I-80 Club

t's a happy brunch this Friday as Jack and Kaleb gather after a 2-0 week for the first time since December! The optimism is flowing in the guys' NCAA Tournament Confidence Meter rankings which continue to climb. Plus: A full rundown on all the tourney projections, metrics, and probabilities for Nebraska across multiple sources. The ever-present question about the number of wins that is "safe" - Is...

Josh and Jack hop on the mics on a Tuesday night, still basking in the glow of Nebrasketball's upset road win at Oregon. They unpack how it happened before looking ahead to the next stretch of games. What record do they need? What record is possible? Then, they discuss the addition of Mike Ekeler to the football staff and try to figure out what he can do to fix special teams. Is it scheme or is it...

Jack, Kaleb, and Bigelow get together to watch and enjoy (?) Nebraska's 86-72 win over Washington. The game got off to a terrible state as Washington made their first 87 three-pointers (approximately). The mood was sour, but SIPS FOR SUPER CHATS helped improve things a bit. Nebraska then rolled in the second half, doing so in a way that was surprisingly comfortable. Take it all in with the boys fr...

This is a preview of Volleyball State's interview with John Cook! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe to Volleyball State on Apple , Spotify , or wherever you get your pods! Also, watch it on YouTube here. The newly retired boss of Nebraska Volleyball, John Cook, joins Lincoln and Jeff to discuss his 25-year career in Lincoln, why now was the right time to step away, the importance of family, hi...

Nebraska goes on the road and shocks 16th-ranked Oregon for the team's fourth ranked win of the year! The guys, if nothing else, are just thrilled to not be doing a depressing show for the second week in a row! Some of the things they hit on include:  How it was vintage Brice and Juwan and it's incredible how much getting that changes the entire team. Nebraska didn't do anything amazing...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club . And don’t forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel ! Jack and Josh turn on the mics after a crazy busy week for the I-80 Club, Husker athletics, and even their own personal lives! Jack takes the listeners behind the scenes for his new radio show and ho...

Just over 12 hours after Nebraska finally ends its losing streak with a resume-boosting win against Illinois, Jack and Kaleb sit down to survey the impact of the game and whether the success from Thursday night can stick. Also, it's a little deeper into the show than usual, but the guys update their NCAA Tournament Confidence rating after a 1-1 week with a blowout loss and a big home win. In addit...

Nebraska finally ended their long losing streak in an overtime win against Illinois! Jack, Kaleb and Jacob discuss: Juwan and Brice finally played like Juwan and Brice. What brought about the renewed defensive intensity? Fred has shortened the rotation... Why did that seem to work?  Why was Nebraska able to survive getting significantly out-rebounded?  Sam Hoiberg gets minutes he hasn't...

NOTE: This episode was recorded BEFORE John Cook announced his retirement at Nebraska! For more on that, check out Wednesday night's podcast with Jeff, Lincoln, Josh Peterson, and Jack Mitchell: https://www.youtube.com/live/0bn14fmujt0?si=kAo_DssMRh3PpSFC We're back! Now excited to be part of the I-80 Club, Lincoln and Jeff catch up on a busy January in the volleyball world. Transfer portal, coach...

Jack Mitchell and Josh Peterson welcome the newest additions of the I-80 Club onto their podcast network! Jeff Sheldon and Lincoln Arneal of Volleyball State are here and wouldn't know you it, it comes on the biggest news day to hit Nebraska volleyball... ever? They break down the John Cook retirement news, Dani Busboom Kelly becoming the new head coach, and what it means for the portal, 2025, and...

The Super Bowl is set and Josh Peterson and Mike Schaefer recap what happened to get to this point. The Bills/Chiefs game was excellent once again and the Chiefs were able to make the plays when it mattered the most. Are they more inevitable now than the Patriots were throughout their run? How do the Bills recover from this? They also discuss Philadelphia's dominating win over Washington and why t...

Another weekend road game, another blowout loss for Nebraska. Jack and Kaleb are back for another episode of basketball fan groundhog day from hell. Among the topics: Nebraska changed the starting lineup like the guys hoped they would, but it didn't matter. Jack has moved into the acceptance phase with Brice Williams. The unthinkable possibility that Nebraska was better without their two best and...

Jack Mitchell and Josh Peterson are back on a Saturday morning and after they discuss upcoming projects inside of the I-80 Club, they dive into memories of Calvin Jones. Jack tells stories of what it was like watching him, the Nebraska/Oklahoma rivalry, and what it was like seeing so many Omaha running backs play at Nebraska. Plus, Guys Naming Dudes and a little preview of the NFL games on Sunday....

Jack and Kaleb get together to, once again, assess the damage from a two-loss week, including:  The largest movement of the NCAA Tourney confidence meter to date. Confirmation that there is still a path IF there's a significant improvement from the last five games. What are the best offensive and defensive lineups on the team? More complete confusion about the way Brice is being used/is playi...

Right before Nebraska took on the Trojans of USC, Josh and Jack previewed the game and asked some big picture questions about the team. Knowing what we know now, it most certainly was a must win and doesn't mean good things moving forward. They also welcomed Kaleb Henry live from the arena to talk some more hoops. While the game hadn't happened, the discussion still fits for things moving forward....

The guys gather after Nebraska's fifth straight loss to assess what went wrong this time, whether the first two months of the season were fools gold, and what may still be salvageable for the remainder of the year. For more content like this, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club  | For more on Husker sports, visit huskermax.com  | Subscribe to the Stretch B...

Josh Peterson and Mike Schaefer recap the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs! How was Washington able to perform like they did against Detroit? Can a rookie QB really go into Philadelphia and pick up another win? Bills/Ravens was everything we wanted and now sets up another matchup vs. the Chiefs. Patrick Mahomes and the belief he'll get it done no matter what. And more! For more content like th...

Nebraska loses their fourth straight game on the road to Maryland and at least some of the fan base is panicking! So, Jack, Kaleb, and Bigelow discuss whether this was the game that raised significant red flags for the season. Plus a deeper look at what went wrong, a mysterious lack of timeout usage, and a discussion on whether this game foreshadowed some significant personnel or rotation changes....

Jack and Josh are back together for their Saturday staple and the podcast goes every which way imaginable: Nebrasketball loses again... what now? Attending games in suites. Josh's story about trying to get to Denver sports radio. Plus, the NFL Playoffs, fandom, and so much more! This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreo...

Jack and Kaleb set the table for brunch after Nebraska takes a loss they could ill afford against Rutgers, where both the offense and defense had their own separate issues that eventually spelled doom. The game analysis begs the question: Is the bigger problem the offense or the defense? Has the Big Ten solved Nebraska's defense or is this just a matchup/execution issue? And why does Brice look so...

Josh and Jack are back together for a rare Tuesday pod and they open up the Chat Sack and take questions from subscribers, including: Would they rather Nebraska make the CFP or win their first tournament game in men's basketball? Is it better to have a good field goal kicker or returner? What fast food item is criminally underrated by the public at large? And so much more! Did you enjoy the episod...

After a brutal loss by Schaef's Minnesota Vikings, he reconvenes with Josh for the second National Fun League pod in as many days to break it down and discuss what the hell happened. Why was Sam Darnold so bad? Did his head coach let him down? And retroactively, did this ruin the season? After a quick digression into TV shows, bad endings, and binging, they dive back into the NFL and the opening t...

Josh and Schaef are back at it, reviewing the first round of the NFL Playoffs and trying to figure out what it means for things moving forward. They dive into the impressive victory by the Ravens, with an eye on their big game vs. the Bills in the Divisional Round. And is there any way Houston makes things interesting vs. Kansas City, after they took down the Chargers? Plus, a long look at Philade...

The guys convene after another road Big Ten blowout, this time on the road against Purdue. It got very, very ugly, and they try to discern where the biggest problems lie with the team in these games and how that bodes for the rest of the season. A full concern level assessment of 3-point defense, offensive strategy, player rotation, Brice's aggressiveness, rebounding, turnovers, and being ready to...

Fresh off another great semi-final, Jack and Josh return to the mics to dive into the CFP and their early thoughts on the national championship game. They also discuss a weirdly quiet (or is it?) time surrounding Husker football, Dylan Raiola's celebration after the win in NYC, and more! This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a mont...