I-80 Club

Jack and Josh open this week's podcast like they always do: By talking about books, libraries, and starting a book club and/or book podcast inside the I-80 Club. (2:51)After that, they get into the news of the day: Nebraska won't be adding a running back, at least not yet, to fill out the room. Why is this the case? Does Matt Rhule know something we don't? And if that room isn't better, what does it mean for the rest of the roster? (17:49)They finish the pod by talking about the pressure on Dylan Raiola, the Nebraska pxp gig, and more! (39:19)Did you enjoy the episode? To hear bonus episodes, and get it ad free, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a preview of Volleyball State's latest episode! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe to Volleyball State on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods! Also, watch it on YouTube here.The first-ever episode of Volleyball Late! Lincoln and Jeff break down the Huskers' first look under Dani Busboom Kelly. Mostly, we pick our jaws up off the floor after Andi Jackson and Ryan Hunter put them there. Nebraska unveils some new hitter routes and showcases a crop of talented freshmen to go along with veteran middles who put up big numbers.To hear bonus episodes, and get it ad free, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!After a crazy night in the NFL Draft, Jack and Josh kick off the pod with plenty of thoughts on Shedeur Sanders' falling and falling, all the way out of the first, second, and third rounds. Why has this happened? How has this happened? Is the juice worth the squeeze for him? And where could he still end up?Then, they turn their attention to the HUSKER GAMES and what, if anything, Jack will be watching for on Saturday at the stadium.Finally, Jack's son Johnny stops by with a boots on the ground report of what he got at the garage sale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh and Jack are back together for the first time in over a week and do so on the night of the 2025 NFL Draft! They take it all in, give takes on the suits and fashion of the draftees, and give many, many takes on the players and teams on their TVs.To hear bonus episodes, and get it ad free, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!Josh is out of town so Jack takes over solo, and he's been reading up! He's getting ready for the Big Ten and Big Picture CFB SZN, so he gives you an audio version of the old-school preseason magazine, including: Consensus preseason ratings for the nation, Big Ten, and Nebraska opponents.Best players in the conference and nation.Big ten schedule analysis.Roster turnover within the Big Ten, plus, another huge crop of brand new quarterbacks.Former Huskers: Where are they now?Who would you identify as Nebraska's three best players coming to feature in a season preview? Plus, thoughts on the sort-of reborn Spring Game and a quick look at the Nebrasketball incoming transfer class. How does it compare to 2024 and what's left to fill? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a football-heavy pod in mid-April! Josh and Jack go down a long and winding road of looking back at the last decade of Husker football, offensive futility, and how players haven't lived up to expectations in recent years. Why has this been the case? Who has matched or exceeded expectations?They unpack it all and then try to find the players that could exceed expectations in 2025. Are they any obvious names?This leads into a final big picture discussion about Emmett Johnson and why they find themselves so bullish on his 2025 season.To hear bonus episodes, and get it ad free, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a preview of Volleyball State's latest episode! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe to Volleyball State on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods! Also, watch it on YouTube here.The guys talk with Nebraska's new coach on taking over her dream job, how long has she had her eye on John Cook's successor, and how it went down. They also discuss what we can we expect from Nebraska's style of play, assistant coaching roles, and why Nebraska will never play another spring match on Derby Day. Plus, LOVB Omaha reaches the league championship match, the Supernovas clinch a PVF playoff berth and John Cook's name goes on the arena he never wanted (until he did).To hear bonus episodes, and get it ad free, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!Jack and Josh start another weekend with coffee, Husker talk, and reaction to the latest news!They start by look at the Nico Iamaleava holdout at Tennessee and what kind of fit they think he could find elsewhere. This later turns into a discussion where they try to figure out which schools need (and could afford) a QB like Nico as well as some random trash talk about Wisconsin in 2025.Then, they dive into the meat of the pod: The Husker Football Grid! Great players, average players, and bad players that are loved, hated, and have split-support from the Husker fans. Some categories are easy! Others, not so much. Play along and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After years of demand, Jack and Josh finally get around to watching one of the most enjoyable games of the 21st century for Nebraska football: The Huskers' destruction of the Wildcats on a Thursday night in 2010. They discuss Taylor Martinez's memorable night, the players they loved remembering from that era, and so much more!Watch this episode on YouTube!To hear bonus episodes, and get it ad free, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode of the new Volleyball State tier of the I-80 Club! To hear the entire pod, subscribe today: https://www.patreon.com/i80club/membershipSubscriber-Only Show! We talk with Matt Brown, publisher of Extra Points, on the changing economic landscape of college sports, the House settlement, the future of revenue sharing, and how it could affect volleyball.Plus, Kirsten Bernthal Booth's shocking departure from Creighton, the LOVB postseason is here, and TV sees a big future in volleyball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack and Kaleb get together for an unplanned impromptu After Nebrasketball after the Huskers win The Crown! They discuss what it does and doesn't mean, if this team's fanbase is using this as a pretext to dismiss this season's failures, or if the voices from outside the fanbase are beating down a straw man. Plus, what worked this week that didn't throughout the year and what next year might look in light of what the team showed in Vegas. For more content like this, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club | For more on Husker sports, visit huskermax.com | And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!Josh and Jack start another weekend with a bunch of different topics, including:Rumors about a departing player on the football roster.Interest (or lack thereof) in the rev-share that's coming to college sports.Jack's dislike of the current NIL structure vs. Josh's ambivalence.Then, they dive into the big discussion of the week: Putting together a time capsule for the 2025 football season. They look all around for questions that need to be answered to tell the story of the season, including Dylan Raiola, Dana Holgorsen, Mike Ekeler, the #2 running back, and the entire defensive side of the ball.They finish the pod with a little hoops news and a tiny, tiny preview of The Crown! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a preview of Volleyball State's latest episode! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe to Volleyball State on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods! Also, watch it on YouTube here.Lincoln and Jeff talk with long-time Nebraska Director of Volleyball Operations Lindsay Peterson about how her job has changed over the years and adjusting from John Cook to Dani Busboom Kelly. Plus, the Omaha Supernovas are surging while LOVB Omaha's struggles continue. What we're looking to see as NU's spring indoor practice starts and some tough injury news for one of the Huskers' Big Ten challengers.Watch this episode on YouTube!To hear bonus episodes, and get it ad free, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack Mitchell and Josh Peterson get together in the leadup to Nebraska's second game in THE CROWN to talk... well, lots of things. In particular, they dive into the topic that's taken Husker media by storm this week: Coverage of Husker football. What is too much, why should it be different, and how would that happen?Plus, which Husker media members are the most positive and most negative?They also discuss the 90s Chicago Bulls and comps that era had, Huskers vs. Cowboys in 90s success, the passage of time, and the length of shorts.Did you enjoy the episode? To hear bonus episodes, and get it ad free, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Jack Mitchell's dream: A postgame show... only if Nebraska wins. AND THEY DID IT! Jack and Kaleb discuss the Crown win against Arizona State in terms of what happened on the floor, but mainly they talk about trying to get a comped trip to Vegas and how weird, but still fun this tournament is. Also, they try and figure out who is in this tournament.For more content like this, including bonus episodes, newsletters, and more, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club | For more on Husker sports, visit huskermax.com | And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!Jack and Josh kick off the final Saturday in March with some feedback of the podcast! (Former) listener Kenneth is none too happy with the I-80 Club for a variety of reasons. They unpack his critiques and try to do better.They use this as a jumping off point to discuss year three and look for ways the skeptics will be, well, less skeptical, of Matt Rhule and the Husker program. Is it about wins and losses? Vibes? One-score games? They dive into it all.Late in the episode, Josh uses Bill Connelly's SP+ numbers and attempts to put together point spreads for the season. Will Nebraska be favored in more games than expected.All that and more on the Saturday staple! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh and Jack start the pod by discussing the latest Matt Rhule press conference, Nebraska's streak of not getting shutout, the best and worst quarters in program history (and the Rhule era), before getting into the meat of the podcast: Nebraska in the fourth quarter under Matt Rhule. They dive into it a bit more, including:Why has Nebraska been so bad in the fourth quarter?If they had better fourth quarters, would we be viewing the Rhule era differently so far?What needs to change in 2025?Plus, they dive into Josh's recent HuskerMax column and try to find parallels between year three for Matt Rhule vs. his predecessors at Nebraska.Did you enjoy the episode? To hear bonus episodes, and get it ad free, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!Josh and Jack start the weekend off by discussing the NCAA Tournament and what we've learned through two days. Why haven't there been close games? Will Saturday and Sunday be more enjoyable? Plus, the intrigue of Creighton, Greg McDermott, and the future of that program.Then, they answer some questions from previous Chat Sacks, including a topic that's always fun to dive into: If you could change a play (or game) from previous eras, which would have the biggest positive and negative impact on Husker football? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before diving into Husker football, Jack and Josh discuss March Madness which leads them into trying to figure out why their sports watching has gone down over the years, even though it's so much easier to take in sports today. Is it the aging process? Did they actually like basketball less? And why is football never affected like basketball or baseball?Then, they do some Husker football talk including a question Jack has been wondering: Will Husker fans argue about how good/bad the team is no matter what? Could a fast start change that? Or is it destined to be this way?Plus, some March Madness talk and thoughts on the favorites to win it all.Did you enjoy the episode? To hear more content like this, and get it ad free, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!Jack and Josh start the pod by talking about Creighton's win over UConn, including the end of the game dunk from the Jays. Then, they open up the Chat Sack and take questions, including:The art of asking guests questions on their radio shows.Being more interested in the 2025 Huskers.What would make a successful 2025 football season for Nebraska?Their favorite meal to cook.And so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a Wednesday night pod and this week:Jack laments the end of Nebrasketball's season and discusses avoiding the sport entirely.Does Jack understand fans that want to fire Fred Hoiberg?Matt Rhule's press conference.Re-litigating the cancellation of the Tennessee series.Year three for Matt Rhule and what it means.Plus, are people excited about the 2025 Husker football season?To hear more content like this, and get it ad free, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Peterson and Mike Schaefer are back for the first NFL pod since the Super Bowl to discuss all sorts of topics, including:Would Schaef be ok with Aaron Rodgers in Minnesota? SPOILER ALERT: No.Sam Darnold going to Seattle, which means it's full steam ahead for the JJ McCarthy era in Minnesota.What non-QB moves have been made that will be most impactful to the 2025 season?Who has gotten better, who has gotten worse?Have the Cowboys done anything to make Josh happy?Plus, why are Josh and Schaef "drug dealers of sadness?" All that and more!To hear more content like this, and get it ad free, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel. Support Mike Schaefer by subscribing to Husker247 Sports! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a preview of Volleyball State's latest episode! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe to Volleyball State on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods! Also, watch it on YouTube here.Lincoln and Jeff chat with PVF Player of the Week, Emily Londot of the Omaha Supernovas, about her rookie pro season and her career at Ohio State. Plus, a look at two pro teams going in different directions with the Supernovas' surge and LOVB Omaha's struggles. Nebraska announces one of their spring exhibitions, and have we seen the final offseason coaching domino fall?Watch this episode on YouTube!To hear more ad-free content like this, including the brand new Volleyball State tier on Patreon, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stop us if you've heard it before, but it's another postgame show after an absolute heartbreaking loss for the punch drunk Nebrasketball fanbase and program!Jack and Kaleb, and Jack and Bigelow, don't have much to say about the game because it's pretty obvious what went wrong. They address the elephant in the room about the potential, or lack thereof, of a coaching change as some would like to see. What Nebraska's plans for the postseason in the Crown or NIT could look like and what that might mean for the transfer portal.And the bigger picture: Is Nebraska basketball still a victim of under-investment? Will that ever change when they also continue to be oddly popular in this state given their lack of success? And what does actual investment look like?Plus, a eulogy for another season and this fanbase's horrendous return for the emotional investment they've put into the program. For more content like this, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club | For more on Husker sports, visit huskermax.com | Subscribe to the Stretch Big with Jacob Bigelow! And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!It's time. FOOTBALL! Josh and Jack do a deep dive into the 2025 football season for the first time in the offseason, taking questions from subscribers including:Which position group(s) are the weakest?Top five transfers for success in 2025.How would you grade 2023 and 2024 for Matt Rhule at Nebraska?Plus, why fans seem more interested in talking about coaches instead of players, how bullish people are (or aren't) on 2025, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the final regular season edition of the Nebrasketball Brunch Show, Jack Mitchell and Kaleb Henry take one final look at their NCAA Confidence Meter plus take another look at what went wrong against Ohio State. Plus, what it will take for Nebraska to go on a run and what would it actually take to really get back on the bubble.For more content like this, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. For more on Husker sports, visit huskermax.com. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a long and winding conversation surrounding Nebraska basketball on this week's I-80 LIVE, as Jack and Josh dive into it all, including:Why Jack pushes back at the negativity surrounding Nebraska basketball.How many wins they need over the next week to feel comfortable. What's the best Big Ten Tournament path?The frustrating losses this season.Plus more on the team ahead of the regular season finale.They finish the pod by talking about Husker football. What is interesting to them about the team right now?To hear more content like this, and get it ad free, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode of the new Volleyball State tier of the I-80 Club! To hear the entire pod, subscribe today: https://www.patreon.com/i80club/membershipLincoln and Jeff break down what we know of Nebraska's schedule with the Big Ten releasing opponents this week, plus the AVCA First Serve and Broadway Block Party in Nashville. Plus, it's looking like there will be two spring exhibitions, and an explanation of what Nebraska's beach season is for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack, Josh, Bigelow, and Kaleb turn on the mics for almost three hours to take in a brutal road L for Nebraska as their season meets its maker. Take it all in. Or don't. It's pretty sad.Plus, Tate Frazier of The Ringer joins at halftime to talk college hoops!For more content like this, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club | For more on Husker sports, visit huskermax.com | Subscribe to the Stretch Big with Jacob Bigelow! And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another groin kick. Perhaps an all timer. The guys go over the fresh part, the final possessions of the game, and what went wrong in Nebraska's 67-65 loss to Minnesota. Then, they break down another horrendous start on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, before going a bit all over the place, including:Why this team's personnel is so offensively flawed.Yet, it feels like they've lost games they should have won repeatedly this year.The difficulty this team has playing to their strengths as individuals.Brice drove (not much) but it worked. Jack wants answers. Does this loss pretty much guarantee an 0-2 finish or is that take shortsighted?A classic Jack rant on bracketologists, spreadsheets, and the first amendment.Can they go 2-0? Following up, what would 2-0 mean?Finally, Jack lays down conditions for a watch party Tuesday night.For more content like this, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club | For more on Husker sports, visit huskermax.com | Subscribe to the Stretch Big with Jacob Bigelow! And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!Jack has ball-knower Jacob Bigelow sit in, while Josh is out, for a cup of coffee and a basketball centric show before Nebraska's huge matchup vs. Minnesota. Among the topics: A full look at the coming coaching carousel.The list of candidates for Indiana.Could Creighton, Iowa, and/or Iowa State open up?An update on Tim Miles.Could today be the beginning of the end for Ben Johnson at Minnesota?A full preview on a confusing Gophers team and how Nebraska beats them or gets themselves into trouble.Jacob weighs in on the 19 win debate… will it be enough? Plus a whole lot of Q&A with our live studio audience of I-80 Patrons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the final February Nebrasketball Brunch Show, we find out just how much the missed opportunity against Michigan affected the Nebrasketball Confidence Meter. Then, the ongoing debate about 19 wins. 20 gets Nebraska in, 18 doesn't, but that spot in the middle engenders quite a bit of debate. Jack and Kaleb explain why they seem to feel differently about that than many Husker fans. Plus:A tour around the latest NCAA projections and likelihoods.Why the NET is becoming a weakness for Nebraska.Can Nebraska get significant NET help from other games in the next week?Some realities about Nebraska's spot in the Big Ten tournament are becoming apparent.The only things about this team that are consistent.Minnesota is an enigma, but how do they match up against Nebraska.Finally, is the Minnesota game a "must win?"For more content like this, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club | For more on Husker sports, visit huskermax.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a ridiculous start to the podcast in all the best ways as Jack lets the listeners in on an update to his computer setup that leads to many laughs, memes, and jokes. Jack then tries to post a link for another podcast he's doing but makes a mistake. More laughter is had.When they finally get on track, they talk some hoops before diving into the meat of the episode: The changes coming to CFB and its effect on the sport and Nebraska football. What is going on with revenue sharing? What does it mean for NIL?What does it mean for Nebraska?They unpack it all.To hear more content like this, and get it ad free, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nebraska's offense goes ice cold in a game their defense did more than enough to win. The guys react immediately by discussing:Did the right guy take the key shot for Nebraska? Kaleb and Jack disagree.Why so many different players struggled offensively for the Huskers.Was this just a reality of this offense and this matchup, or was it also just poor shooting?If the team can duplicate something close to this defense going forward, is there still some optimism? Jack loses it on the refs, but wants you to know he isn't blaming them for the loss.Jacob takes a look at the Minnesota matchup in a way drawing some jinx warnings.Jack just puts his head in his hands for long portions of the podcast.And more!For more content like this, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club | For more on Husker sports, visit huskermax.com | Subscribe to the Stretch Big with Jacob Bigelow! And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack and Josh dive into the biggest topic of the week in an all-football podcast: Nebraska canceling their two games with Tennessee. Why did this happen? Did it have to happen? And with the changes coming to college football, was this even necessary?Then, they discuss the feelings and vibes around Dylan Raiola going into year two. Was he better than we remembered at the start of 2024? Why is his fame distracting for so many people? And what's next?This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week, the guys said Nebraska needed to go 1-1 on their road trip to "tread water" for their NCAA chances. They went 1-1. Now, we find out if the NCAA Confidence Meters also stayed flat after a comeback and a blowout. Plus, a couple sleeps after the PSU beatdown the guys look back and what they might have missed about Nebraska's problem in the moment.Also: A fairly shocking stat that may explain why Juwan Gary hasn't been as impactful on defense and boards the last few games.Why Nebraska is continuing to have trouble matching up with bigs when they'd had previous success in that area.What parts of the PSU loss continue to be a concern going into the last four games of the season?A look at how the bracketologists and analytics reacted to Nebraska's loss.4-0 makes Nebraska a lock, 0-4 buries their at-large chances. But what about the three other scenarios? Why the game at Ohio State holds multiple levels of importance.The motivational level of the the next four opponents, who come into their matchups with Nebraska in a huge variety of different spots.Finally, Jack makes an oddly specific prediction about one of Brice's final four regular season games.Did you enjoy the episode? For more content like this, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. For more on Husker sports, visit huskermax.com. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode of the new Volleyball State tier of the I-80 Club! To hear the entire pod, subscribe today: https://www.patreon.com/i80club/membershipWelcome VB State subscribers! In this first bonus, subscriber-only episode, Lincoln and Jeff draft their All-Time John Cook Era Husker teams and argue about whose is better. Then, we go deep on our own Biggest 5 Matches of Cook's NU tenure. It's the volleyball barstool arguments you never knew you wanted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a discussion about Nebraska basketball's tough road loss at Penn State, Jack and Josh discuss the passing of Greg Sharpe and all the good he brought into the world. From memories of his beginnings with Nebraska, to how important it was to have him take over the job at the exact time he did. Jack talks about grief and how it evolves over time and so much more.To hear more content like this, and get it ad free, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a preview of Volleyball State's latest episode! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe to Volleyball State on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods! Also, watch it on YouTube here.Lincoln & Jeff talk with Jaime Gordon, CEO of the American Volleyball Coaches Association, about continuing to grow the sport, broadcast or rule changes, helping coaches navigate revenue sharing, and more.Plus, a new way to support the show, recap of the week in pro volleyball and Nebraska's spring schedule.Watch this episode on YouTube!To hear more ad-free content like this, including the brand new Volleyball State tier on Patreon, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack, just back from vacationing in Arizona, is out of the pool and joins Kaleb (with Bigelow getting a night off) to discuss Nebraska's complete disaster of a game against Penn State, including:A never ending list of things that went wrong in the first half.The thing that was still a disaster in the second half.Is Nebraska missing Berke more than we thought they would?If the loss wasn't bad enough already, doing it front of an embarrassing turnout from Nittany Lion nation (or whatever) makes it even worse.How did three guys still have pretty good offensive games for Nebraska?Gavin Griffths did what?!Telling the weirdos that think the season is over to "calm down!"How does this affect the big NCAA tourney picture for Nebraska?They finish by discussing the stakes of the Monday night matchup with Michigan. For more content like this, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club | For more on Husker sports, visit huskermax.com | Subscribe to the Stretch Big with Jacob Bigelow! And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How the hell did Nebraska win?! Josh, Kaleb, and Bigelow unpack it all! How was Nebraska able to turn the tide in the second half after falling behind by 20? Was the defense different or were they giving more effort? They dive into the 22-4 run Nebraska had and how the defense kept them in it even as the offense missed shots.Later, Jack joins live from a pool in Arizona and it sounds like he's underwater. He's a meme now!They finish the pod by looking ahead to the Penn State game. Does a win in State College, PA lock up an NCAA Tournament bid? All that and more on After Nebrasketball!Did you enjoy the episode? For more content like this, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club | For more on Husker sports, visit huskermax.com | Subscribe to the Stretch Big with Jacob Bigelow! And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Less than 12 hours after the guys had their immediate reaction to the loss against Maryland, they updated the NCAA Confidence meter before getting back into that game having slept on it. Among the things they delve into: Why the loss wasn't a moral victory, but also not a reason for panic.A surprising run of Nebraska defense in the second half.Why layups are still a major problem.Will Nebraska be challenged by a team that looks like Maryland again this year? Why the pundits still seem to think Nebraska's resume compares favorably to the bubble.What Nebraska is going to need in the coming years to keep them out of matchup problems like Thursday night, as well as last year in the NCAA Tournament. They finish the pod with look back at this era's difficulty in having success with incoming freshmen.For more content like this, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. For more on Husker sports, visit huskermax.com. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a quick After Nebrasketball, the guys try and determine exactly how disappointing the performance in the loss to Maryland was, especially given Nebraska was shorthanded with injuries and illness. In addition to delving into the numbers of an impressive offensive night for the Maryland five, the guys discuss how much of Maryland's efficiency from the field and on the boards had to do with Nebraska's lack of personnel and depth. Finally, a look ahead at the coming two matchups and how this loss has or has not changed the outlook for the final games of the season. For more content like this, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club | For more on Husker sports, visit huskermax.com | Subscribe to the Stretch Big with Jacob Bigelow! And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack and Josh are joined by friend of the I-80 Club Connor Happer to watch and (try to) enjoy Nebraska's home game vs. Maryland. Things... didn't go well. Take it all in with the boys over the course of two hours!To hear more content like this, and get it ad free, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!It's the first Wednesday pod after the Super Bowl and Jack and Josh...Discuss Josh's wild story from college surrounding College Gameday.Memories of Jason and Jayson Williams' gone by.Husker hoops.Another discussion on the quiet surrounding Husker football.And more! Plus, zipped files for some reason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not even 12 hours after the end of the 2024 NFL season, Josh Peterson and Mike Schaefer are back to look back on what happened in New Orleans between the Eagles and Chiefs. Did the Eagles dominance come out of nowhere? How were they able to run away and hide like they did? Should KC have run the ball more? They unpack it all from Super Bowl LIX.Later in the pod, they discuss players they expect to retire and the future of Aaron Rodgers.Josh finishes with some thoughts on his excitement level for the NFL reaching an all-time low as Schaef tries to talk him into being more positive.Thanks for checking out National Fun League this season!For more content like this, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. Support Mike Schaefer by subscribing to Husker247 Sports! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nebraska stays hot, winning their fourth straight game, this one vs. Ohio State! The guys discuss: Who this team's clear catalyst is.More differences between January and February showing up.Brice with a great night, but still was an offensive non-factor for a big chunk of the game.Rollie's new role on this teamBerke's injury, with an update from Jacob after Fred Hoiberg's press conference.How Nebraska keeps winning these statistically odd games.The predictive metrics now pretty consistently like Nebraska to get to 20 wins.They finish the pod with a preview of what will be a raucous night at PBA vs. Maryland!For more content like this, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club | For more on Husker sports, visit huskermax.com | Subscribe to the Stretch Big with Jacob Bigelow! And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Peterson and Mike Schaefer get ready for Super Bowl LIX in ways only they can! By discussing how little excitement they have for the game. Well, mostly. Schaef is out on this matchup and he's out on the Chiefs. Why? They discuss that, look at reasons why the Eagles can win, and discuss potential MVP winners.For more content like this, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. Support Mike Schaefer by subscribing to Husker247 Sports! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear the entire pod, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!It's the day before the Super Bowl and Jack and Josh have plenty to discuss, including:College hoops, including the debut of a brand new segment!Changes planned by Troy Dannen and Nebraska to Memorial Stadium.Nebraska basketball ahead of the Ohio State game.Plus, they finish with some thoughts on the Super Bowl! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

t's a happy brunch this Friday as Jack and Kaleb gather after a 2-0 week for the first time since December! The optimism is flowing in the guys' NCAA Tournament Confidence Meter rankings which continue to climb. Plus:A full rundown on all the tourney projections, metrics, and probabilities for Nebraska across multiple sources.The ever-present question about the number of wins that is "safe" - Is it 19, 20, or 20+?A look at how the Big Ten Tourney could break out for Nebraska and why it could provide a good opportunity to continue to bolster the resume.Why this year is a very unique year for bubble teams in the Big Ten.A breakdown of the remaining eight games and how they may look a little different after the trip to the northwest.Which players were the biggest catalysts to Nebraska's apparent turnaround.For more content like this, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club | For more on Husker sports, visit huskermax.com | And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh and Jack hop on the mics on a Tuesday night, still basking in the glow of Nebrasketball's upset road win at Oregon. They unpack how it happened before looking ahead to the next stretch of games. What record do they need? What record is possible?Then, they discuss the addition of Mike Ekeler to the football staff and try to figure out what he can do to fix special teams. Is it scheme or is it players?They finish the podcast by discussing the spring game's cancellation. Do they believe Matt Rhule's reasoning for it ending? And why aren't more people upset by this?To hear more content like this, and get it ad free, become a Patron today for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don't forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.