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Frost fallout: Did the former Nebraska coach further damage his legacy? Jul 10, 2025

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It’s Thursday and we’re still talking about Scott Frost’s appearance from early this week at Big 12 media days. Frost threw shade at Nebraska. And it’s not gone over well in the Cornhusker State. Why the harsh reaction this time after Nebraska fans went relatively easy on Frost when he was fired for his 16-31 record over four-plus seasons?

How does the Frost episode compare to other moments of former Nebraska coaches who threw darts at the Huskers? Also at Big 12 media days, on Wednesday Colorado coach Deion Sanders took the stage and conducted a press conference as only he can. We admit it, we’re fascinated with Sanders.

Finally, the Bowl of Fascination brings to us an offensive piece with ability to raise the ceiling for the Huskers with Dana Holgorsen at the controls. Join us.

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Why, Scott, why? Former Nebraska coach Scott Frost dishes on the Huskers Jul 09, 2025

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Here we are in July 2025, and a Scott Frost-Nebraska story is leading the show. Why? Because the former Nebraska coach couldn’t help himself when asked on Tuesday at Big 12 media days about his time in Lincoln. Frost opened up about the “detour” in his coaching path while visiting with reporters from The Athletic. Mitch and Connor discuss the fallout.

There was more on Tuesday from Big 12 media days. We heard from Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield, whose team faces Nebraska in the Aug. 28 season opener at Arrowhead Stadium. Is the Nebraska fan base already on the mind of Satterfield, who talked up the “neutral site” aspect of the upcoming matchup?

And Day 3 in our Bowl of Fascination countdown is here. We discuss a defensive back who enjoyed a breakout last season in Lincoln. Join us.

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Nebraska football: Can the Huskers keep up with outrageous spenders in recruiting? Jul 08, 2025

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Texas Tech is set to pay multiple millions for an offensive tackle. The storyline out of Lubbock is nothing new, but the dollar figures continue to rise. What’s the impact for Matt Rhule and Nebraska, a program that thinks similarly to the Red Raiders but likely isn’t jumping to get into a bidding war with the bank rollers from Tech?

Speaking of the Red Raiders, they’re on stage Tuesday at Big 12 media days, along with coaches and players from schools that include UCF and Cincinnati. Will Scott Frost be back in our conversations later on Tuesday? What should Frost even be asked at this point about his coaching journey over the past few years?

And we’re moving forward with our countdown to Big Ten media days, listing Nebraska players that intrigue us. We’ve even got a name for this segment. Tune in to hear it.

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Nebraska football: Best case, worst case? And a countdown to Las Vegas Jul 07, 2025

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We’re back after the holiday weekend to begin the countdown to Big Ten media days for Matt Rhule Nebraska football – and ultimately to the start of preseason camp, which is just three weeks away. First up on this Monday, we’re talking about a ridiculous aggregation by one media outlet last week of another media outlet’s summer outlook for the Huskers.

Connor and Mitch review their Fourth of July events. And we begin a countdown – call it whatever you want – of intriguing Huskers ahead of the 2025 season. To lead off our list, we’re looking at the defensive line. What is the expectation for one big defender who introduced himself to Husker Nation with a play that changed the momentum of Rhule’s first season in Lincoln?

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Nebraska football mailbag: If the Huskers can’t beat Iowa, is the season a failure? Jul 04, 2025

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A very busy Friday mailbag show for you on the Fourth of July. Listeners and viewers are chiming in from all over this great country, asking questions about Iowa, Matt Rhule’s leash, Kansas City barbeque, Memorial Stadium seating and the potential for conflict between football programs and their apparel providers because of NIL.

Connor and Mitch are here to provide answers. Join us and have a happy and safe holiday.

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Big 10 SQUAD - Where do Nebraska Huskers rank in Conference power rankings? Jul 03, 2025

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Big Ten football power rankings spark heated debate. Is Penn State truly the top dog, or will Ohio State reclaim their throne?

Spencer McLaughlin and his all-star panel dissect the conference's hierarchy, with USC's placement igniting fierce discussion. Mark Culkin makes a bold case for the Trojans' ascent, while others question their readiness. The crew also analyzes Washington's potential dark horse status and Indiana's win total prediction for the upcoming season.

Key topics include defensive improvements, quarterback performances, and the impact of challenging schedules on team success. Jacob Goins and Craig Sheeman offer optimistic outlooks for the Hoosiers, but can Indiana really hit 9 wins against a tough slate?

Tune in for expert insights on your favorite Big Ten teams and players as the season approaches. Will your team rise or fall in the rankings?

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The NCAA got something right: What it means for Nebraska football Jul 03, 2025

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On this Thursday before the Fourth of July, we’re here to do something rare. Connor and Mitch praise the NCAA for how it has handled a roster overflow at the start of the revenue-sharing era. No later than Sunday, every football program with more than 105 players on its roster must submit a list of designated student-athletes to the NCAA.

The players assigned a DSA label won’t count toward the roster limit, no matter where they play. All of this could have created a minor mess in the middle of summer. But it won’t. Because of a decision made by a committee within the much-maligned collegiate governing body. How does it work, and why does it matter for Matt Rhule and the Huskers? We explain.

Also, is Omaha North DB Darion Jones set to disappoint Nebraska fans? We discuss the state of in-state recruiting. We have a Red Panda update. And we assess the remaining needs for Nebraska in the 2026 recruiting class.

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Nebraska football: The roster math that has allowed the Huskers' recruiting class to take off Jul 02, 2025

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Recruiting continues to surge for Nebraska in these first days of July. On Tuesday, wide receiver Larry Miles of Winter Garden, Fla., joined the 2026 class as its 12th member – and the ninth to commit in the past month. He’s part of the “Flobraska” movement. Is that a real moniker? Connor and Mitch have more thoughts on the Huskers’ recruiting momentum and the roster math that has enabled it to occur.

What will Nebraska do in designating players to count above the 105-player limit? Is Red Panda OK after she took a fall on Tuesday? We have ideas for Marques Buford, Nebraska’s in-house media correspondent who’s headed to Big Ten media days with Matt Rhule, Dylan Raiola and the crew.

Also, we weigh in on Rhule’s cryptic post on social media from early this week. What was he talking about? Join us on this Wednesday.

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Nebraska football jumps into a brave, new world as July 1 arrives Jul 01, 2025

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Revenue sharing is here – officially – in college sports. Little way exists to overstate the significance of what July 1 means for Nebraska football, for other sports in Lincoln and all of their peers in the Big Ten and beyond. Connor and Mitch today attempt to put into perspective this new era for Matt Rhule and the Huskers.

Also, the Big Ten media days participant list was released Monday. For Nebraska, Dylan Raiola, Henry Lutovsky and DeShon Singleton are headed to Las Vegas. We analyze the Big Ten media days list, an annual rite of passage and offseason milestone.

Finally, Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti spoke about the College Football Playoff. And Nebraska received a pair of commitments on the offensive line for its 2026 recruiting class. Join us as we dig into all of it.

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Nebraska football gains MAJOR recruiting momentum as June closes Jun 30, 2025

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We’re back on this Monday to review and preview the major momentum that Nebraska football and Matt Rhule are adding to their 2026 recruiting class. The Huskers gained a commitment from a Georgia wide receiver over the weekend. And there are big things on the horizon as the fruitful month of June winds to a close.

Another wide receiver is set to make his choice, along with a coveted offensive tackle, and the top remaining target for the Huskers from the state of Nebraska. Connor and Mitch are here to assess this surge in recruiting news. What is the role of Daikiel Shorts in all of it? And what do recent developments say about Rhule’s evolving approach to talent acquisition?

Also, we go off the rails and spend 10 minutes talking about barbeque. Join us for a sweaty start to this holiday week.

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