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-Are people overlooking Nebraska in 2026 or do they seem pretty predictable to you based on the players all coming back? -Ohio State seems to be the favorite in the Big Ten and in the country to win the national title…would you take them over Oregon and Indiana or not? -Do you expect the SEC to go a 4 th straight year without a national title or will someone end the drought for the conference? Adv...

-The 2 areas we have the most questions about Nebraska’s starters are at RB and a 2 nd CB opposite of Andrew Marshall. -RB could be a 4-player battle; and the 2 nd CB position could be similar (Jeremiah Charles, Victor Evans, Danny Odem)… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We live in a prediction market world and while we don’t condone people to participate in betting---it’s fun to mention the numbers per Polymarket of chances to win the B1G title, which are as follows: -Ohio State (32%); Oregon (26%); Indiana (23%); USC (9%); Michigan (8%); Penn State (5%); Washington (4%); and Nebraska and all other teams sit with a 2% chance. Which of the teams at 2% would you g...

-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

-Well, maybe not a disappointment—but you get it. Yesterday was B1G Media Days for Husker volleyball and the rest of the league in Chicago, and Nebraska is once again the favorite to win the league which is expected to be strong once again -Dani Busboom-Kelly came to Lincoln knowing all the expectations for the program…and shies away from nothing Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

-Matt Rhule mentioned at Big Ten Media Days that when Nebraska’s o-line was able to move the ball up front, good things happened; when they didn’t, bad things happened. That’s obviously football in a nutshell -Holgorsen is at his best with a good running game and when the o-line can protect the QB well---which is the case for most OCs, to be fair---but is Nebraska in a place to help him succeed th...

-Final thoughts on Day 1 of Fall camp and anything from NFL Training Camp… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-On Friday night, a federal judge in Colorado granted a preliminary injunction that could give Class of 2022 athletes who exhausted their eligibility this spring another year to compete….this applies to the NCAA’s new five-year eligibility rule -Nebraska has left one spot open on their roster for this very reason…will we be seeing the return of Jamarques for one more go? Advertising Inquiries: htt...

-We’ve discussed this a lot recently, but it was a comment from B1G Media Days, too, where comments were made about ADs view the importance of who a possible coach could bring with them as a main reason for them being considered to be hired -This is where we look at the concept of Matt Rhule, who came in without any players with him…is his type of hire already a thing of the past? Advertising Inqu...

-Cignetti said the B1G doesn’t run the “hype machine” that others---the SEC—run, and also said the Big Ten is the best conference in college football…which he definitely should say -Cigs also said Iowa was the most underrated football team in the country last year, and that he’s sick of vacation and ready to go boss some people around Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & O...

-Every team in football wants to be good on both sides of the ball in the red zone, but Nebraska has struggled with it for quite some time---and it is just one reason for their continued mediocrity -Rhule mentioned that red zone defense is Rob Aurich’s top priority---ahead of stopping the run this Fall—so what can be done on that side of the ball? And how can a team improve offensively without a R...

-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

-There’s lots of questions regarding Nebraska’s RB battle without Emmett Johnson in the picture---it’s down to Mekhi Nelson, Tikey Hayes, Jamal Rule and Isaiah Mozee -Will we ever feel truly good about that position during camp and into the season? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-You’ve made it, football fans—the next month will be full of updates from Fall camp as we lead into Nebraska’s first game vs. Ohio on September 5 th -Troy Dannen said at Media Days that this is Nebraska’s best roster in quite some time, to which Matt Rhule agreed. Rhule also noted Nebraska is the third-most experienced team in FBS, and said the team he inherited wasn’t strong…but it should be in...

-Final thoughts on Media Days and our favorite moments of what we heard and saw… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We are less than a week away from the Pinnacle Bank Championships in Omaha…what do the spectators need to know? -Are there any ticket options for giveaways for Breakers to attend the event? Will Jeff be on the scene? What about Doug Ganz? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It's no question that the B1G has the best teams at the top of its conference, but does that truly define who the better league is? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on Bill’s mind today? More with Luke Gifford… -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

-Rhule said that Holgorsen did an "admirable" job in 2025 despite the circumstances Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Recap all the July events; 2026 Lancaster County Super Fair; YMCA Railyard Rims; and Budweiser Clydesdales… -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We delve more into what Matt Rhule had to say at the side podium Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Rhule led things off for the podium session in late morning, saying Nebraska’s goals are still to make the playoff and get past the 7-6 type of season…he was also high on the QB room with 3 players who all started games last year at the D1 level -Rhule said he wants to earn back the respect of the local and national media…which is a good place to start -Also, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowl...

-Final thoughts on today’s final day of B1G Media Days and anything that’s popped up from Chicago since yesterday… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The man who walks on water---OK, let’s not go THAT far---will be in the building this morning to wrap up the podium sessions, as he looks to defend Indiana’s national title this upcoming season -What will Jake do? Can Sip keep him in check? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Cigs? Rhule? Who is most intriguing Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy