Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK

-Bills at Rams tonight on MNF (7:15pm, ESPN)….MLB ALCS/NLCS…and Nebrasketball exhibition update from Jake Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Texas drops from 1 st to 7 th with their loss to Oklahoma, and Georgia is now No. 1….and welcome to the polls, Northwestern! -How close is Nebraska to being ranked after their first loss of the season? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-You wonder what the conversation is around the country if Nebraska holds on to win that game on Saturday…clinching a bowl game at 6-0 and with a legitimate route to the playoffs ahead of them (which does still exist) -Oregon is beatable but will be tough in night game…then, it’s scuffling Washington after a bye week….Illinois and Rutgers (who both look bad)…Ohio State…and Iowa…at this point you expect this team to get to 8 wins but that’s why we play the game… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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-We say this, of course, because an Oregon win vs. UCLA (plus a good Raiola performance) would give this game a better chance at primetime for one of the networks…instead, it’s a 10pm kickoff and we likely won’t see Raiola, who was benched after a disastrous game vs. the Bruins -The spread was Oregon favored by 12.5 at one point, and quickly dropped to Oregon -6.5 yesterday…there’s a good chance we see Dante Moore back for the Ducks this weekend but even so…this team doesn’t look right….massive opportunity ahead (except they AREN’T RANKED) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-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

-Archie has been criticized plenty for his average season, but he was great on his 3 punt attempts vs. Indiana…nothing to complain about there -However…Nebraska had a chance to take a 10-point lead into halftime but Kyle Cunanan’s kick went wide right…his 4 th miss of the year…leading people to wonder if John Hohl should be the guy going forward….how do we assess confidence there? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Things looked incredible for Nebraska following a 35-yard TD run by Anthony Colandrea to give the Huskers a 17-6 lead…only to surrender a long TD the very first play of the next drive by Indiana, and then a coverage mistake on 4 th and 1 allowed the Hoosiers to take a 20-17 lead which they wouldn’t surrender -It’s a 31 st straight loss to ranked teams for Nebraska and a 22 nd straight win for Indiana…and while it is very painful to take right now….it should offer hope that MAYBE this team actually can make some noise this season in the B1G… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Special visit from Cody Schmick of Kinkaider/Bierhaus/Howler Comedy Club for a big weekend ahead… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Can Nebraska get it done against the Hoosiers and imagine the FSP if they do…what else this week could be in store? -Call Caleb at Schoen’s Roofing for roofs, siding, gutters and more—that’s 402-806-9685. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Bill has teased all week about a deep dive into Indiana/Nebraska…and now is his time to shine…we have mentioned at length all week the challenges the Hoosiers’ run game will provide…how will Nebraska’s d-line stack up against them? -Dana Holgorsen said earlier in the week that the Hoosier defense has no weaknesses…how do you beat a defense like that? -Also, SchinDaddy’s Picks of the Weekend..... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-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 (-8’) vs. Oklahoma Alabama (-1’) vs. Georgia Oregon (-11’) vs. UCLA -Washington (-3) vs. Iowa Indiana (-7’) vs. Nebraska Broncos (-3’) vs. Chargers (Game of the Week) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Lincoln Craft Beer Week, Here For the Food Fest, PBR Ram Challenger Series, and Nebraska Wesleyan Football -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What does Sip have in mind today as he tries to continue and age gracefully? Let’s find out… -Visit Ron and the team at Tredz just south of Cortland on Highway 77 and now on West O Street, as well Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The stage is set on UNL campus for Big Noon Kickoff and we even have media availability known for Brady Quinn and Matt Leinart as well as Will Compton/Taylor Lewan from ‘Bussin’ With the Boys’…oh, yeah, and CIGS will be in town shortly -A potential epic weekend is in store if Nebraska is able to push the Hoosiers and beat them….are the Breakers feeling it???? -And, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Bucs/Cowboys tonight on Thursday Night Football (7:15pm, Prime)…plus 4 college football games…and playoff baseball! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Cam Jurgens was traded yesterday from the Eagles to the Ravens, where he’ll become the starting center---a position he was a 2x Pro Bowler at with Philadelphia before moving to guard in Week 2 (and struggling) when Landon Dickerson went down with injury -It’s been an odd season for the Eagles’ o-line, with Lane Thomas announcing his retirement and Dickerson hurt and now Jurgens gone…the Ravens traded a 2nd round pick and a 5th round pick in exchange for Jurgens and a 7th round pick Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Indiana comes to town on a 21-game win streak…do you ever think you’re living in a dream and this is not reality with the success of Curt Cignetti with the Hoosiers? -Last year’s Indiana team finished 16-0 and won the national championship….is this current version of the Hoosiers on par with that squad or notably worse…or better? -Aidan Chiles had success for Northwestern by extending plays with his feet…what concerns do you have about Nebraska and Anthony Colandrea? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday….what’s on Bill’s mind today? -Contact RANDY at Deinert Contracting for any house remodel projects---call/text him at (402) 417-5204 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Colandrea has been extremely good so far for Nebraska, with 13 passing TDs and 2 INTs (one wasn’t his fault at all)…and has been good in running the football without fumbling -CBS Sports ranks him in their QB power rankings ahead of the likes of Jayden Maiava, Aidan Chiles, Kevin Jennings, and other big names…imagine the leap he takes if he leads the Huskers to a win over Indiana…how much has he improved from his year at UNLV? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The 68-year-old Altman announced his retirement effective immediately yesterday, leaving the Ducks where he’s been the head coach the last 16 years -Altman’s last trip to PBA was not good---his Ducks got pounded by Nebraska, 90-55, and it was an overall very disappointing year with the program, but he leaves as a legend at both Creighton and Oregon….did Husker fans think he’d ever be their coach for a while? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Indiana comes to town with 2 very good running backs (if not elite)---through 5 games, Turbo Richard has 63 carries for 587 yards (9.3 ypc); and Lee Beebe, Jr. has 89 carries for 520 yards (5.8 ypc) and 4 TDs….good for first and second in the conference so far -If you sell out to stop the run, you have a QB in Josh Hoover who has 15 TDs and 0 INTs and 2 likely NFL WRs in Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh. It’s quite a task to stop those guys…but can this defense stop the run? It wasn’t good enough vs. Maryland… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s not MACtion anymore---it’s Conference USA midweek games---and we have 2 more tonight after one last night Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-That coach? MIKE GUNDY…..who was fired last year after a horrible year with Oklahoma State in what was overall a very successful tenure with the team -Per ‘Pokes Report,’ Gundy will make his studio debut on TNT for the Arizona/West Virginia game…he’ll join Champ Bailey, Takeo Spikes and Jordan Cornette for pregame, halftime and postgame….could he ever become a color commentary announcer?? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We’ve finally reached Indiana week where it’s the 5-0 Huskers vs. the 5-0 Hoosiers…can Nebraska stop the run game of the Hoosiers? -Nebraska is rightfully so an underdog…if they were to win this game on Saturday…is that the biggest win for the program since the 2001 Oklahoma game? And what does that do to change the expectations of the season? -When you’ve lost 30 straight games as a program to ranked teams…are there moral victories if it’s a close loss or not? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday….what’s on Bill’s mind today? -If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska’s defense was downright horrifying in the first quarter vs. Maryland…what went wrong and how much did Dwayne McDougle’s pick-6 change everything for the defense going forward? -Indiana doesn’t turn the ball over hardly ever and enters this game with a QB in Josh Hoover who has 15 TDs and 0 INTs…how does Aurich plan to try and rattle him if possible? How do you stop the elite running game the Hoosiers have? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-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

-Right now, Rhule’s biggest win is the 2024 home win vs. Colorado (28-10) and he remains 2-25 in his career vs. ranked teams in all of his stops in college football -Unless UCLA beats Oregon badly, the Ducks should still be in the Top 25 next week in addition to this week’s game vs. Indiana…a win vs. either further confirms the program is going the right direction and the extension was justified… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Last week, Holgorsen made it clear he didn’t want Anthony Colanderea to run as much as he had against Michigan State…and then it became apparent he was the only person that was having success on the ground…what did he say this week? -Regarding Indiana…it’s a team that has won 21 straight games and comes in with a very good defense…what areas can this Husker offense have success against them and extend drives and finish them with TDs? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Update on MLB Playoffs….AND….mid-week MACtion starts tonight as part of 61 straight days of football dating to last Thursday Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Jeff has teamed up with former Husker/current Chiefs RB Emmett Johnson on the E$ All-In-One collectors cup and has provided one for all of us to enjoy…where did the idea come from and why is this cup different and worthwhile? -Only 1,000 of these cups have been made…how did the concept come to be and how can people buy them online? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Early October football is here…where does Nebraska go after their big 2 nd half over Maryland? -Michigan has now lost 2 straight games and has looked lost offensively all year…where do they drop to after their loss to Minnesota? -Franzen Simmentals—where their goal is to provide powerful genetics to build your herd. Call/text Caleb 402-276-1925 for more info Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What a bounce-back from the Patriots….big win in primetime for the Panthers….but how are the Chargers 0-4? -No tailgate or party is complete without Fuehrer’s Cheespred, since 1960---available in most local grocers Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-CIGS said he’s never set foot in the state of Nebraska so he’s excited to finally get to this state and was very complimentary of the start for the Huskers -Cignetti said Nebraska’s tape has been very impressive this year and that he likes what he sees in Anthony Colandrea and the team in general…what else did Cigs say? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/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

