Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK

-We talked about some games from Week Zero last segment…but what had Bill scratching his head? -Nebraska’s Apple Store is at Computer Hardware—just south of 70 th & O in Lincoln, and in Hastings, Kearney and Grand Island Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We’re just days away from Nebraska/Ohio at 11am at Memorial Stadium---but we did have eyes on games this weekend, including North Carolina taking down TCU in Ireland (15-10), and USC beating San Jose State, 42-26 -Let’s give a shout out also to Memphis for a big win at UNLV in Charles Huff’s debut as head coach for the Tigers.. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out...

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today? -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The matches in Dallas were exhibition matches, but Nebraska won both of those on Thursday night---over Florida and SMU -The season truly began at 7:30pm on Saturday, when Nebraska swept UNLV—and awaited No. 2 Texas yesterday… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sip was in attendance for Trae Taylor’s first appearance in high school football in Nebraska, a massive crowd that saw a late comeback by Millard South to beat Millard North, 35-34. Taylor’s stats: 16/31, 344 yards, 3 TDs….but he ran the ball 24 times for 94 yards -There seems to be some sort of communication difference in terms of if Nebraska coaches were upset about Taylor running it 24 times…r...

-Final thoughts on the slate of games in Week 0 tomorrow and how much the guys will be watching…. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Tua Tagovailoa gets the start tonight in Miami against the rebuilding Dolphins---a team he is by far and away the highest-paid player on this year despite being on the Atlanta Falcons -Both teams aren’t supposed to be very good this season, but it’ll be interesting to see the reception Tua gets from Dolphins fans… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redc...

-You can catch TCU/UNC at 11am on ESPN; then, San Jose State/USC at 2pm on NBC; and NC State/Virginia at 2:30pm on ESPN (remember when that game was supposed to be played in Brazil?) -You can catch North Dakota State’s first appearance as an FBS team vs. Jacksonville State (4:30pm, CBS Sports Network); and Hawaii/Stanford (6pm, ACC Network)…and, yes, there’s a late night game—Memphis/UNLV (9pm, FO...

-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on Bill’s mind today? -If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-FBS football kicks off tomorrow with TCU/North Carolina at Aviva Stadium in Dublin—a place The Stool has all been—and the Horned Frogs enter as a 9.5-point favorite vs. UNC, who have had another tumultuous offseason and Fall camp so far -Do you ever wonder what a win for Nebraska vs. Northwestern in that game in 2022 could have done for the season? Instead, Scott Frost was fired after a terrible...

-PBA QubicaAMF Mark 3One Open, 2026 Lincoln Zombie Walk, Cars & Coffee, and Trailride Food Truck Festival -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s on Sip’s mind today in how to properly age gracefully? Let’s find out… -Go see Ron and the team at Tredz Central Tire Pros for your next tire, just south of Cortland on Highway 77 AND now on West O Street Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska went undefeated last year in the regular season and always has a tough non-conference…last night they started with No. 17 Florida before awaiting the winner of Penn State/SMU… -Tomorrow, Nebraska will face UNLV in Las Vegas before a major battle with No. 2 Texas on Sunday in Vegas… -And, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from toda...

-Guess who is starting vs. the Dolphins tomorrow in the final preseason game? TUA….for the Falcons Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Petitti signed a new contract yesterday through 2033 that keeps him as commissioner of the league…and why not for both sides? It’s been a good relationship. -Also, Thomas Castellanos is going to Texas Tech…will he start over Will Hammond or be a quality backup instead? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s been a while and football season is here…so why not check in with MARTY in Tallahassee to get ready for the season? -What are things looking like for Florida State from what Marty has heard? Rebound year for Mike Norvell or more of the same? -Marty follows Nebraska closely but obviously is not here very often…is he feeling optimistic about the Huskers this year or not? Advertising Inquiries:...

-It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday….what’s on Bill’s mind today? -Contact RANDY at Deinert Contracting for any house remodel projects---call/text him at (402) 417-5204 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-On3’s Brett McMurphy wrote about the long season ahead yesterday, pointing out that college football plays 11 games in 38 days to crown its champion, compared to the NFL playing 13 games in 29 days to end at the Super Bowl -We never complain about more college football, but being dragged out so far in the playoffs is the complaint here---Georgia’s Kirby Smart said, “no sport I know of shuts down...

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s the ‘Spikes Under the Lights’ event tonight at Jerry’s World, where Nebraska plays No. 17 Florida at 7pm in a best-of-3 series, followed by No. 10 Penn State vs. No. 11 SMU…and the winners then play to wrap up the night for $1 million -It should be noted---each of the 4 teams gets a guaranteed $200,000 for being there---the champion gets an extra $200,000---and you can watch it all on TNT Ad...

-It’s a good night to have ESPN Plus, because you can watch any of 18 possible games on the bonus station for the network -There will be no bottom ticker however on the broadcast -We have 4 different games at 5pm---Maine/Towson; Stony Brook/Delaware State; Mercyhurst/Youngstown State; and Ohio Dominican/Morehead State -Do any Breakers actually sports bet on FCS games? Is it easier to win on them t...

-It’s the eve of college football’s return…when we are on air tomorrow, there will be FOOTBALL THAT NIGHT Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s the eve of college football’s return…when we are on air tomorrow, there will be FOOTBALL THAT NIGHT Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-On3’s Pete Nakos has been talking to all the different college football teams about what their players are making, and it looks like Miami’s Darian Mensah is on tops of the list at $6 million this year with possible bonuses in there for performance -Nakos points out that Colandrea is at a reported $2.5 million, ahead of the likes of Maiva ($1.5 million); and even Gunnor Stockton ($1.5- 2mil)… Adv...

-Troy Dannen talked several times the last few days and said on radio Monday night that the sellout streak will not be ending thanks to a strong marketing push…will it continue to be a battle every game to keep it alive—and at what point is it not worth it? -The Big Ten is passing a rule that doesn’t allow NFL players to return to play college football in their conference…can you believe those are...