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-Nebraska is believed to have the easiest non-conference schedule of any FBS team this season---so a 3-0 start is expected and is absolutely necessary to achieve goals for the season. So, if we can’t learn a ton about how this team will look vs. B1G teams…what can be seen as things to build on? -Is it the ability to force turnovers? Ability to get to the QB with a pass rush? A consistent, steady r...

-We mentioned it yesterday, but the crowd at The Coliseum was awful in USC’s 42-26 win over San Jose State on Saturday---we are aware of the heat wave going through California which does mean something -Kirk Herbstreit said on the ‘Nonstop’ podcast for USC fans to “get a** to the Coliseum” and support a team trying to make a statement in the B1G Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

-What were some of the things that Rhule said about Justin Evans? -Update on the running back room? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today? -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-New this year at the stadium you can get: an N-shaped pretzel; Fairbury polish sausage; footlong Ribwich; dry-rubbed wings; and street corn -Also, for morning games only---breakfast tacos will be available….which items will sell well? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Rhule mentioned that Nebraska knows their single-digit jersey recipients this year---but we won’t be told until Saturday---other than Justin Evans, who isn’t even allowed to wear a single-digit jersey -Nebraska will also go game-by-game on team captains…and that the defense “looks and feels right” heading into Week 1 of the season…what about the RBs? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b...

-Final thoughts from Sip on what he saw from Trae Taylor/Tory Pittman on Friday and game week ahead for Nebraska.. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-In early August, Missouri senator Eric Schmitt introduced a measure to recognize the Tigers’ claim to the 1960 national title and the only undefeated season in program history. However---they finished No.5 in the AP Poll that season -And—apparently Washington and Iowa claim national titles from that season---how are we really revising history 66 years later? Missouri will honor the 1960 team in S...

As college football continues to trend toward not allowing NFL players back into the NCAAs, Matt Rhule made another great point about it Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-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...

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-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:...