-A message board user posted on Friday night that they had discovered a playbook of a team at the hotel bar, and after review it was assumed to be the Colorado playbook---and that was correct -For those skeptical of a message board post, the playbook was revealed eventually and matched what plays were called in the scripted drives of the first and second half…oh, Colorado… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Rhule said the Maryland game provided an ‘autopsy’ of where they were at as they look ahead to Indiana…he also said Indiana has the most efficient offense in the country right now and obviously will be a tough test for the Huskers -Rhule also he hopes Nebraska’s program has grown since the blowout loss at Indiana in 2024…he went back and watched that game again this week because he “likes to feel the pain” of it…what else did we hear from Rhule? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Falcons/Saints tonight on Monday Night Football (7:15pm, ESPN)….and an update on the NLDS/ALDS in MLB… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Texas still leads the way at No. 1 with their 5-0 record, followed by Georgia, Notre Dame, Miami (FL), and Ohio State… -How close is Nebraska to being ranked with their 5-0 start? Who had the biggest leap and fall this week? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska’s special teams have continually not been good enough, and one major issue is kicking---Kyle Cunanan was way short and right on another 50+ yard attempt (the hold also was not good), but that’s no 0-for-3 on 50+ yard kicks. Obviously you don’t expect to make all of those, but all 3 have been off by quite a bit -Archie Wilson did have 2 nice punts down wind and a rough one into the wind…and even though there was a punt blocked, there still was the running into the kicker penalty that affected the opening drive for Maryland…and bad kick return game in general Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Is Illinois dead? And while we’re at it, is Penn State? Bill fills us in with what was bizarre this weekend in college football… -For window shades, blinds and shutters---there’s one stop---Vision Window Décor---call/text Nick today at (402) 421-9366 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Hoosiers rolled out to a 37-0 lead at Rutgers before winning, 47-15, and come to Lincoln with a 5-0 record and 21 straight wins -Nebraska’s running game ended up with 200+ yards rushing but it took a lot of Anthony Colandrea scrambling to hit those numbers, as the RBs struggled to get much going until the 4 th quarter…can this offensive line stay in it vs. Indiana? And what about the defense? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-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

-We don’t follow the Rams much in Fort Collins (understandably so)….but when Jim Mora, Jr. confirmed postgame that defensive coordinator Tyson Summers was ‘relieved of his duties’ at halftime and left the stadium -In a follow-up, Mora, Jr. confirmed that Summers was permanently off the staff and Kenny McClendon is in his role…have Sip or Bill ever seen anything like that in their years covering teams and coaching? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The first quarter was nothing other than disastrous for Nebraska, as the opening drive was extended for the Terps by a running into the kicker penalty which resulted in a field goal eventually; Maryland scored 4 separate times in the opening quarter, but thankfully only one drive was a TD -Somehow, someway, Nebraska led this game at halftime, 28-23, despite being overwhelmed in yardage…and then, the 2 nd half featured a shutout by the defense and 21 points by the offense….how do we assess that game with the penalties and slow start? Shoutout to Dwayne McDougle for his 81-yard pick-6 which changed the entire momentum of the game… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on Nebraska/Maryland tomorrow…and other games to watch this weekend…plus, Nebrasketball Opening Night! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Conference play rolls on…we haven’t seen a lot of actual field stormings yet this year….is this the weekend of chaos? -Check out the Smokehaus by Super Saver/Russ’ Market for all your tailgate needs….in Lincoln since 1984 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy