Early Break

We're just one day away from the kickoff to the NFL season…we are ALL the way back, everyone    Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From Early Break to professional soccer-play-by-play announcer for USL League One!Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nebraska didn't really rotate away from Emmett Johnson at all vs. Cincinnati…we surely will see backups involved the next 2 games…but what about in B1G play? Nebraska's defense allowed just 69 passing yards but 200+ rushing yards…did you come away optimistic or concerned? Nebraska fans are expecting vast improvement from special teams all year…what did you think of that group through one game?   Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a Wild Card Wednesday (earlier than usual for Bill's speaking engagement)…what's on Bill's mind today? Also, Shut Up Sipple and all things trivia!  Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Matt Rhule said Monday he wanted to see the backup RBs get more carries than what they had against Cincinnati and that it was Holgorsen who decided on playing time last Thursday…what did the OC have to say about that yesterday? What was Holgorsen's assessment of Dylan Raiola and the new receivers in their debuts? And the rotation at left tackle? Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Final thoughts on what was an incredible Week 1 and a lookahead to Week 2 with one HUGE game: Oklahoma/Michigan   Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rutgers beat Ohio, 34-31; Minnesota beat Buffalo, 23-10; Wisconsin beat Miami (OH), 17-0; Illinois beat W. Illinois, 52-3; Indiana beat Old Dominion, 27-14; Purdue beat Ball State, 31-0; Michigan St beat W. Michigan, 23-6; Michigan beat New Mexico, 34-17; Northwestern got stomped at Tulane, 23-3; and Iowa beat Albany, 34-7 Also, TREKKING TUESDAY (sponsored by Meindl USA)….best outdoor story (via email) wins $50 gift card to MEINDL   Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nebraska opens as a 33.5 point favorite for Saturday night's 6:30pm home opener vs. Akron—a team that just lost to Wyoming, 10-0, to begin their season. The Zips are lacking some offensive ‘zip' and SHOULDN'T be a tough out (see: Kansas State struggle vs. North Dakota) Houston Christian follows the next week in Lincoln….so what can improve the next 2 weeks before B1G play begins?  Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's time for the return of one our favorite segments of the football season…what losses or moments in games this weekend were true Headscratchers? Colorado's time management surely will show up on this list…and Kansas State nearly losing to North Dakota?! What else?  Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

No. 1 Texas fell to No. 3 Ohio State, 14-7; No. 4 Clemson lost to No. 9 LSU, 17-10; No. 8 Alabama lost at Florida State, 31-17; and No. 6 Notre Dame fell at No. 10 Miami, 27-24 The answer has to be Alabama, right? The other Top 10 teams that lost had losses to fellow Top 10 teams. Alabama didn't like right in their loss to the Seminoles, who were coming off a 2-10 season. What's going on with Kalen DeBoer's crew? Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising 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):  Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Tar Heels entered as 3.5 point underdogs to TCU, and the big question internally for The Stool was how many times Jordan Hudson—Belichick's girlfriend—would be mentioned and/or showed on the broadcast….what was the answer? How did the product look? And was Belichick composed as the Same Ol' Bill? Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBAL Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It was an incredible weekend of college football and we'll hit on all of it throughout the show today, but first things first---a look back at Nebraska's 20-17 win vs. Cincinnati from Thursday night…a night Sip went to bed at WHAT TIME?! Matt Rhule informed media yesterday that Janiran Bonner is out for the season with an ACL injury, and also hit on the RB rotation and run defense…what did we learn from the coach? Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Final Thoughts on Nebraska/Cincinnati from last night and the weekend ahead!Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We ran through some games earlier with Lee Sterling...are any of those worth storming the field for?Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The spread was 6.5 coming in... how do fans feel after a 3 point survival?Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a Freaky Football Friday from Bill!Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Picks from every game you need to tune in to straight from Lee Sterling himself!Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Find out what Jake's song of the day had us scoring and what did you think of it?Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

