I-80 Club

Josh Peterson and Jack Mitchell get together after a long-awaited result on the gridiron... Nebraska winning a game to get them bowl eligible. They break it down from many angles, including: How has the offense been able to improve this much in such a short amount of time? Why is it so different? What's going on with the defense? The students stormed the field for the second time this season... ho...

Fresh off Nebrasketball's big win over Creighton, Jack Mitchell and Josh Peterson return to the podcast to pick up the pieces from the win and discuss how much fun they had watching the game. They then turn their attention to Nebraska football ahead of the massive game vs. Wisconsin: Is this the biggest game of Rhule's coaching career? They discuss how different things are right now, what it means...

Jack, Kaleb, and Bigelow get together after Nebraska shocks Creighton and try to figure out exactly what went so right for the Cornhuskers. No one expected Kalkbrenner to score in single digits, let alone a single field goal attempt, and the guys try and unpack how that happened. And if Jack's pure glee about this game going the way it did isn't enough for you, the guys look ahead t...

The night we've been waiting for finally arrived! It's Jack in all his glory, with Josh riding shotgun, as Nebrasketball took down Creighton 74-63 and won their second straight game vs. the Jays in Omaha! Come along for the journey of a dominating Husker victory that kind of left Jack wanting more. Watch this episode on YouTube ! For more content like this and support an independent podcast, becom...

Several hours before tipoff, Jack and Kaleb get ready for Nebraska/Creighton with a first-ever game day episode! Right away the guys update their NCAA confidence meters, which are going in different directions. The guys also discuss what a Nebraska win against Creighton needs to look like to be possible. Plus, they dig into Creighton's brief season and discuss how different this version of Creight...

Jack and Josh go big picture on Nebraska football in ways they didn't expect coming into the pod: How has Nebraska found it so difficult to win when others haven't? Was Bo right? Is there too much attention on Nebraska football? Wait... was Bo right? All that and more. Watch this episode on YouTube ! Did you enjoy the episode? To hear more content like this, and get it ad free, become a Patron tod...

After Nebraska loses a nail biter against St. Mary's, the guys assemble and dig into the positives and negatives from the game, of which there are definitely plenty of both. What is on the current Mount Rushmore of Nebraska's weaknesses and how much potential is there for those to be addressed and improved? Plus, the player that the guys all think will be the primary person to replace th...

Nebraska lost again. Let's talk about it. Josh and Jack discuss Nebraska's 28-20 loss to USC in all its glory, including: What changes and similarities they saw in the Dana Holgorsen offense in his first game. The Blackshirts' inability to get a stop when it was needed. Dylan Raiola's continued regression. Plus, the amazing ability Nebraska has to play in and lose so many games like this. Towards...

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 ! After a crazy two weeks for Husker football, another game day has finally arrived. Josh and Jack unpack: The Dana Holgorsen offense and what could actually change vs. USC. Who benefits from the chang...

Jack Mitchell and Kaleb Henry sit down for brunch and identify what basketball-related question they think may be the most unanimously agreed upon amongst Husker sports fans. Plus: The NCAA confidence meter. Kaleb tries to sell Jack on reasons to be bullish on this team after three buy games. Why has the offense got more efficient but still isn't "exciting?" A look ahead to St. Mary's. They a...

Jack and Josh get together to discuss one of the biggest news items of the entire season: Dana Holgorsen is the new OC. They discuss: Jack's thoughts on why he didn't expect this to happen but why he's still not apologizing for pushing back against the Fire Satt crowd! What could actually improve in the final three games and if differences will be noticeable. What it means for 2025 and beyond. Spe...

The guys review a win and try to figure out whether the mixed bag on offense means things are trending the right way or that shooting is going to be an ongoing issue. Plus, what’s going on with Brice, what could Sam do more of, and Griffiths impresses even without being hot from deep. They also look ahead to the battle against Saint Mary’s in Sioux Falls on Sunday. Did you enjoy the episode? For m...

Josh Peterson and Mike Schaefer reconvene after (most of) Week 10 in the NFL to discuss a wide variety of topics around the league, including: Another horrific Cowboys loss and why this year has gone to hell. The Vikings win over the Jaguars and why Schaef still thinks they're the second-best team in the NFC. Who are the other contenders for that spot? Chiefs/Bills in Week 11. Do we buy into the C...

There's no Nebraska game to preview but Josh and Jack still have plenty to discuss ahead of the final three games of Nebraska's season, including: Changes that could be coming to Nebraska football in 2024. Why turning the season around is possible this year, including a specific callback. Frustration with fans over the idea of "being right." Hot seat for Matt Rhule in 2025? And more! This is a fre...

Jack Mitchell and Kaleb Henry start this week by once again updating our NCAA Tournament confidence ratings... Could one measly game move the meter? The guys know everyone warns against doing this, but they play the transitive game with Nebraska, Creighton, and UTRGV. Plus, as Fred narrows minutes for the squad in the coming games, which player gives you FOMO and more on the surprisingly dram...

Jack, Kaleb, and Bigelow get together after Nebrasketball knocks off UTRGV 87-67! Jack has an early freakout about three-point defense, a game that was tight with five minutes left, but are eventually calmed by the crew's calm, measured takes on Brice's role as an alpha, what a thicker team might mean for the year, and the things that went well in a 20-point win. Watch this episode on YouTube...

Josh Peterson and Jack Mitchell reconvene after another brutal Nebraska loss to discuss the state of the program, where things are going, and what discussions need to be had. They discuss topics including: Nebraska fell to UCLA 27-20 but it really wasn't that close. What surprised them the most in the ninth game of the season? Is progress being made? What the hell has happened to Dylan Raiola? Did...

Jack Mitchell and Josh Peterson reconvene hours before Nebraska's ninth game of the season to dive into all the possibilities. Is this finally the day they get it done? What would it look like for Nebraska to get a victory? And what would have to happen for the Huskers to leave with another L? They also discuss the offensive woes in October, why they're so high on the defense in this matchup, and...

It's the inaugural Nebrasketball Brunch Show ! Jack Mitchell and Kaleb Henry give their very initial thoughts on the season including WILDLY different levels of confidence that the Huskers can get back to the NCAA tournament. Plus, the guys identify what this schedule will require to get in the field and how the non-con setup this year will impact that. And for those that are wondering how th...

Josh and Jack get right to brass tacks on the Wednesday night pod by exploring something Josh has noticed this week: A vibe shift. Is he right? Why is the mood better? And how did Nebraska go from losing by 49 to losing by four, especially since the latter game featured a more talented team? They also discuss what locking up a bowl bid would do for the program and what would happen in the month of...

Jack sits down with the long-time play-by-play voice of Nebrasketball, Kent Pavelka, to discuss his process, what continues to bring him back year after year, and what that hard-to-describe unique thing about this fanbase is. Plus, the guys dive into this year's team, how the roster measures up to last year's NCAA squad, player by player scouting reports from practice, and what this schedule means...

Nebraska had their toughest loss of the season vs. Ohio State but not all seemed lost as Josh Peterson and Jack Mitchell broke the game down. They comb through the moments where Nebraska played well and the moments they wish Nebraska could have back on the long ride to the four-point loss, including: The defense showing themselves to have an elite ceiling once again. The kicking game finding somet...

Josh and Jack reconvene after a wild week of discourse surrounding Nebraska football for a final look at the matchup vs. Ohio State. What would mark a successful Saturday for the Big Red? Can the offense find any traction? If an upset were to happen, would the defense need one or two defensive scores? They unpack it all, preview the weekend in the Saturday Flight, and get ready for the game! This...

The fanbase is still frustrated as hell after Nebraska's 56-7 loss to Indiana and it showed itself in the discussions on the pod. Josh and Jack discuss the fallout of Marcus Satterfield and the offense, including why Jack finds the discussion of Nebraska's OC so frustrating and why he worries about giving up on a coach so soon. Josh's reporting has shown that Dylan Raiola's ankle injury will linge...

Doug Lesmerises of Kings of the North joins Jack and Josh to discuss a wide variety of topics including starting KOTN, what separates northern CFB from southern CFB, Nebraska's 5-2 start under Matt Rhule, Ohio State in the Ryan Day era, and so much more. Did you enjoy the episode? To hear more content like this and support an independent podcast, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month...