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Jack and Josh start another weekend off with lots to discuss! With a 17-0 Nebraska ready to take on Northwestern, they dive into the team and their feelings on how this is all unfolding. Plus, peeking ahead at the schedule in the coming weeks. Then, they unpack the latest from Matt Rhule on Mike Ekeler. Why do things seem so odd right now? Is he easily replaceable? And why are the vibes so poor ri...

This is a free preview of Unemployed With Mike Schaefer! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe on Apple , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts! Or, watch on the I-80 Club YouTube channel. It’s Feedback Friday with Jack Mitchell! We celebrate the last day of the portal entries and talk through who hasn’t entered and what that means for Nebraska. Plus, another blind top five, and plenty of qu...

All 18 teams. 9 games. 2 days of Big Ten action. Ben previews a full weekend of Big Ten basketball. Will Nebraska stay unblemished at Northwestern? Can Purdue keeps its momentum visiting USC? Plus, a nugget for each game to get ready for the weekend. 0:00 - Intro 4:05 - Purdue at USC 8:19 - UCLA at Ohio State 11:05 - Iowa at Indiana 15:44 - Nebraska at Northwestern 21:43 - Michigan at Oregon 24:02...

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 get together for the first time in almost a week and catch up on the latest news surrounding Husker football, including Mike Ekeler going to USC and another dominant Nebrasketball win....

Josh Peterson and Kaleb Henry discuss Nebraska's dominating 90-55 win over Oregon, moving the Cornhuskers to 17-0 on the season and 6-0 in conference play. From tied at 28-28 late in the first half to an absolute laugher over the course of the evening; what happened? They dive into big nights from Pryce Sandfort, Braden Frager, Sam Hoiberg, and so much more! The Nebrasketball Hour is proudly spons...

The question has to be asked. After dismantling the Ducks to advance to the national title game, is IU the best CFB team we’ve seen in recent memory or perhaps… ALL-TIME?! Ben provides the necessary historical context to that conversation. He also previews eight games over the next two days in Big Ten hoops! 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Indiana's dominating win over Oregon 15:23 - Big Ten hoops check-in Mu...

This is a free preview of Unemployed With Mike Schaefer! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe on Apple , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts! Or, watch on the I-80 Club YouTube channel. Mike Schaefer and HuskerMax's Kaleb Henry discuss a busy weekend for Nebraska football, including a new assistant coach, wins in the portal, and more. They also react to the news of Dylan Raiola heading to...

Jack Mitchell and Johnny Liesveld hop on the mics to talk about the craziest win yet; Nebraska comes back from 16 down on the road in Bloomington to beat Indiana 83-777 and move to 16-0! They discuss the twists and turns of the game, including early doubts, the defense keeping them in the game, and how they closed it out late. 0:00 - Intro 9:27 - The game unfolding in a way where we thought the Fa...

Jack and Josh start the weekend off with a recap of another dominating victory by Indiana in the CFP, setting up a national title matchup with Miami. Then, they dive into Nebraska football and the news that just broke; Daniel Kaelin is coming back to Nebraska. What does it mean for the QB room? Is this the best Nebraska could have hoped for? And do we feel confident TJ Lateef is back as well? They...

This is a free preview of Unemployed With Mike Schaefer! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe on Apple , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts! Or, watch on the I-80 Club YouTube channel. Jack Mitchell joins on a feedback Friday as we talk through your comments and concerns with Nebraska’s start to the Portal and the absolute heater that is Nebraska basketball. They tackle questions about D...

For a third consecutive year, a Big Ten team will play for a CFP National Championship. But who will it be between Indiana and Oregon? Ben breaks down the game in FULL, with every matchup and stat you need to know. Plus, a complete rundown of the Big Ten basketball slate for the weekend too! 0:00 - Intro 2:25 - Peach Bowl 13:53 - Illinois at Iowa 18:01 - Nebraska at Indiana 20:17 - Wisconsin at Mi...

Parker Fleming of CFB-Graphs joins Josh on this week's I-80 Football Show for a deep dive into the CFP! They look at each matchup and what national championship game he expects to see in the coming weeks. Plus, a conversation about Nebraska's 2025 season, where they go next, and how the portal shapes his view of the following season. 0:00 - Intro 4:30 - Roster influx and the transfer portal 9:21 -...

Josh and Jack are back together for the first time since Saturday! Before diving into the latest from Husker sports, Jack opens the show with some words on the passing of his nephew. Then, they discuss the latest on Nebraska football and try to figure out what kind of QB Nebraska has in Anthony Colandrea. How big of a concern are his turnovers? What could his mobility mean for the team? Plus, how...

A Happy New Year to all of you wonderful Big Ten lovers. And there’s so much to get to. Indiana and Oregon’s dominance in the CFP Quarters, Ohio State’s end of the road, and SO MUCH Big Ten basketball it might make your head spin. Ben gets you caught up on it all. 0:00 - Intro 3:26 - Big Ten Football, including the CFP and other bowl performances 20:51 - Big Ten hoops Music: Ian Aeillo For more fr...

The NFL regular season has come to a close! Josh and Schaef talk about the strange season, the QBs they do and don't trust, and more! 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.com/i80club Subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel and don't miss any of our public episodes, see shorts, and...

Want to listen to the entire pod? Head to the Volleyball State podcast fee wherever you get your podcasts! Lincoln and Jeff take a look at the upcoming U.S. pro volleyball season with deep dives on the Omaha Supernovas, including a conversation with new GM John Cook, as well as LOVB Nebraska. Can either pro club challenge for their league title again? Show sponsor: For the second straight season,...

Josh Peterson and Kaleb Henry recap Nebraska's road tilt at Ohio State, as the Cornhuskers continue their winning streak with a three-point road win to move to 15-0 on the season and 4-0 in Big Ten play! The Nebrasketball Hour is proudly sponsored by Nebraska Realty! Stop in and view the real estate listings Tim Shanahan and Kurt Maly have to offer at Nebraska Realty in Wahoo. You’ll appreciate gr...

This is a free preview of Unemployed With Mike Schaefer! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe on Apple , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts! Or, watch on the I-80 Club YouTube channel. On the first ever episode of Unemployed With Mike Schaefer, Kaleb Henry of HuskerMax joins the show to wrap of Nebraska's 2025, talk through the early transfer portal movement, offer Husker New Year's Reso...

Josh and Jack start by diving into Nebrasketball's win over Michigan State and how insane it is that Nebraska sits 14-0 on the season. What impressed them most about the win over the Spartans? How much longer can this run go? Plus, Jack goes on a rant about the court storming discourse. Then, they dive into the latest from Nebraska and the portal. Is Kenny Minchey QB1 in 2026? How did this come to...

Jack and Kaleb recap the biggest Nebrasketball home game... ever? #9 Michigan State came to town and #13 Nebraska took them down in an intense 58-56 win! They break down a crazy game and all that unfolded at PBA, including an emotional start from Jack when discussing the importance of family. The Nebrasketball Hour is proudly sponsored by Nebraska Realty! Stop in and view the real estate listings...

Conference play in Big Ten hoops is FULLY here. All 18 Big Ten teams in action this weekend, all against each other. That means nine games to break down over this first FULL weekend of basketball. Ben does that for all of the matchups, including the Game of the Week - tonight in Lincoln between Nebraska and Michigan State. 0:00 - Intro 3:25 - Michigan State at Nebraska 8:40 - USC at Michigan 12:46...

Jack Mitchell and Josh Peterson welcome Mike Schaefer to the podcast to recap the Las Vegas Bowl and Utah's dominating 44-22 victory over Nebraska. They dive into the struggles on offense, where the program is going, and what the plan is at QB moving into 2026. 0:00 - Intro 4:34 - Dana Holgorsen's struggles as Nebraska's OC 33:14 - Is the Matt Rhule era doomed? 54:32 - Nebraska's disorganization i...

Josh welcomes ESPN's Bill Connelly back to the I-80 Football Show for a full preview of all four quarterfinal matchups in the CFP! They discuss the matchups and storylines from each game, including Bill's SP+ projections. Plus, Nebraska's 2025 season under Matt Rhule, Kyle Whittingham to Michigan, and more! 0:00 - Intro and the discourse inside the 2025 CFB season 7:37 - Nebraska's 2025 regular se...

There are eight (8!) Big Ten football games in the next three days. The CFP Quarterfinals are here. Will Indiana dominate in the Rose Bowl? Will Ohio State continue its title defense? How does Oregon matchup with Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl? And bowl season rolls on with some incredible matchups. Ben breaks down every game and what matchups are going to result in a win. 0:00 - Intro 4:22 - Ohio...

The holiday season might be winding down, but the portal discussion is heating up! Josh Peterson and Matt McMaster get together to dive in on expectations for how Nebraska will operate, the type of players they can get, and which players the program can ill afford to lose. 0:00 - Intro 10:18 - How good can Nebraska be in the portal? 22:18 - Nebraska's portal grocery list. 39:50 - Which players are...