TV's are fine across America as YouTube TV and Fox have worked out a short-term agreement to make the games watchable....QUADBOX TIME!Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What was Jakes KC trip like and how did the Stool think the game went?A win is a win...but what needs to change?Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's gameday for Nebraska/Cincinnati…Mo Egger told us last week no one is going to the game from Cincinnati…is that the vibe you get as well? Tony had a great career at Cincinnati and made the NFL for a few years….what type of future does Brendan Sorsby have? Is he an NFL guy…what will he need to do most to beat Nebraska tonight? Dontay Corleone gets a ton of praise for his skillset…how dominant can he be in games and do you expect him to show out on primetime tonight? Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday…what does Bill have in mind for us 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 Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sip has told his game score several times for tonight (Nebraska, 37-27)…do Bill and Jake see it as high scoring as that? As the Stool goes through the schedule and makes official picks…what's the consensus from the guys if there is one on record? Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What's on Sip's mind today as he tries to properly age gracefully with a LONG day ahead? Let's find out.. Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's no surprise to see Cade Klubnik and Garrett Nussmeier on top of the rankings, followed by Arch Manning… Raiola ranked 28th, behind the likes of Luke Altmyer (Illinois), Fernando Mendoza (Indiana), and Behren Morton (Texas Tech) Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nebraska enters tonight as 6.5 point favorites, and it's been a lot of optimism coming from Husker camp this August…but there could be the perennial ‘doom' that fans face from rough starts of the past…like Northwestern, Illinois, BYU and Minnesota… Is this a different story this year for Nebraska or can they prove in Game 1 that it's NOT more of the same? We thought they arrived to a certain extent last year in the Game 2 win vs. Colorado but the season was just average after that… Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Reminder that we look forward to seeing everyone tonight at RUHLMAN'S for our Husker season preview!    Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It took the world by storm yesterday when the news was announced to no one's surprise…you wonder how much it will distract the Chiefs, though they haven't seem very distracted at all by it the last few years with how well they've played It will likely be shoved down our throats all year though so get prepared for that..    Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tomorrow is gameday for Nebraska in Kansas City…outside of Dylan Raiola, who is the most important player for the Huskers to get off to a 1-0 start? Dana Holgorsen said Cincinnati's Dontay Corleone caused serious problems for his Houston team in the past…are you confident in Nebraska's ability to contain him with their offensive line? Kyle Cunanan has won the placekicker job…do we know how big of leg he has and how far Nebraska might trust him from?   Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising 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, big shoutout to Thomas Fidone II for making the Giants 53-man roster as a 7th round pick…   Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We welcome the Columbus High School Hall of Famer to the show---and the older Brother of OUR Sip---as our resident Florida State expert…why do we care about FSU? Because we love college football and they open the season vs. Alabama If Florida State fans were on Cloud 9 with Mike Norvell after his season 2 years ago…where are they now after a 2-10 season?  Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a Wild Card Wednesday (earlier than usual for Bill's speaking engagement)…what's on Bill's mind today? Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers):  Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Big Noon Kickoff is on FOX…and the biggest game of the season (at least early on) is on FOX…and right now, there's drama as to if YouTube TV and FOX will agree to terms on sharing their content NFL games don't start on FOX until September 7th, but there's a variety of games on the FOX network this weekend…what happens if the deal isn't done in time? The deadline is today at 5pm…  Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Cunanan has won the kicker job ahead of John Hohl and Tristan Alvano…Husker fans who didn't go to the 1890 practice in late July will have their first ever look at him, the Cal transfer—however kickoffs will be between Hohl and Alvano Also, Rhule said he's happy to open against a Power 4 opponent because it made camp more ‘intentional'…what else did he say? Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a good day to be Commanders' WR Terry McLaurin—to the tune of a 3-year, $96 million extension Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What's the update on the Howler Haus comedy club? And how soon will the Speakeasy be open in the basement below Bierhaus? Also, update on Kearney building, game days at their locations and private events… Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, a loud and proud Michigan fan, was brought on by Fox for its Big Noon Kickoff show ahead of Ohio State's season opener against Texas. But while the show will broadcast live from Columbus, Ohio State denied Portnoy access to the stadium, aiming to keep the rivalry-fueled drama off the field—even if it's still loud on TV.Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Message boards used to be the main place people posted rumors on before the boom of social media—and as we've pointed out, the growth and development of AI across the world makes it even more difficult to know what is real and what isn't This leads us back to message boards, when someone on a popular Clemson fan site said that Cade Klubnik was involved in a bad car accident and couldn't use his shoulder…which was completely false and not true, as his mom had to be told and informed Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nebraska's DC said Sorsby is an athletic QB and a good runner and that it will be a task to stop him…he also mentioned that in what he saw in Week 0 games was poor tackling across the 5 games of college football…does anyone tackle great in Game 1? Butler also mentioned they'll keep the Blackshirts at 11 players (and maybe 12), but he'll let Matt Rhule handle that… Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising 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): Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

CBS Sports debuted a new series called “Confidential Conversations” yesterday, which started with Nebraska in a 40 minute production of unmoderated and behind-the-scenes conversation between Ceyair Wright, DeShon Singleton, Malcom Hartzog and Marques Buford Dylan Raiola and Emmett Johnson joined the conversation later to discuss everything from the Patrick Mahomes comparisons and more…were the Breakers watching? Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nebraska's OC said he's never seen a depth chart with three “ors” at tackle, and that he's excited to see how that spot looks on Thursday and going forward He also said he's pleased with Nebraska's focus level, how good of player Cincinnati's Dontay Corleone is, and more…what did Dylan Raiola have to say to media? Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One more thought on the start to the season for Husker volleyball and the crowds that went with it…well done, Lincoln    Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What was the best of the weekend for our listeners in sports, life, etc.? Text us at (402) 464-5685 to tell us… Winner gets a $25 gift certificate to Valentino's   Show Sponsored by NEBCO Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With Shilo Sanders getting waived yesterday and Sheduer not playing how some people wanted, what does the Stool have to say about it all?Numbers retired, bowl game loss, it seems like everything from here on out is going to magnified for the Sanders family more than we thought possible.Show Sponsored by NEBCOOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The cuts are coming today and the next few days in the NFL as rosters go from 90 players down to 53 for the regular season, and Shilo Sanders made one of those cuts easy for the Bucs after throwing a punch against the Bills and getting ejected from the game…he'd been battling for the 4th and final safety spot on the roster after being undrafted Also, as Micah Parsons waits for a new contract, he was seen at the Cowboys' final preseason game—napping on the sidelines!   Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The depth chart was released on Friday, with notables of Elijah Pritchett being listed third at LT---and Matt Rhule addressed it by saying that he's committed too many penalties in camp so far and isn't going to be a starter to begin the season The captains (voted on by the team) announced this weekend are: Marques Buford, Dylan Raiola, Henry Lutovsky, DeShon Singleton, Ceyair Wright, and Dane Key  Show Sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising 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):  Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mark and Anthony Johnson, the father and brother of K-State starting QB Avery Johnson, were in a ‘physical confrontation' in the postgame of the Wildcats' loss to Iowa State The two Johnsons issued a statement on Sunday to apologize for their actions…but what a wild scene it must have been Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Iowa State/Kansas State was a glorious mess in the first half, bogged by rain in Ireland…then the offenses got going and the 2nd half got entertaining, ending in a 24-21 win for the Cyclones in the ranked matchup to start the year In other games, Kansas looked good in a 31-7 rout of Fresno State; Hawaii kicked a game-winning FG to beat Stanford; UNLV nearly lost at home to FCS Idaho State; and Western Kentucky beat Sam Houston, 41-24 Also, a shout out to Nebraska volleyball in DBK's first matches as coach…in what was a great setting at the AVCA Tournament Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy