Early Break

-Final thoughts on Nebraska/Maryland tomorrow…and other games to watch this weekend…plus, Nebrasketball Opening Night!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & 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 1984Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Hoosiers survived a tough game vs. Northwestern last week and now head to Rutgers where they (should) take care of the ScarletKnights…a win for both Nebraska and Indiana would set up a 5-0 matchup that we talked about all offseason…how wild would it get inLincoln ahead of next week's Big Noon Kickoff?-Also, what's going on at San Diego State? A MUMPS outbreak?! What year is this, 1930? 32 players on the injury list due to a mumpsoutbreak…Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It's a Freaky Friday…what's on Bill's mind today? Or if Bill is already gone…what's on Jake's mind?-If you're seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Miami FL (-16') vs. Clemson Alabama (-6) vs. Mississippi State USC (-9') vs. Washington-Ohio State (-14) vs. Iowa Nebraska (-14') vs. Maryland 49ers (-3) vs. Broncos (Game of the Week)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Bill has been delivering us SchinDaddy's picks the last few weeks and he's done well…what does he have this week before we get toLee Sterling?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & 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 wellAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Vegas has consistently had this game as Nebraska being a 2 touchdown favorite, which makes sense considering Maryland's game lastweek vs. UCLA (54-3 loss) and Nebraska's 4-0 start, the first such start since 2016 for the program-Malik Washington is still a good QB and might be ready to prove his 4 INT performance last week was not who he really is…whatconcerns do you have about this particular game?-And, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen's Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Steelers/Browns tonight on Thursday Night Football (7:15pm, Prime)…plus Western Kentucky/New Mexico State (7pm, CBSSN), andNorth Texas/Tulsa (8p, ESPN)…and playoff baseball!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Through 4 games (yes, against not great opponents)—Nebraska is 27-for-50 on 3 rd down conversions on offense (10 th nationally) andhas allowed 12-for-47 3 rd down attempts to be converted defensively (9 th nationally)-Nebraska has struggled to get off the field on 3 rd down on defense for a few years and at times struggled to extend drives on offense…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Maryland comes to town fresh off a 54-3 loss at home to UCLA….are you surprised Mike Locksley is still the head coach for this gameon Saturday after that and the rough stretch he's had?-We rave about Malik Washington yet he's coming off a 4 interception game vs. UCLA, 2 of which were returned for TDs…whathappened and do you expect a bounce-back from him?-What concerns you about Nebraska in this game? What areas do you feel good about Maryland's chances to have success?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sark addressed media this week and said his team needs to cut down on “unacceptable” celebrations after big plays and scores. Sarksaid, “We've got to do a better job of celebrating with one another. The moment you start to demean the opponent, the flags comeout.”-Texas had 2 separate occasions of poor character in the win vs. Tennessee…we'll see if they actually tone things downOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska is placed firmly in the 30s right now in the AP and Coaches Polls after their 4-0 start, which is fair with the competition thatthey've faced. However, the ESPN SP+ rankings (by Bill Connelly) have Nebraska at 16 th in the country---ahead of Iowa and UCLA(!)—but behind Penn State-The rankings are ‘a predictive measure of team efficiency that takes into account tempo and opponent-adjust metrics such as team'soffense, defense and special teams ratings---and is ‘a measure of the most sustainable and predictable aspects of football'Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What's next on Rick's list of songs? Let's tune in to find out…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sark addressed media this week and said his team needs to cut down on “unacceptable” celebrations after big plays and scores. Sarksaid, “We've got to do a better job of celebrating with one another. The moment you start to demean the opponent, the flags comeout.”-Texas had 2 separate occasions of poor character in the win vs. Tennessee…we'll see if they actually tone things downOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Connor alerted us yesterday of an article from ‘Spartan Avenue' that was titled, “Nebraska media spreading blatant lies about PatFitzgerald era at Michigan State,” and put our post from Monday with Sip saying that the crowd had “maybe 30,000 fans in the 2 nd half”and the juice in the stadium didn't seem very strong-After attacking the show for our take…the article then went on itself to criticize the fanbase for poor 2 nd half turnouts, which seemspretty hypocritical---does The Stool feel any need to go back on their stance or actually should they stand even firmer on it?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The MLB Playoffs started yesterday….did Sip or Jake watch any games? What was the drama like if so?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The options on ‘fraud' were guilty, not guilty, and jury's still out, and here was the assessment:-Virginia Tech (jury's out); Colorado (guilty); Clemson (guilty); Washington (guilty); Louisville (guilty); Penn State (guilty);Missouri (guilty); USC (guilty); Tennessee (jury's out); and Ole Miss (NOT guilty)Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska is off to it's first 4-0 start since 2016 and first 1-0 start in B1G play since 2019…were you surprised at how thingswent on Saturday at Michigan State?-We don't know the status yet of Jamal Rule or Jacory Barney (or Brendan Black) for Saturday's game vs. Maryland…will thatmatter when playing a struggling defense?-Dylan Raiola looked excellent when filling in for Dante Moore after the injury early 2 nd quarter at USC…is there a chance we seeRaiola vs. Nebraska on October 17 th in Eugene?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It's a Wild Card Wednesday….Bill is out today, so what's on Jake's mind today?-If you're looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska rolled up 6 sacks on the Spartans and forced 3 turnovers in a 31-13 road win to start B1G play off on the rightnote…what did he think about the showing from his group?-Maryland comes in fresh off a 54-3 loss at home to UCLA, but still has one of the better young QBs in the league in MalikWashington…how concerned is Aurich about slowing him and the WRs down?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & 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):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It's surprising to many that Locksley, who entered this season on an 8-game losing streak, is still the head coach of theTerrapins after a 54-3 loss at home to UCLA last weekend…but here we are-The press conferences the last few weeks have been quite interesting…what did we get from yesterday's of note?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Holgorsen addressed media on Tuesday and discussed the win at Michigan State and the great drive to end the first half withthe last-second TD to Vincent Genatone…when did he get so involved in the offense?-He also addressed the running game without Jamal Rule and Anthony Colandrea's performance vs. Michigan State…what is hisassessment for Maryland's defense?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Guess what starts tonight? MLB Postseason! If you care, here are the games to watch today…..Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The USC play-by-play commentator tried to say that Moore 'ducked into' the hit by the USC defender Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Indiana beat Northwestern but the Wildcats looked good…do they get punished for the loss or maybe even move up?-Also, The Stool was criticized for putting Iowa at 4 th last week in the rankings…who's laughing now? Where is Nebraska at?-Franzen Simmentals—where their goal is to provide powerful genetics to build your herd. Call/text Caleb 402-276-1925 for more infoOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Falcons lead the way in the winners column…but who joins them and who-No tailgate or party is complete without Fuehrer's Cheespred, since 1960---available in most local grocersOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Is it Mississippi State's 4-0 start and the stardom of Kamario Taylor? Are we overly surprised at UCLA's start with Bob Chesney at thehelm?-On the bad surprise element…is it Oklahoma? Or Texas A&M? Someone else?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & 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):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-In the offseason, we discussed that Iowa could easily start off 0-3 in conference play….and instead they sit at 1-0 with the big win atMichigan…Ohio State comes to Kinnick Stadium this weekend which will surely be interesting, and then they go to Washington-While the Huskies don't look right, the 3 games after that got very interesting this weekend—at Minnesota, vs. Wisconsin, at NWOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What did Rhule have to say about injury updates for Jacory Barney and Jamal Rule? And what were his final thoughts on the MichiganState win, a 31-13 triumph on the road where Nebraska was +3 in turnovers?-What did he have to say about his defense getting 6 sacks vs. the Spartans and a lookahead to Maryland?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Eagles/Bears tonight on Monday Night Football (7:15pm, ESPN)….who's at QB for the Bears?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Eagles/Bears tonight on Monday Night Football (7:15pm, ESPN)….who's at QB for the Bears?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Texas remains at the top after a win at Tennessee…what's the order after them?-How close is Nebraska to being ranked and is UCLA in the rankings after their start? Who had the biggest leap and fall this week?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Things are good with a 4-0 start, and then you look at what's ahead….Maryland is a disaster….Indiana will of course be difficult butthey just struggled to beat a pesky Northwestern team…Oregon will be difficult and now might have more intrigue with Raiola at QB..-After that? Washington looks just OK…Illinois looks average…Rutgers is still not good…Ohio State and Iowa will be tough to close butIowa is beatable in Iowa City….DON'T look too far ahead but have our thoughts on the schedule changed?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What happened, Penn State? Karma for Michigan? What else had us scratching our heads?-For window shades, blinds and shutters---there's one stop---Vision Window Décor---call Nick today at (402) 421-9366Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska had already beaten Michigan State so they didn't have to watch in misery after a loss….but with Dante Moore's early 2 ndquarter neck/head injury after a targeting call on USC led to his departure from the game via ambulance, and in came Raiola-Raiola looked like he belonged from the get-go, making quick decisions and had high overall accuracy without making mistakes…wereHusker fans rooting for USC or for Raiola? And now there's a real chance it will indeed by Dylan vs. Nebraska on October 17 th ….Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & 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):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Maryland was crushed by Virginia Tech last week and it got worse this week, falling at home to UCLA, 54-3-Malik Washington regressed with 2 straight pick 6s in the game and nothing is going well….can Locksley really be on the sidelines inLincoln after THAT performance? The Maryland Fade is extra early this year…Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It's the first 4-0 start since 2016 and the first 1-0 start in B1G play for Nebraska since 2019—progress—as the Huskers had acomfortable win vs. Michigan State that didn't always look pretty but always felt like it would be a win-Nebraska's defense recorded 6 sacks—including 2 by Williams Nwaneri---and won the turnover battle, 3-0. There were definiteoffensive lulls in the third quarter, but 24 points at halftime was good to see as well as a return to good offense in the 4 th quarter….butwhat as up with all the injuries for Michigan State? And…Vincent Gentatone….2 TDs?! Where did that come from?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on Nebraska/Michigan State tomorrow…and other games to watch this weekend…plus, NFL Week 3Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Conference play is here…where are the most likely Field Storming Possibilities? Let's hear from Bill…-Check out the Smokehaus by Super Saver/Russ' Market for all your tailgate needs….in Lincoln since 1984Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Bill is the voice of sports all across Michigan…we'll get to the Wolverines momentarily…what's he hearing from Sparty fans about PatFitzgerald so far in his return to the Big Ten?-Michigan had the terrible first game vs. Western Michigan and rebounded with wins over Oklahoma and UTEP…what's the mood forthe start of the Kyle Whittingham era and optimism for the game vs. Iowa tomorrow?-Did the Lions miss their championship window? How much of that is tied to Ben Johnson's departure?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Texas (-5') vs. Tennessee Oregon (-3) vs. USC Michigan (-5') vs. Iowa-Nebraska (-5') vs. Michigan State Chiefs (-11') vs. Dolphins Rams (-2') vs. BroncosOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Monster Dash; Lincoln Rocks; Oktoberfest; and GWPCA National Championships….-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Sip is out today as he travels to East Lansing…what do Jake and Bill have on their minds today in his place?-Visit Ron and the team at Tredz just south of Cortland on Highway 77 and now on West O Street, as wellOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska begins B1G play tomorrow at Pat Fitzgerald and the Spartans (4pm, BTN) as a 5.5 point favorite….and based on responsefrom our show this week and on social media, there doesn't seem to be a lot of negativity or anxiety about this game….is that a goodthing or a bad thing?-Maybe it's quiet nervousness as Nebraska tries to finally make the leap under Matt Rhule…how big would a win be for the fanbase'sbelief?-And, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen's Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Falcons/Packers tonight on Thursday Night Football (7:15pm, Prime)…and Liberty/Coastal Carolina (6:30p, ESPN)….the Jamey ChadwellBowl!Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What's new in the Apple products world? Tripp is here to tell us about new phones, watches, AirPods and more….-Nebraska's Apple Store IS Computer Hardware---46 years in business---find them in Lincoln at 70 th & O and in Kearney, GI and HastingsOur Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Michigan State hosts Nebraska to start B1G play, where Pat Fitzgerald comes off his first loss as head coach of the Spartans…what'sthe mood in East Lansing after the Notre Dame game?-The Spartans' offense hasn't been overly impressive this year so far…but what concerns might Nebraska have in defending them?-Michigan State made big news this offseason when they landed LeVar Woods away from Iowa where he'd been for a long time…haveyou seen an uptick in special teams performance yet and how do you feel about that impact in a close game?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy