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Following Minnesota's first loss of the season, Josh thought Mike Schaefer would be a little down, but he wasn't! Why was Schaef in good spirits following the tough loss to the Lions? They discuss that, a weird week for the Dallas Cowboys, and why the NFC feels so damn wide open. Plus, "the complete jackassery of Aaron Rodgers," "scurrying" Russell Wilson, and more! To hear more content like this...

Josh Peterson and Jack Mitchell were stunned by Nebraska's 49-point loss to Indiana and work their way through all the takeaways from the performance and what it means for things to come. What's happened to the defense? Is this who they are now? And how was Indiana so easily able to expose them? They dive into the issues on offense and if there are any fixes to come over the final five games. Coul...

Ahead of Nebraska's seventh game of the season, Josh and Jack react in real time to the news about the all-white uniforms and go down memory lane to discuss tough losses the program has had while wearing them. Then, they dive into Nebraska/Indiana and try to figure out what'll happen. Can Nebraska's offense return to early-season form? What's the key to slowing down Indiana's offense? Can Indiana...

The second half of Nebraska's season is three days away. Let's talk about it! Jack and Josh do a deep dive into the 2024 Indiana Hoosiers and their 6-0 start. Are they as good as their record show? What do the numbers tell us? And how exactly has Coach Cigs been able to put together such a good team with so much roster turnover? They also discuss the good on good matchups in the game, what Nebrask...

Kyle Robbins joins Josh Peterson to discuss the 6-0 Indiana Hoosiers ahead of the massive game vs. Nebraska on Saturday. Kyle talks about the hiring of Curt Cignetti, how the roster has gotten to this point already, and Kurtis Rourke being surrounded by so much talent on offense. They also dive into the Indiana defense and if cracks showed vs. Northwestern. Did you enjoy the episode? To hear more...

Andy "Dirt" Johnson from 1080 the Fan in Portland, Oregon sits down with Josh Peterson to preview the huge game on the west coast from multiple angles. Where do the Ducks have the advantage? What questions still need to be answered? Plus, could this be the best atmosphere ever at Autzen Stadium? They also discuss Dan Lanning vs. Ryan Day, the QBs, and so much more. Not yet a paid subscriber to the...

Nebraska is 5-1! So why doesn't it feel like it amongst the fanbase? That was the question Jack and Josh set out to ask on Tuesday night's podcast. They found a variety of seasons for it: The way the offense has looked. Lack of playmakers. The reliance on Dylan Raiola. And more. Plus, why Jack doesn't buy into Indiana, a preview of this weekend's games, and more! Watch this week's episode on YouTu...

Nebraska picked up a 14-7 win on Saturday to move to 5-1 on the season and it led to more discourse and conversation about the program and where things are headed. Josh and Jack unpack it all on After Dark, including: The defense returning to form. Special teams continual struggles. The perplexing nature of the offense. Josh has a theory on the offense and why this is what it will be under Matt Rh...

It's another big game  for Nebraska football, but is it a referendum  game? Josh and Jack unpack the matchup vs. Rutgers and why winning Saturday could be the difference between a really good season and a stressful one. They also discuss the Husker run game, "creative" play-calling, and why Nebraska will win or lose. They finish with the Saturday Flight and prepare for another day of CFB...

What a Wednesday it turned into for Jack Mitchell! He talks about how the Royals have completely upended his schedule and how their success in 2014 and 2015 affected him as a fan. Then, he and Josh discuss one of the biggest stories in CFB: The Indiana Hoosiers. Why is their success bothering so many people? Are they as good as people think? What if Nebraska is 5-1 and they're 6-0? They also dive...

Max Olson of ESPN.com joined Josh Peterson and Jack Mitchell in the latest Plus One episode! They start by discussing his career and what's led him back to ESPN.com. After that, they discuss Nebraska's 4-1 start and why coaches Max has spoken with think Nebraska is set up for success moving forward. Plus, the odd situation at UNLV, Coach Cigs at Indiana, takeaways from Bama's win over Georgia, and...

Ryan Nanni of Who Killed College Football and the Shutdown Fullcast joins Josh Peterson and Jack Mitchell to dive into his new project with Steven Godfrey: Who Killed College Football? They discuss what led to putting together this podcast series, how small changes led to massive overhaul in the sport, and if discussions like this are healthy. Watch this episode on YouTube ! Subscribe to WKCFB: ht...

After a win over his most-hated rival, Mike Schaefer's Vikings are 4-0 and playing like one of the best teams in the league. He joins Josh Peterson to dive into another great performance by Sam Darnold and discuss how so many people were wrong about his team. Plus, how they stack up against the rest of the NFC, including the surprising Washington Commanders. Josh finds the 2024 Cowboys boring. Why...

Nebraska beat Purdue 28-10 and moved to 4-1 on the season. Jack Mitchell and Josh Peterson unpack the game and find reasons for frustration and reasons for optimism. Did the Cornhuskers find something with the run game in the second half? What about Nebraska's Blackshirts after two straight bad performances? Plus, they rip into another poor special teams play and try to figure out what it all mean...

Josh Peterson and Ravi Lulla discuss the 0-0 first half between Nebraska and Purdue. What's up with the running game? Why are special teams so bad? And what does it mean for things moving forward? Don't forget to join us tonight for I-80 Club After Dark ! Subscribe to our YouTube channel while you're there! Did you enjoy the episode? To hear more content like this and support an independent podcas...

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 Does Nebraska have juice? After a recap of the crazy Friday night in CFB, Jack Mitchell explores his feelings about Nebraska football since the first half of the Colorado game and if the team feels the same way. What does it mean for the game vs. Purdue and moving f...

With the Illinois game five days in the rear-view mirror, Josh and Jack deal with the fallout from the loss. Is there anything Nebraska can do vs. Purdue to make up for the defeat and have them feeling positive moving into Rutgers and beyond? Plus, they explore a topic that's been on the tip of everyone's tongue this week: What if they lose? They explore the ramifications of such a loss and why it...

After a 31-24 OT loss to Illinois, Josh Peterson and Jack Mitchell got together to discuss it all, bit by bit. Who is most to blame? How concerning was that defensive performance? Was the third and three playcall a good one? Special teams... yikes! Plus, what it means for the next three games, if you'd sign on the dotted line if offered 2-1, and so much more. Watch this week's episode on YouTube !...

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 Nebraska is 3-0. Jack wants more. Josh is finally the Positive Boy. Up is down and down is up. The boys dive into Nebraska's season so far and discuss reasons to buy in and reasons to think this isn't real. Jack continues to chase the dragon that is Nebraska's first...

Alex Kirshner of Split Zone Duo joins Josh to discuss the first three weeks of the CFB season. What's stood out? Is Wisconsin football in their Bill Callahan era? Plus, will there be a QB controversy in Texas? And of course... are the Huskers actually good? Watch the pod on YouTube and subscribe to our channel! Support Alex by becoming a subscriber of Split Zone Duo: https://www.splitzoneduo.com B...

Josh Peterson welcomes Mike Schaefer of Husker247  to recap week 2 in the NFL! The Vikings beat the 49ers and Schaef is riding high. Are they a good team? What's their place in the NFC? Speaking of the NFC, it seems incredibly wide open and the guys discuss who has surprised them to this point in the year. Plus, Josh recaps another brutal loss for the Cowboys before they finish with some thou...

Josh and Jack watch the end of Nebraska's 34-3 win over Northern Iowa. Some lively debate, discussion about why the game felt off, and more! To watch along with us, consider becoming a member of our Community Tier: https://www.patreon.com/I80Club Music: Ian Aeillo For more from the I-80 Club, become a Patron and get bonus episodes, access to the I-80 Club Discord server, and so much more: patreon....

Josh and Jack watch Nebraska take a 21-3 lead vs. Northern Iowa in the first half of the final non-con game. What went right and what went wrong? To watch along with us, consider becoming a member of our Community Tier: https://www.patreon.com/I80Club Music: Ian Aeillo For more from the I-80 Club, become a Patron and get bonus episodes, access to the I-80 Club Discord server, and so much more: pat...

It's a game day edition of the Saturday Morning Coffee Show as Nebraska looks to finish off the non-con 3-0! Jack and Josh discuss what they know definitively, what they can learn with the game vs. Northern Iowa, and talk about what they hope to see vs. the Panthers. Plus, a look around the Big Ten, the Saturday Flight, and more! Want access to our WATCH PARTY for Nebraska/Northern Iowa? Consider...

Nebraska's win over Colorado is now multiple days in the rearview, but the reverberations of what it could mean are still being felt. Josh and Jack dive into all of it, including Matt Rhule's words on Dylan Raiola, what it could mean for the locker room, how to define an elite defense, and how the path to 7-0 is now filled with tougher things. But... could that be a good thing? All that and more o...