Podcast appearances and mentions of Matt Rhule

It's true.The Huskers had not won a Big 10 opener since defeating Illinois 42-38 back in 2019. We talked about this, and as always, many other things.Mylie kicked things off by dropping in and catching us up on some volleyball talk with those ladies currently undefeated and ranked #1, but having dropped a few sets dropped a few sets in recent matches. Is it reason for worry and who out there is built to beat them. Mylie had some answers.We then shifted to football talk covering items such as how, while the performances were not perfect, the offense and defense picked up for each other the entire game and came away with a 31-13 road win in their opener over Pat Fitzgerald and Michigan State. I also discussed how this may be an early reflection of the roster's new look of being upperclassman-heavy with much more experience than recent years.There wasn't much to give in the way of injury updates for Jamal Rule and Jacory Barney, but there was a good reason for that. And Vince Genatone's big day most definitely came up, as well as the story behind Riley Van Poppel no longer wearing a single-digit jersey.As always, we ran through the drive chart and the numbers for the game, both team and individual. We previewed Maryland and shared Matt Rhule's well-founded warning on why the Terps shouldn't be overlooked despite their rough loss to UCLA.And we definitely jumped into the comments, which always carry a good chunk of he evening. So if you missed out, please click on the link up top and give Tuesday's show a look - and I'll be back live next Tuesday at 8PM!

The Athletic released an article today about the use of AI among college football coaches including Matt Rhule.

Schick and Nick recap the Nebraska win over Michigan State.  Colandrea!  Everybody is drinking the Kool-Aid.  Nebraska needs a moment.  Kent Wolgamott.  Matt Rhule is boring.  Iowa has Western Michigan's back.  A Texas player simulated using the restroom.  The AP voters love Missouri.  Dylan Raiola stat.  Polls.  Jamies Winston channels his inner DB. Connect with us! SchickandNick.com Facebook, Twitter, or email  We would hate it if you missed an episode! So PLEASE subscribe, rate the pod, and throw us a review. It helps us out so much! We'd likey that.  This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

-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

Matt says Nebraska did what they were supposed to do on Saturday. Nebraska had been in those situations before and not come away looking as good. Does this mean Matt Rhule has really changed things at Nebraska?

Robin is celebrating the Giants acquisition of JJ McCarthy, his gym routine, Matt Rhule's Monday press conference, and a Nebrasketball update!

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Nebraska wins a big ten opener, and John and Schaefer break it down and go to the Matt Rhule press conference.

-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

Kyle Crooks sits down with Matt Rhule to talk about this weekend's conference opener at Michigan State, recap the previous three games, and much more!.

BC has filed to watch the NFL this season, how big a game this is for Matt Rhule's tenure at Nebraska, the "little things" that will be key in tomorrow's game, what translates from non-conference play (and what doesn't), and more

Matt has more to say regarding tomorrow's Big Ten opener for Nebraska against Michigan State. It is 'prove it" time for Matt Rhule, the scenario in which Nebraska would lose, and more!

Josh is finally ready to make a major statement about Matt Rhule and their first B1G Conference game of the season.

We react to Matt Rhule's comments on the improved morale on the football team and the recently announced home-and-home series against Notre Dame.

-Rhule had a nice preview of Michigan State and the issues they will present, and also mentioned that Nebraska's special team unit hastoo many penalties at this point….what did he like from the win vs. North Dakota?-Rhule also let media know that Carter Nelson will be out this week and potentially some time, though the injury is not ACLrelated…what else did we hear from Rhule?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman looked at some key matchups in Nebraska/Michigan State before listening to some audio from Matt Rhule's weekly press conference and diving into the wild weekend in college football.Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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We point out some things from Michigan State-Notre Dame, more recap from Matt Rhule's press conference, and some special teams numbers.

We take bets on what Matt Rhule will say in his weekly press conference, and Matt has takes on the play of QB Anthony Colandrea.

Jon Johnston put out a video this morning wondering if this is Nebraska's best team ever. At least, that's the headline. It's much more captivating than "Huskers Start 3-0, MSU Next."As of this writing, I haven't watched the video yet.This is probably the best team in the Matt Rhule era. And the team is more than the players. It's the coaches as well. It's the discipline in place. It's the form tackling in space. It's the downfield blocking. It's the fundamental things that Nebraska seems to be doing correctly in 2026 that were not always done right in previous years.We saw fundamentals and discipline in action Saturday night under the lights of Memorial Stadium as the Huskers handled the FCS squad North Dakota, beating the Fighting Hawks 34-7.Sure, it could have been a wider margin. But Rhule decided to let the depth see some action. Nebraska punted three times, kicked two field goals (missed a third), and didn't give up the ball.If you're complaining about the score, or are disappointed because we didn't play a perfect game, remember that we did exactly what Vegas expected us to do. The Huskers covered the 24.5-point spread.On the Overreaction, Jake and Greg break down the game, share some laughs, and prepare to turn our attention to the Spartans.

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Kyle Crooks sits down with Nebraska defensive coordinator Rob Aurich to go through his thoughts on the Huskers defensive play through two games, a scout on North Dakota, and much more. Jessica Coody chats with head coach Matt Rhule to start the show and also checks in with linebacker Owen Chambliss to review his return from injury last week.

-Rhule was very complimentary of North Dakota, saying their offensive line is “one of the best and well-coached” lines that he'sseen…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 thisweekend-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…whatdid Rhule have to say about his own team?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jay Foreman and Austin Oerman reacted to the Kansas City Chiefs' domination of the Denver Broncos before getting into some audio from Matt Rhule's week three press conference.Don't forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share the show!Follow The Ticket: @937theticket on social mediaFollow Jay on Twitter: @foreman5644Follow Austin on Twitter: @austin_oermanAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We touched more on Anthony Colandrea's performance and comparing with previous Husker QBs in the Matt Rhule era.

Nebraska Football cruised past Bowling Green for a comfortable, workmanlike 2-0 start, and we're recapping every big moment from the win. NEW FAN HUB: https://brj-hub.web.app/ We get into Dylan Raiola's cleanest game yet, zero turnover-worthy plays through two games and a 91.7 PFF grade that led the whole roster. We talk the two-back rotation of Jamal Rule and Mekhi Nelson, why Jacory Barney is finally staying on his feet for those deep shots, and the offensive line's surprising pull-blocking magic from Pritchett and Justin Evans. On defense we break down Andrew Marshall's tackles for loss, Victor Evans locking down the second corner spot, and why the run defense looks completely different than a year ago even as the pass rush still has work to do. We also cover Eddie George's postgame comments about calling Matt Rhule for coaching tips, that wild fireball that dropped into the stands during the postgame show, and run through our weekly prop bet recap plus pick 'em standings heading into the North Dakota preview. 00:00 Celebrating a Comfortable 2-0 Win 02:37 Fireball Nearly Hits Fans 07:15 Raiola's Clean, Mistake-Free Night 14:42 Handing Out the Game Balls If you enjoyed this episode, please Like and Subscribe! #gbr #huskers #nebraska #cfb #b1g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John poses an interesting question about Matt Rhule and the reaction people have had to Week 1 of the Nebraska football season.

-Rhule wasn't happy on Saturday about the penalties Nebraska had and the slow start vs. Ohio…nor should he be…but how do you clean thoseup and also start off quicker in general?-Bowling Green lost to Tartleton State, 20-13, at home on Saturday…so it's not a team coming in with any expectations really…what does Rhulewant to see this week from his team?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Huskers are 1-0, and the Redcast is putting in the work this Labor Day with a full breakdown of Nebraska's 49-21 season-opening win over Ohio. We dive into the biggest takeaways from Week 1 and what they could mean for Year 4 under Matt Rhule. GBR! 0:00 Intro 3:10 Offense 35:20 Defense 59:03 Parting Shots  Follow on Social Media: Facebook Instagram X.com YouTube Hurrdat Sports is a digital production platform dedicated to the new wave of sports media. From podcasting to video interviews along with live events and entertainment, we're here to change how you consume sports. Find us online at Hurrdatsports.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hear from coach Matt Rhule from YESTERDAY.

Jessica Coody talks with head coach Matt Rhule to get his thoughts before Saturday's opener. Kyle Crooks then sits down with General Manager Pat Stewart to discuss the evaluation of this roster and his assessment of training camp.

Your Nebraska Update headlines for today, Sep. 4, include: state officials plan legislation to put guardrails on paid petition circulators as several petitions remain under investigation for fraudulent signatures, NU President Jeffrey Gold is calling on Nebraskans to share their support as university faces declining state financial support, Nebraska broadband leaders await federal guidance on how to use $361 million in federal funds for rural internet access, Husker women's flag football will be included in national showcase in Las Vegas, Nebraska football begins its fourth season under Matt Rhule against Ohio Saturday at Memorial Stadium, Curious Omaha looks at the legacy of Rev. Livingston Wills known throughout Omaha as the Broom Man.

The Five Heart Podcast returns for game week as Nebraska prepares to open the 2026 football season against Ohio. Greg, Fred, and Minnie discuss the growing optimism surrounding the Huskers after a long offseason, while acknowledging the familiar skepticism among fans. They explain the meaning behind “Five Heart,” describing players who give maximum effort and contribute through intangibles that may not appear on recruiting rankings or stat sheets.The conversation also covers Nebraska volleyball, which has started the season impressively and is gaining national exposure through marquee events at AT&T Stadium and Wrigley Field. The hosts discuss the team's undefeated start, upcoming matches, and concern over Andi Jackson's ankle injury.Football eventually dominates the discussion. The hosts examine comments from offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen and defensive coordinator Rob Aurich, particularly their expectations for Anthony Colandrea, the running back rotation, defensive physicality, and player development. They debate Nebraska's rapidly changing roster, NIL money, and the difficulty of learning new players in the modern transfer-portal era.The episode also features the return of “Five Heart Theater,” with a hilarious fictional Matt Rhule press conference. Finally, the hosts make season predictions. Minnie predicts 10-2, Fred 8-4, and Greg boldly predicts an undefeated 12-0 season, while all three expect Nebraska to defeat Ohio in the opener.

The episode opens with Sirles discussing the emotional toll of NFL cut day from an agent's perspective, including clients making 53-man rosters, injuries, and players being cut after waiver claims, with specific frustration aimed at the Dolphins' roster churn. He compares the old preseason/cut-day format to today's and shares his own rookie cut-day experience. The conversation shifts to ideal fall football weekends, the best stretch of the season, and critiques of the college football calendar extending deep into January. They break down Nebraska's win-total outlook, key games, Matt Rhule's seat, and what “progress” should look like, plus Iowa's schedule, offensive line, and QB competition going into the opener. If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

-The depth chart is out for Nebraska football…which spots were you surprised by, if any, for Week 1?-What stood out yesterday from Dana Holgorsen and Rob Aurich's appearance with the media? Anything from Matt Rhule on Monday?-UCLA fired AD Martin Jarmond on Monday, citing a ‘significant financial deficit that is unsustainable on its current path'…is there any chance foof a domino effect in college sports following this? How many schools do you think are having extreme financial issues?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Matt goes through Rhule stinkers, and Odson rates how stinky it is.

Connor and Mike break down Matt Rhule's Monday presser leading up to the Huskers season opener against the Ohio Wildcats.

-What were some of the things that Rhule said about Justin Evans? -Update on the running back room? Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Rhule mentioned that Nebraska knows their single-digit jersey recipients this year---but we won't be told until Saturday---other than JustinEvans, who isn't even allowed to wear a single-digit jersey-Nebraska will also go game-by-game on team captains…and that the defense “looks and feels right” heading into Week 1 of the season…whatabout the RBs?Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Schick and Nick relive the live show.  There were some technical snafus.  The back-off challenge hole.  Tie-fighter or Nick laugh?  Discussing the Husker parody songs.  Walk and talks.  Schick drops a Rudy T.  Meteorologist Patrick Osborne loses it on the air.  Matt Rhule's Simms mistake.  College Football Playoff picks.  The Schick and Nick 2026 Husker football parody songs! Connect with us! SchickandNick.com Facebook, Twitter, or email  We would hate it if you missed an episode! So PLEASE subscribe, rate the pod, and throw us a review. It helps us out so much! We'd likey that.  This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As college football continues to trend toward not allowing NFL players back into the NCAAs, Matt Rhule made another greatpoint about itAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jessica Coody and Jeremiah Sirles Preview the season opener against Ohio, talk key storylines heading out of camp and into the season, including the praise of offensive lineman Gunnar Gottula, Justin Evans receiving the most single digits votes of any offensive lineman since Matt Rhule started the single digit tradition, the trio of runningbacks heading into the first game, the importance of the offense establishing physical dominance in the first three games, what will Sirles be looking for out of Rob Aurich's defense in week 1, keys to a Husker Victory, players to watch, and much more!

The Smoak Show” on 365 Sports-YouTube Friday, August 28th:(Dragon Off – Back Monday)Three Ranked FCS Team Lose on Opening Night (Sam Herder)*CFB Chaos on Opening Night (Brad Powers 7) *Show FCS Score (Graphic)Briles/Eastern New Mexico Lose Opener (Smoaky Note) *TCU Frogs and Fans in Dublin, Ireland (TCU Athletics)*TCU Helmet for Dublin, Ireland (TCU Football)(Smoaky Mention TCU vs. FWST Story-Zach Barnett Will Discuss) *West Virginia Names Michael Hawkins QB1 (WVSportsDotCom)*UNLV Names Jackson Arnold QB1 (Pete Nakos) *BYU vs. Sitake (Brett McMurphy)*BYU Athletics Power Struggle “It's a Band-Aid Fix” (Brett McMurphy) *Former Utah Players Claim Pressured to Practice through Injury (J Batacao)*FBS Schedule and Calendar Changes (Chris Vannini)*Dallas Judge with Latest CFB Eligibility Ruling/TRO (Ross Dellenger)*Nebraska's Matt Rhule, “It's No Longer NIL, It's a Payroll” (Trey Wallace)*_______________________*Opening Week Texas HSFB – SLC's Stunning Comeback (Max Preps)0:40:00-Dick Harmon, Deseret News1:05:00-Todd Whitten, Tarleton State Football Coach1:30:00-Zach Barnett, FootballScoop.com1:45:00-Jason Bachtel, Houston Christian Football Coach2:05:00-“The Wheel”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We hear from Coach Rhule for the first time this season!

Kyle Crooks sits down with head coach Matt Rhule to review fall camp, break down the current roster leading up to the start of the season, and much more!

“The Smoak Show” on 365 Sports-YouTube Wednesday, August 26th:*SEC Statement Banning Former Pro Athletes-NFL/NBA/WNBA (SEC)*SEC Votes 16-0 to Ban Pro Athletes, Wait 16-0 (Chris Vannini)***LSU/Kiffin Recruited NFL Players to Sue the NCAA (Football Scoop)*Attorney Says NCAA Now in Contempt of Court (Trey Wallace)*Georgia's Kirby Smart if Bulldogs are Evaluating NFL Rosters (Michael W Bratton)*Rams Head Coach Sean McVey on NFL Players Back in College (LA Times Klein)*Auburn Writer on SEC's Decision on Former Pro Players (JFergusonAU)*Zach Barnett One Condition Allowing NFL Players Back on Roster (Zach Barnett)*LSU/Kiffin Recruited NFL Players to Sue the NCAA (Football Scoop) *North Texas Names Tayven Jackson QB1 – Opener vs. Indiana (Matt Zenitz)*Vanderbilt Names Blaze Berlowitz QB1 (Pete Thamel) *Tennessee Vols to Honor the Life of Dolly Parton (RGW_News)*Hawaii Athletics Signs Deal with Airline Sponsor (Brett McMurphy)*Troy Becomes First G6 Program with Jersey Patch (Troy Athletics)*Montana Athletics Signs Jersey Patch Deal (FOS)*Arizona State's CJ Fite on Phoenix Metro Train (FiteDJ)0:40:00-Mike Chaudron, The Business Behind College Football1:00:00-Trey Wallace, Fox Sr. College Football Writer1:45:00-Matt Rhule, Nebraska Football Coach2:25:00-Super Chats/Wheel*Rez, Garrett, and Andrew - Producing *Please Hit Like and/or Subscribe Buttons*365 Sports Tonight at 10:30 on Local CWSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

