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-It was a much better showing from Nebraska’s defense in Week 2, with no big plays surrendered (like the very first play of the season vs. Ohio)…was that players knowing their assignments better or a worse Bowling Green offense? -North Dakota brings in a good passing QB and a solid offensive line, even though it’s FCS-level…what’s the challenge ahead like this Saturday? Advertising Inquiries: http...

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Tonight, from 5-6pm, college basketball insider Jon Rothstein pays up on his promise from last year that if Nebraska were to win its first NCAA Tournament game, he’d pay for an hour of drinks in Lincoln---that’s tonight from 5-6pm at Gate 25 ahead of the 6pm Nebraska/Creighton volleyball match…..Important to know---anyone wearing blue is not able to go to the Happy Hour -Also, Rothstein said on h...

-Holgorsen addressed media on Tuesday and discussed the improved efficiency of Anthony Colandrea last week, which led him to being the B1G Offensive Player of the Week…and also hit more on the red zone success (so far) and the running game in general… -What did he have to say about Nebraska’s offensive line and also a lookahead to North Dakota… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands P...

-Final thoughts on last night’s Broncos/Chiefs game and reminder of event tonight at The Ticket with Bergen Reilly and Andi Jackson Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-In a world where Tarleton State and Montana State have wins for the FCS against FBS teams---it’s still a really tough thing for FCS teams to be competitive vs. the bigger schools, as seen by Southern’s 77-6 loss to Houston on Saturday -Faulk said his team never really had a chance and was more of a preseason crash-test dummy for Houston… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...

-It’s time for another edition of our power rankings and there could be some extreme movement from last week’s rankings…who is moving up and who is moving down? -Nebraska hasn’t played a tough team yet and that will benefit them in their placement in the rankings…but is it real?? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Chicago Bears scored HOW MANY POINTS?! And, good to know the Browns are still the Browns…but what was THAT, Chargers? -No tailgate or party is complete without Fuehrer’s Cheepsred, since 1960---available in most local grocers Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Rhule mentioned yesterday that he’s pleased with the team being 8-for-8 in red zone TD conversions, and credited the staff having “a ton of time” before Fall camp to explore ways to improve the red-zone offense -He mentions that improved execution overall in the red-zone has been invaluable…is it real yet or is it just weaker opponents? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...

-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

-Florida plays at Auburn this weekend---the same school his wife attended—and he was asked by media if any of his extended family are rooting against him and Florida this weekend. Sumrall was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama… -He delivered a great quote saying, “Florida pays my mortgage” and that any family rooting against him “ain’t my family”. SEC! SEC! SEC! Advertising Inquiries: https://...

-Rhule was very complimentary of North Dakota, saying their offensive line is “one of the best and well-coached” lines that he’s seen…regardless of level of play…and that Nebraska needs to get a better pass rush and it would be a good challenge in doing so this weekend -He also said North Dakota QB Jerry Kamisky can really “sling it” and that he’d look to have success through the air vs. Nebraska…...

-Thoughts on Chiefs/Broncos tonight on Monday Night Football and reminder for event here at station tomorrow night… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As we mentioned earlier, Texas looked dead when down 23-3 in the 3 rd quarter before things changed and they came back and won.. -The rest of the Top 10: Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana, Miami (FL), Ohio State, LSU, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, and Alabama Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The NFL legend saw his Bowling Green team fall behind 35-0 at half and lose, 56-7, and said in postgame that he’s curious how many wins Nebraska will get this year because they are going to be a “tough out,” and he wouldn’t count them out from making noise this year -He referred to Nebraska’s running back room as a “3-headed monster” and says with that and Colandrea that the offense is dynamic Ad...

-Week 2 provided great drama in college football…which ones have we not talked about that have you scratching your head? -For window shades, blinds and shutters---there’s one stop---Vision Window Décor---call Nick today at (402) 421-9366 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Ohio State blew a 23-3 lead and lost to Texas, 24-23; we mentioned earlier that Oregon lost to Oklahoma State; and Illinois fell to Duke, 31-27. On a GOOD note---Michigan showed life and beat Oklahoma, 17-10; and Iowa did beat Iowa State, 16-13, but struggled more than they were ‘supposed’ to in the game…. -Add on the fact that Minnesota was bludgeoned at home by Mississippi State and it adds up...

-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

-Last year, Oklahoma State went to Oregon and lost 69-3…and that was the score at the end of the 3 rd quarter in that game in the last go-round of Mike Gundy -This year---Oklahoma State, fresh off a 14-point loss at Tulsa (!) last week—jumped out to a 24-7 lead and ended up winning, 39-31, over the Ducks….nothing looks right for Oregon, and their defense looks especially lost through 2 weeks… Adve...

-Anthony Colandrea was charged with an INT on Nebraska’s opening drive that really wasn’t his fault at all---and responded after that with 4 passing TDs, and a long rushing TD that was called back by a holding call---his stat line: 20/24, 222 yds, 4 TDs, 1 INT; 4 carries, 33 yards -Nebraska led 35-0 at halftime and never struggled vs. a clearly outmatched Bowling Green team….not much to really com...

-Final thoughts on Nebraska/Bowling Green tomorrow…and other games to watch this weekend…plus, NFL SUNDAY!!! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We saw a surprise Field Storming last week when Michigan had a Hail Mary to beat Western Michigan…which can we expect this week? -Check out the Smokehaus by Super Saver/Russ’ Market for all your Labor Day grilling….in Lincoln since 1984 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Bowling Green comes to town after a 20-13 loss at home to FCS No. 5 Tarleton State, a game they trailed 17-0 in…was that a complete stunner to you or are expectations low this season for the Falcons? -The MAC had a pretty impressive performance in Week 1…how much does that mean to you as someone who broadcasts for a school in that league in an era where good players are getting poached to go to b...

-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on Bill’s mind today? -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

-Texas (1’) vs. Ohio State Mississippi State (-1’) vs. Minnesota Oklahoma (-5’) vs. Michigan -Iowa (-14) vs. Iowa State Nebraska (-28’) vs. Bowling Green Chiefs (-2’) vs. Broncos Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy