations about Dylan Raiola. Join us.

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Big 10 SQUAD - What the Nebraska Cornhuskers Will do in Week Five Sep 25, 2025

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Week 5 will be major for the Big 10! The top game in the country is the Oregon Ducks taking on the Penn State Nittany Lions. The USC Trojans are traveling to the Illinois Fighting Illini, the Ohio State Buckeyes are visiting the Washington Huskies and more!

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Nebraska football: A realistic bye week checklist for Matt Rhule and the Huskers Sep 25, 2025

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Moving right past the latest drama on social media around analysis of Dylan Raiola, we’re making a bye week checklist for the Nebraska football team. What can the Huskers do this week to fix problems that have appeared through four games? Is it realistic for Nebraska to pick a second running back, settle on the right combination at offensive tackle and address the point of contact up front on defense? Connor and Mitch have thoughts.

We look at a huge Week 5 in college football, discussing three games in the Big Ten and three outside of the conference that capture our attention. And we have a request from Aaron in Montana, who’s bringing family to Lincoln next week for his meaningful maiden voyage to Memorial Stadium. Join us.

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Does Nebraska football need to sound the alarm over its upcoming Big Ten schedule? Sep 24, 2025

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The bye week is upon us. Nebraska and its next opponent, Michigan State, are resting ahead of a game next Saturday in Lincoln to kick off October. Would wins for the Huskers against the Spartans, Maryland and Minnesota do more for Nebraska than what it could have gained by taking down Michigan? Connor and Mitch weigh in. We’re looking at the upcoming foes through the lens of their play in the first month of the season – and taking stock in the entire Big Ten. Who’s better than we expected, and who is not?

Also, how do the Huskers fix their woeful rushing offense and rushing defense performance from the first two games this season against Power 4 opponents? Can they fix it in 2025? And we go around college football, with a look at the Oklahoma State situation and the decision by the SEC and the ACC to go all in on nine conference games plus an outside power foe. Join us.

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Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule on why the Dylan Raiola narrative is all wrong Sep 22, 2025

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We’ve got a special Monday night pod for you. If you’re listening on Tuesday, that’s OK. We’ll be back on Wednesday to return to our normal schedule. For now, we’re still in the mode of reviewing Nebraska’s 30-27 loss on Saturday against Michigan. We heard on Monday from Matt Rhule, who had plenty to say about the Huskers’ mindset to enter the bye week ahead of October.

Rhule discussed the questions that he’s seeing with Nebraska after four games. And he addressed the Dylan Raiola narrative that the Huskers’ sophomore quarterback can do nothing other than look and act like Patrick Mahomes. It is, of course, all quite ridiculous, but it’s become an elephant in the room. So we’re tackling it here, along with Rhule, in this episode. And we finish with a rant about the scoring opportunity – yes, that’s singular – in the opening minutes at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

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REACTION: Nebraska football fails to clear a massive hurdle against Michigan Sep 21, 2025

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In the end, Michigan’s edge at the line of scrimmage was too significant. The Nebraska football team lost 30-27 on Saturday to the Wolverines, a 28th consecutive defeat against an AP-ranked opponent. Even with two gift-wrapped scoring opportunities on which Nebraska capitalized, it could not overcome Michigan’s dominance up front.

The Huskers left points on the field, too. But we don’t believe that’s what cost the Huskers this game. Dylan Raiola was sacked seven times. The quarterback still threw for 308 yards and three scores. He was surly in defeat – and that’s OK. Nebraska needs his leadership. And Raiola is providing it. Several others shined for Nebraska in defeat. Join us for a full analysis.

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Nebraska football mailbag: The fans have spoken – and they’re worried about Bryce Underwood Sep 19, 2025

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The Friday mailbag is here. We’ve made it to the end of Michigan week. Nebraska fans remain a confident bunch, but they have some concerns to enter this game. Notably, how will the Huskers stop Bryce Underwood, the Wolverines’ dynamic quarterback? Someone in our audience today questions if the Huskers should even want to go to the CFP. What?!?

After Matt Rhule raved about his experience at the Bud Crawford fight, what is the greatest sporting event you’ve attended? Connor and Mitch have thoughts. Should Nebraska play TJ Lateef if the right moment emerges? We’ve got questions from Thailand and Hawaii, new locations for this podcast. And we finish today on the subject of Nebraska’s highly paid backup offensive tackle, Elijah Pritchett. Join us.

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Big 10 SQUAD - What did the Nebraska Huskers do in Week Three? Sep 18, 2025

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Taking a look back and what happened across the Big 10 during week three and what will be going down in week four. Did ESPN rob the Indiana Hoosiers of Gameday with the Illinois Fighting Illini in town? Can the Nebraska Cornhuskers stay perfect against the Michigan Wolverines? Plus more!

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The single-most important factor for Nebraska football to beat Michigan Sep 18, 2025

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The final opportunity to preview Michigan-Nebraska, before our end-of-the-week mailbag episode, is here. And like a light bulb that flashed on in a dark room, it hit Mitch on Wednesday. What is the single-most important factor for Nebraska to beat Michigan? He’s got it. And it’s specific. Connor’s got a key to victory as well to discuss before Matt Schick of ESPN joins the pod for an enjoyable second segment.

Matt, or M-a-a-a-a-t-t as he’s known by some, discusses his many connections with our hosts, his own time in Nebraska, “The Schick and Nick Show,” and of course, we use this opportunity to get his thoughts on the big game Saturday in Lincoln. Also… we’ve got predictions. Join us.

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