-If it wasn't apparent, now it's official---Matt Rhule told media on Saturday that Colandrea is the starting QB, not that anyone heredidn't think that was the case. Rhule highlighted Colandrea's competitiveness and discipline among his accolades…-Outside of DB Kahmir Prescott, there are no injuries to report at the end of training camp…also, Nebraska will give out single-digits atsome point soon for jerseys…and more high praise for Gunnar Gottula…Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The boys are out in Nebraska where they were joined by head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Matt Rhule. Coach Rhule gets into how disappointing it was missing a bowl game after starting 5-3. He goes onto to talk about everything he learned in his first year at Nebraska, his thoughts on the NIL world and how Trev Alberts leaving affects him and the process in finding a new Athletic Director. At this point Rhule is just one of the boys. Keep your eye out for all of our other spring tour rolling out here within the next couple days/weeks. Enjoy fellas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 hours and 21 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, Radecki Oral Surgery, Long Road Distillers, and Venue by 4M where recorded this. 1. Michigan's Nonconference and Big Ten Teams 18-15 Starts at 0:54 We welcome in Alex Drain to go over Michigan's nonconference games and the rest of the Big Ten. Western Michigan Pretty good for a MAC team, they won the MAC last year.  Last year they were an offensively driven team, but they've lost their defensive coordinator to the LA Chargers. They have big offensive linemen (including Ben Roebuck). Michigan's questions at defensive tackle and linebacker will get an early test.  UTEP It's bad. Like... really bad. They're starting over with FCS guys.  Oklahoma They get John Mateer back (which can be good or bad at any given moment). His stats in the second half of last year weren't great, how much of that was because of injury? He's an athlete when he has to run the ball. They bring back All-SEC WR Isaiah Sategna. Their run game overall was really bad, it brought down their overall offensive SP+ to 51st. Current SP+ projections are 27th. Cole Sullivan might not even start. The starting line is Michigan -2.5 so consider it a toss-up. 18 - Purdue 7-29 in the last three years since losing Jeff Brohm, and there's not much optimism going into this year either. Their schedule might be a little easier at least. This is year two of a coach starting over for Baryy Odom. Can you name the Michigan player who is a projected starter for Purdue?  17 - Michigan State Pat Fitzgerald is... a weird hire. They bring back QB Alessio Milivojevic for some continuity, also PFF really likes UConn RB Cam Edwards. The offensive line looks okay-ish. However, Fred Moore is a projected starter. Do they get four wins?  16 - Rutgers Nobody cares about them except for Bryan Mac. Last year they had their best offense since 2007 but their defense was 131st in success rate. They have KJ Duff who has a claim for the 2nd best wide receiver in the Big Ten. The offense is projected at 37th in SP+, the defense at 90th.  15 - Maryland Someone always has to die in the Maryland preview. They're #2 in returning production in SP+. Give Locksley some credit for returning a lot of young and talented players. A nonconference game against James Franklin's Virginia Tech could be exciting.  [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Big Ten Teams 14-8 Starts at 38:57 14 - Northwestern They have Chip Kelly and a new stadium (we all liked Ryan Field, though). They start with South Dakota State and then get a week two bye, oddly enough. Can they fix Aidan Chiles? They have some returning wide receivers that are decent.  13 - Wisconsin The shell of Wisconsin, the week they though Luke Fickell would get fired he got an extension. They bring in QB Colton Joseph, the Sun Belt player of the year. Old Wisconsin would never have to go into the portal for a running back. By extending Fickell they gave him a bigger NIL budget which he used to get seven defensive starters. 12 - UCLA They have a new coach. The weird Deshaun Foster era ended before it started. Bob Chesney comes in from James Madison. Nico Iamaleava comes back (for better or worse). James Madison was in the playoffs last year, you might recall. There is a lot of reason to be optimistic about this hire. Semaj Morgan is there!  11 - Nebraska They did not get year-three Matt Rhule, there was no lift-off and Raiola left. They picked up QB Anthony Colandrea from Virginia. They need a new RB. They're on their 4th defensive coordinator in five years, despite a soft schedule they still finished 7-6 last year. It feels like another 7-5 ish season. Is that Matt Rhule or is that just Nebraska now?  10 - Minnesota 68% returning production. They're always around here and they always win a bowl game. QB Drake Lindsey is appearing on 1st round mock drafts?? They're projecting 71st on offense and 24th on defense. They're Minnesota.  9 - Illinois They lose Luke Altmyer to the Detroit Lions and bring in Katin Houser (MSU plays three of their former QBs). Only one starter returns on the offensive line. They bring in Bobby Hauck as defensive coordinator, he left Montana claiming college football wasn't fun anymore and then took this job five days later. He might be their Wink. The defense needs to be fixed up a bit. 8 - Washington They forcibly detained QB Demond Williams for another year so... I guess we'll see how that goes. Last year he could just toss it up to Denzel Boston but he's out the door. They bring in a RB from Oregon and Christian Moss from Kennesaw State. Four of five starters return on the offensive line which could be solid. They lost some pretty good guys in the secondary, defensive tackle is still worrying since they have FCS and MAC guys to plug in positions. Their schedule is very favorable, they could even sneak into the playoffs (and get demolished). 3. Hot Takes and Secondary Starts at 1:19:11 Takes hotter than the hottest hot take that anyone has ever given the Sklars after one of their shows.  7 - Iowa They're Iowa. They haven't had an SP+ defense worse than 6th since 2018. They got all the way up to 37th last year in offensive SP+ (turns out Brian Ferentz was not good at offensive coordination). There are some all-Big Ten guys on the offensive line. Do they have any receivers? Ehhh. They have tight ends. Seth read three preview magazines and they all listed different starting QBs. They lost a lot on defense but they always rebuild. This could be a worrying game for Michigan (if Iowa can score).  6 - Penn State Well, the good news is last year they weren't as bad as they looked. Despite everything that happened they were close to beating Indiana at the end of the season. Matt Campbell comes in with Rocco Becht. A lot of players came over from Iowa State, it's just a matter of how quickly they can fit it all together. Their schedule is a joke, they could even sneak into the playoff or the Big Ten title game. Michigan should still be a favorite.  5 - USC They bring back QB Jayden Maiava, but they replace Makai Lemon. The receiver conveyer belt is moving. Everybody loves Waymond (and they bring back King Miller). Their new defensive coordinator is Gary Patterson (yeah that Gary Patterson). Too bad they don't play Northwestern. They always have a top 10 offense and they just need the defense to be okay. The schedule is brutal, though. Are they just permanently the 15th best team in college football under Lincoln Riley? 4 - Michigan? See: all other content. 3 - Indiana They are the portal team now. Despite losing so many players they recruited the transfer portal like an SEC team. QB Josh Hoover comes in from TCU, he's a good conference starter. They also bring in Nick Marsh (MSU) and Shazz Preston from Tulane. Add that to Charlie Becker and their WR room is stacked (also two time winning national champion Tyler Morris!). They bring in a RB named Turbo! They reload on defense and keep their defensive coordinator. Brian is not a believer and predicts 8-4, Alex thinks they'll be really good, Seth is somewhere in between. 2 - Oregon They get Dante Moore back with the regular trope of skill position players. The offensive line is a big question mark and they replace both of their coordinators with in-house hires. The defense has some good players including one of the best corners in the country. They have a Rimmington-quality center but that's about it for the line (the starting right tackle is a true freshman). Their talent is undeniable, but can they win the big game?  1 - Ohio State Last year they had the Penn State schedule of this year. Sayin's stats looked unbelievable through 12 games, then they couldn't score against Indiana and Miami. That needs to improve. Jeremiah Smith is a generational wide receiver, Chris Henry Jr will be really good but probably not quite Jeremiah Smith's level. The offense will need to make that next step. The defense was what was considered generational on SP+. They lose 9 of 11 starters on defense but they always have a conveyer belt. They had to portal some guys, though. They'll probably take a step back on defense but the offense stepping forward probably cancels that out. The schedule is pretty brutal.    4. Lightning Round Starts at 2:09:30 Predictions! List yours in the comments. -Who will be offensive MVP? -Who will be defensive MVP? -Breakout player on offense?  -Breakout player on defense? -X-factor on offense? (Most variable in your estimation) -X-factor on defense? -Biggest strength on offense? -Biggest strength on defense?  -Biggest concern on offense? -Biggest concern on defense? -Who's your guy on offense? -Who's your guy on defense? -Michigan's record?   MUSIC: "The Latter Teens"—Vansire "Black Bear"—Hey, Nothing "Funky Fanfare"—Keith Mansfield “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

Greg McElroy goes over the rumblings he has heard from camps around the country. Is there a concern at CB for Indiana, does Georgia have issues with their wide receivers, and will Trevor Goosby's bone bruise hamper the growth of the Texas offensive line? Has Miami O-line questions already been answered, is this Matt Rhule's best roster at Nebraska and is Notre Dame clicking on all cylinders already?! Plus, how should schools handle the 5-for-5 ruling? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices