Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK

-Nebrasketball heads to Grand Island tonight to face Kansas State in their final exhibition game of the preseason… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Miami’s rout of Pittsburgh keeps them on top of the rankings, followed by Ohio State, Georgia, Indiana and Notre Dame -Utah made a big leap up to No. 6 after their win vs. Houston, and BYU fell from No. 2 to No. 8 after their 2 OT loss to UCF… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Saturday’s game vs. Washington provides a massive gateway to opportunity---a win obviously secures bowl-eligibility, but fans are thinking more than that at the moment…and while Illinois’ win vs. Oregon was impressive, it’s still a backup QB running the show there -It’s one game at a time, but this Saturday provides a chance at a huge win and an opportunity to enter the month of November with momentum again…can the narrative change this time? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-USC was a no-show in Madison, but it was a wild weekend in college football…what else made us scratch our heads? -For window shades, blinds and shutters---there’s one stop---Vision Window Décor---call/text Nick today at (402) 421-9366 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Iowa’s loss to Minnesota was great for Husker fans…but then we saw Scott Frost and UCF upset BYU in 2 OT (39-31)…after Illinois had taken down Oregon, 21-10, in Champaign to send Dylan Raiola home with a loss -Husker fans certainly aren’t sad to see Raiola lose, but a loss at Illinois further validates the pain of the loss in Eugene last weekend…PLUS, Oregon’s loss this time got offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer fired for a sputtering offense Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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): Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Lance Leipold and Dave Aranda entered the weekend on the hottest of hot seats---and Baylor was attempting a field goal to win the game vs. Kansas that was blocked, and led to the first loss to the Jayhawks since 2007 for Baylor -Aranda was fired Sunday morning…you wonder if Leipold would have had the same fate if he had lost….also, Dave Doeren OUT at NC State…the firings are getting going now Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It was a great weekend to watch other teams play with Nebraska on a bye, and did it deliver---Indiana outlasted Michigan in overtime, Minnesota knocked off Iowa to win the Floyd of Rosedale trophy, and Ole Miss/Texas delivered incredible drama -It’s great watching Nebraska play, but there’s just nothing like a bye weekend to take it ALL in.. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on a bye weekend bonanza for Nebraska fans…what games do you look forward to watching the most? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Would Michigan storm if they beat Indiana? They did vs. Western Michigan…and what about Cincinnati vs. Texas Tech? -Call Caleb at Schoen’s Roofing for roofs, siding, gutters and more—that’s 402-806-9685. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s Nebraska’s bye week, so let’s check in with the Buckeyes, who also are in their bye week---but in a world of confusion with Julian Sayin out for (reportedly) the rest of the season. How are fans coping right now in Columbus? -True freshman QB Luke Fahey didn’t look very good in replacing the injured Sayin vs. Indiana, but then again---who would in that situation vs. that defense…is there belief he can come in and run the offense effectively? What about Tavien St. Clair? -Is there a Big Ten team that can win the national championship this year? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on Bill’s mind today for the MONSTER MATCH? -If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Texas (-3’) vs. Ole Miss Indiana (-7) vs. Michigan Iowa (-6’) vs. Minnesota -Jets (-5) vs. Dolphins Seahawks (-2’) vs. Chiefs Broncos (-4’) vs. Cardinals (Game of the Week) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Food Truck Friday, Top Gun Cornhusker Classic, Haymarket Harvest Festival, and TEAMS Conference -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What does Sip have in mind today as we enter the bye weekend for Husker football? Let’s find out… -Visit Ron and the team at Tredz just south of Cortland on Highway 77 and now on West O Street, as well Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska and Washington both are off this weekend before the Huskies head to Lincoln for a Halloween night game at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska has only practiced Wednesday and had a light workout yesterday... -Jedd Fisch said Washington’s bye week would be “Training Camp: The Sequel,” labeling it as a week of physical practices focused on tackling and continued development…will anything from either team’s approaches be evident next Saturday? -And, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Patriots/Bears tonight on Thursday Night Football (7:15pm, Prime)…and 3 college football games….will the Stool watch? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-McCarthy was traded to the Giants from the Vikings earlier in the season, and now will start for New York this weekend vs. the Texans after he had a nice showing in a near comeback vs. the Saints last weekend -The Giants are on top of the struggling NFC East with a 3-2-1 record so there’s lots to play for this year…can McCarthy perform well? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-When the playoff expands to 24 teams, it will do a couple of things---make it easier to make the playoff; kill the bowl season; and, make it easier for colleges to fire their coaches—depending on buyout situation -We can complain all we want about the expansion to 24 teams, but it’s happening…is there any reason why Nebraska shouldn’t be in it every few years or what will the expectation be? How long can you wait to actually be in it and win a game and advance? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Cool Parenting Tips Thursday….what’s on Bill’s mind today? -Contact RANDY at Deinert Contracting for any house remodel projects---call/text him at (402) 417-5204 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-On3 did a nice piece on Jake Dickert’s success with the Demon Deacons, pointing out that they are 6-1 so far this year (after winning 9 games the previous year)…despite having one of the lowest reported payrolls for players in college football ($13 million)…and they just beat Louisville whose payroll is reported to be around $25 million -Dickert has built his roster predominantly through the portal, identifying undervalued or underused talent---including Gio Lopez, who has been outstanding this year after a rough year at North Carolina. We all get fixated on money, money, money----why don’t we focus more on actual evaluation of players without needing all the money in the world? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Mora's DC was asked about Mora's comments from last week, and not only admitted that he is sleeping in the office, but that his entire family Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-To absolutely no one’s surprise, Mike Locksley is no longer that head coach at Maryland---we all thought he’d probably be out on Sunday or Monday following the loss to Rutgers, but he was fired on a Wednesday morning of a bye week -The Maryland Fade had become a staple of the show, and maybe with a new coach it won’t be that way anymore---Locksley ends his tenure with the Terps with a 39-54 record---and what really hurts is ending last season on an 8-game losing streak and bringing him back, while Bob Chesney at nearby James Madison went across the country to have immediate success at UCLA…could have been the guy at Maryland! The interim head coach is Aazaar Abdul-Rahim for the rest of the year…Locksley is owed $9.75 million. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The NBA started yesterday…will The Stool follow it at all this year? Also, any anger about Nebrasketball not being in AP Top 25? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-This Saturday, 4-2 FAU hosts 1-6 Rice, and you can probably be drunk for only $20! -During the game, fans can enjoy $3 draft beers during pregame and 1Q; $2 draft beer during 2Q and halftime; and $1 draft beer during the 3 rd quarter….compared to one beer at Memorial Stadium costing $12! What a deal! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Most people would have been fine with 5-2 ahead of Nebraska’s bye week before the season, yet the commentary is so negative right now following 2 straight losses to Indiana and Oregon…where does Sean stand on things through 7 games? -It was about the worst situation a Husker fan could dream with Dylan Raiola coming off the bench to lead 2 scoring drives and beat Nebraska this past weekend in Eugene…where does that stand in a long list of gut punches for the program? -Matt Rhule announced several injuries on Monday from the Oregon game…which one will be the toughest to overcome? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Wild Card Wednesday….what’s on Bill’s mind today? -If you’re looking for someone to remodel your bathroom, kitchen and more, call or text Randy at (402) 417-5204 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Both On3 and Sports Illustrated put out their midseason All-American lists yesterday, and both had DB Andrew Marshall as a first-team All-American….that’s incredible praise as we head to the later part of October….what do his NFL prospects look like at this point? -Nebraska’s defense has performed very well this year, especially the last 2 weeks (even though both games were losses)…and it does seem like no one here talks about Marshall because he does very little wrong…circle that game vs. Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Right now, those schools are absolutely on track to make the playoff barring major injuries or a collapse—we do know that UCLA has a backup QB the rest of the season with the injury to Nico Iamaleava -Add Indiana into that equation and a College Football Playoff could include the Hoosiers with UCLA and Kentucky…in a year where Nebraska actually appears to be a pretty good team. Wild. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska is 5-2, and the CFP is technically still very much in front of the big red, but the Huskers' date with the Huskies will be a big tell at how Nebraska responds to two crushing losses to Oregon and Indiana Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Did the Rays close out the ALCS last night or is it Game 7 tonight? Also, 3 college football games tonight… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Yesterday, it was announced that Eagles starting QB Jalen Hurts would miss the rest of the season due to several blood clots in his lungs, after having testing done for days -It’s been reported that when the Eagles played vs. the Jaguars in London 2 weeks ago that Hurts was at the hospital until 4am because doctors told him it was too dangerous to go to sleep----yet he still played in the game having not slept for 36 hours… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Does UCLA have a case for No. 1 or No. 2….or are they still No. 3? How close is the gap on that if so? -What do we do with Nebraska? Clearly a decent football team that still struggles to close…how far do they drop? -Franzen Simmentals—where their goal is to provide powerful genetics to build your herd. Call/text Caleb 402-276-1925 for more info Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Break up the Browns! Raise a glass for the Titans….and are the Chargers the most disappointing team in recent memory? -No tailgate or party is complete without Fuehrer’s Cheespred, since 1960---available in most local grocers Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Under Matt Rhule, Nebraska is 4-16 as a program once they have hit the 5-win mark. In 2023, they started and finished 5-7. In both 2024 and 2025, they started 5-1 and finished 7-6. And this year, they began 5-0 and now sit at 5-2 with the bye weekend here -The combined record of the teams they beat in getting to 5 wins was 79-106….the combined record of the teams they played in their 4-16 stretch is 121-73…when the going gets tough, Nebraska hasn’t kept up…and that is rightful criticism and doubt for the Rhule Era… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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): Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported yesterday that Texas is expected to give an ‘up-tick’ in first-team QB reps to redshirt freshman KJ Lacey, Jr. this week in practice -The expectation is still that Arch will start this week and going forward but if he performs poorly, then a change is on the way…. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It was a second straight game where Nebraska entered as an underdog yet held a 4 th quarter lead late in the game…and lost. This one was especially painful with Dylan Raiola being the one who led the comeback for Oregon…what did Rhule say about that yesterday? -Was he asked at all about the team’s inability to close tight games out in the 4 th quarter? We noticed the body language wasn’t great for Nebraska in the 4 th quarter…did Rhule address that at all? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Commanders at 49ers tonight on MNF (7:15pm, ESPN)….MLB ALCS update…and Nebrasketball exhibition update Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We have a new No. 1 team—Miami---who moves up after surviving a 2 OT scare vs. Florida State….madness! -How far did Georgia drop after their shocking loss at home to Auburn? How many B1G teams are ranked? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-There are many programs---including our neighbors to the east---who thrive in close games and seem to never lose. Nebraska actually was that way as recent as the Bo Pelini era, and have been mostly bad at it the last 12 years for the most part -Nebraska’s talent level seems good enough this year to win close games, so is it a coaching issue? Psychology? Something deeper that is mental? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Chaos in the Top 25! Losses everywhere and madness…anything that made us scratch our heads outside the Top 25? -For window shades, blinds and shutters---there’s one stop---Vision Window Décor---call/text Nick today at (402) 421-9366 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-This fanbase is so scorned for close calls in the Mike Riley, Scott Frost and Matt Rhule eras and the last 2 games vs. Indiana are just more of the same…and you wonder how those results affect the staff and players as well -An 11-point lead vs. Indiana was blown in the 4 th quarter (20-17 loss) and an 8 point lead vs. a struggling Oregon offense was blown (17-14 loss) as Husker fans are left to think “what if” they just happened to win one or both of these winnable games… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & 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): Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It looked bleak for the Hoosiers after the Buckeyes took a 19-7 lead…but they responded like they did at Nebraska and cut it to 19-15, and then drove it with a chance to win, where it looked like they did… -Nick Marsh was WIDE OPEN on a 4 th down play and caught the ball…but lost where he was at on the field and was out of bounds, leading to the win for the Buckeyes…in a game where they lost starting QB Julian Sayin for a few weeks, per Ryan Day Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It was about the worst way you could possibly see this game going---a 4 th quarter lead for Nebraska leading to Dylan Raiola being inserted into the game for an ineffective Brock Thomas—and 2 long scoring drives to end the game bring complete and total misery for Husker fans -It’s become all too common for Husker fans for finding ways to lose---and this one hurts a ton for staying up until 2am, in a tough road environment, vs. your former QB….and it was predictable. At what point does the predictable stop happening? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on Nebraska/Oregon and what Breakers will do to stay awake so late on Saturday night… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska just missed an epic FSP last weekend in Lincoln, but Kentucky delivered vs. LSU…what’s possible this week? -Call Caleb at Schoen’s Roofing for roofs, siding, gutters and more—that’s 402-806-9685. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy