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-Giants at Rams tonight on Monday Night Football…can John Harbaugh start 2-0 in his Giants tenure? (7:15pm, ESPN)

-Texas stays at the top, followed by: Georgia, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Indiana, Miami (FL), Ohio State, Alabama, BYU, and LSU

-Nebraska is the equivalent of 42 nd in the polls, receiving 2 votes….that can change with a win on the road this week

-While most teams start their B1G slates this weekend, USC and Rutgers started Saturday, a 42-35 wild win for the Trojans going cross-

country to Piscataway

-USC was 20+ point favorites and never seemed in control—that defense seems leaky through 4 games---but they’re still seen as one of

the better teams in the league. Who do we know is good right now? Remember: Power Rankings tomorrow

Shut up Sipple

-The line opened at Nebraska (-5’) and moved quickly down to (-4’), but it’s a lean toward the Huskers, regardless. Michigan State hung

around with Notre Dame for a while before falling, 27-10, in a game the Spartans had just 167 total yards

-Michigan State Alessio Milivojevic has just 3 TDs through 3 games (2 INTs) and the Spartans’ overall offensive talent isn’t exactly

overwhelming…can Nebraska show their defensive performance the last 2 games can stand up to start B1G play?

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today?

-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):

-Ole Miss jumped out to a 17-0 lead before LSU battled back and tied the game at 24-all early in the 4 th quarter, but a Trinidad

Chambliss 14-yard run plus 2-point conversion helped the Rebels hold off the Tigers

-To no one’s surprise, Ole Miss’ speakers blasted Garth Brooks’ “Callin’ Baton Rouge” as a jab at Kiffin when the game ended---but it

was great drama

-The Huskers changed their standard philosophy and opted to take the ball when winning the coin toss and scored on the opening

drive, and took a 17-0 lead into half---where they pulled away to a 34-7 win in a game that was never close

-Jamal Rule was impressive once again, putting the game away with a 55-yard TD run in the 3 rd quarter to make it 24-0….he had 15

carries for 119 yards. Defensively---5 sacks was a nice sight after a lack of pass rush the first 2 games…

-Also—Jake wants to give a...

-Final thoughts on Nebraska/North Dakota tomorrow…and other games to watch this weekend…plus, NFL Week 2

-We saw some great victories last week like Texas’ comeback win at home vs. Ohio State…any actual FSPs this week?

-Check out the Smokehaus by Super Saver/Russ’ Market for all your tailgate needs….in Lincoln since 1984

-Oregon has a get-right game tonight vs. Portland State (57.5 points favorites), and Ohio State gets a get-right game vs. Kent State (-

52.5)…can Rutgers push USC at all?

-We mentioned Michigan State/Notre Dame earlier in the show…how close do you watch that game for next week’s game? And VA

Tech/Maryland…

-Today, Tom Osborne becomes the first living person to be inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame, which will occur at the State

Capitol Rotunda…how important is it that legislation was changed to allow him to be here for this honoring?

-What are Governor Pillen’s impressions of the Husker football team through 2 games and will he be at the Cole Swindell concert?

-Governor Pillen helped with the traffic flow on gameday with all the construction…what was the response from that?

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

-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):

-What’s on Sip’s mind today in how to properly 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

-Nebraska has looked good through 2 games this season, but North Dakota brings in (potentially) the best non-conference team we’ve

seen on the schedule…are the Breakers (and Stool) concerned at all about an upset?

-What would be an acceptable score for Nebraska fans? The Huskers are 24 point favorites…

-And, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?

-Thoughts on tonight’s Bills/Lions Thursday Night Football game (7:15pm, Amazon Prime)…and Syracuse/Pitt (6:30pm, ESPN)

-Monte is with us for the first time in a while to give us an update on the Nebraska Greats Foundation and a reminder of what it is all

about…

-He brings with him Kathi Weiskamp, the newest Nebraska Greats Board Member….she, of course, is a former Husker volleyball player

(1988 graduate); and a former LPS AD…why did she decide to join the board?

-North Dakota played in Lincoln 4 years ago and nearly sprung the upset on a struggling Nebraska team…how much do you remember

from that game and experience?

-This version of North Dakota is ranked in the Top 10 of the FCS…what belief do they have of winning in Lincoln this time?

-What could cause Nebraska the most problems about this North Dakota squad, and what concerns you most about this Nebraska

team?

-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

-ESPN’s AllState Playoff Predictor puts Nebraska currently having the 21 st best odds of making the playoff---nowhere to be seen is

Oregon (!), despite the Ducks being seen as a 67% chance of beating the Huskers in Eugene

-Nebraska has an 18% chance at the playoffs, which of course means nothing on September 17 th ---but it’s relevancy and hope that the

program craves. Texas has an 87% chance currently of making the playoff, followed by Notre Dame (80%); Miami (79%); Ohio State

(74%); and Georgia (68%). The defending champs, Indiana, are just behind that pace at 63%

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out…

-Princewill Umanmielen---a 2-year Husker---spent one year at Ole Miss and registered 9 sacks last year, before leaving Oxford to join

Lane Kiffin at LSU---where he already has 5 sacks through 2 games, including 3 vs. Louisiana Tech last week

-The star defensive end was served with papers on Tuesday in the ongoing lawsuit saying he and one other player violated revenue-

sharing contracts with Ole Miss…will it get into his head or fire him up more to play well on Saturday? The Louisiana governor has

chime in also!

-Nebraska and Notre Dame announced yesterday a home-and-home football series, with Nebraska hosting the Fighting Irish in 2032,

and heading to South Bend in 2033

-Although 2027 is currently lacking a marquis opponent, this now has the years 2028 through 2035 looking respectable in non-

conference games with series in there with Arizona, Oklahoma, Cincinnati, Oklahoma State, and now Notre Dame…

-Final thoughts on the Jon Rothstein Happy Hour tonight AND big crowd likely for Nebraska/Creighton volleyball at PBA…

-We are just under a month away from the 30 th Annual Huskers Helping the Homeless event, from October 1 st – 10 th ….for those who don’t know

much about it, how did it get started and how much has it grown to this in its 30 th year?

-This will all culminate with an event here at the station on October 10 th , prior to the Indiana football game…how can people get involved in

helping and to what lengths? What about those who aren’t in the area and are listening from afar?

-Anthony Colandrea is the B1G Offensive Player of the Week for his performance vs. Bowling Green…what’s impressed you most so far about

him this season?

-We’ve seen some Top 10 FCS teams already notch wins vs. the FBS this year (Tarleton State, Montana State)…are you concerned about North

Dakota possibly pushing Nebraska this Saturday?

-Last week was eye-opening in the B1G with losses by Ohio State and Oregon…are we looking at a weird year for the league or a down year?

-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

-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?

-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):

-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 his most recent podcast that Nebrasketball’s Pryce Sandfort should be a preseason All-American….

-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…

-Final thoughts on last night’s Broncos/Chiefs game and reminder of event tonight at The Ticket with Bergen Reilly and Andi Jackson

-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…

-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??

-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

-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?

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?

-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):

-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!

-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…what

did Rhule have to say about his own team?

-Thoughts on Chiefs/Broncos tonight on Monday Night Football and reminder for event here at station tomorrow night…