Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK

-Our good friend Doug Ganz---a true man of the people---is here with Lauren with Mourning Hope…what is this organization for those who don’t know? -How can people get involved and support Mourning Hope? How important has it been in people’s lives who have been there? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Oregon entered this season with national championship aspirations, and never have looked right even prior to the Dante Moore injury…what surprises you most about this year so far? -Dylan Raiola was great in relief of Dante Moore vs. USC, and then atrocious vs. UCLA…if Moore can’t play, who starts on Saturday? -What concerns you most about Nebraska on Saturday and how surprised were you to see them push Indiana to the brink? 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

-The Stool looks to the Breakers for reasons of optimism as to why Nebraska is different than their previous 5-1 starts to seasons. 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

-Things can fall apart quickly for programs as conference play continues on….which of these teams do you struggle to believe in still? -Georgia, Notre Dame, Miami, Ohio State, Indiana, Alabama, Texas, BYU, Ole Miss, and Texas Tech…who will tumble of those 10? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Matt Rhule lost his first 2 games in his first year and still got back to a 5-3 record, before losing his final 4 games to miss a bowl game. Then---in 2024, 2025 and this year---he has started 5-1….ending 2024 and 2025 with a 7-6 record -Is Anthony Colandrea the biggest reason why this season will end differently than the previous 2? We have pointed out the need for him to stay healthy in saying so for that…and that’s why we view this Oregon game as huge to TRULY take the leap they’ve been ‘close’ to taking….and avoid the ‘woe is me’ conversation Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Update on ALCS and NLCS…plus, 2 college football games tonight (Kennesaw St/Missouri St, 6:30) and WKU/Sam Houston (7pm, ESPN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Remember when Sumrall was asked earlier this year if his family would root for him vs. Auburn, where his wife is from? It gets better -Sumrall told media Monday that his son, Sam, sent his father a disappointed text in postgame, saying,” I don’t know that this is forgivable” after the Gators’ 38-19 loss to South Carolina on Saturday. Ouch. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska led by 11 points in the 4 th quarter vs. Indiana but couldn’t close it out…how surprised were you with the team’s overall performance to take the lead late in the game before losing? -Dylan Raiola could have been the starting QB this weekend for Oregon, but he was miserable and benched vs. UCLA…do you expect to see an Oregon team still fighting Saturday or one that is defeated? -Archie Wilson had his best game by far as a Husker, but Kyle Cunanan missed another field goal…do you expect to continue to see him out there or a chance to John Hohl? 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

-Nebraska’s defense was masterful nearly the whole game vs. Indiana…until 2 4 th quarter touchdowns led to a tough 20-17 loss for the Huskers…did Aurich expect the run defense to be that effective? -What was his answer on the 4 th and 1 busted play defensively that led to the decisive touchdown? More from Aurich… 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

-Chesney told media on Monday that the knee injury suffered in the Oregon game is severe and likely is season-ending for Iamaleava, making Ty Dieffenbach the starter going forward…he was respectable in filling in for Nico -Imagine how great this story already is and what it could be if they continue their winning ways and make the playoffs… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska’s offense surprised many across the country with their effectiveness vs. Indiana, taking an 11-point lead in the 4 th quarter before falling, 20-17….what did Holgorsen have to say about the overall play of the offense and what happened in the last few drives? -Nebraska heads to Oregon for a LATE 10pm game this Saturday in Eugene…what concerns Holgorsen about their defense? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-ALCS/NLCS update and midweek college football games tonight… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We discussed yesterday that Kentucky is the first team in FBS history to win 2 straight games in OT by 1-point….beating South Carolina AND LSU by the same score of 35-34 in OT/ -Stein obviously has no fear and not much to lose in being in his first year with the program…hat if it backfired on him? Think about the woes Nebraska has had in OT for 12+ years… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Who is number 2…Indiana or UCLA? Where does Oregon drop to after their loss to the Bruins? -Nebraska lost but looked good in doing so…do they retain their Top 6 status in the league? -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

-Are the Packers back suddenly? Will the Titans, Dolphins or Chargers ever win a game? And are the Patriots back? -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

team still full of winners that have high expectations to still have a good season -This could easily go the way of Penn State last year or they could show they have some heart still…what do we expect? 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

-There’s no doubt the expectations are sky-high for Arch in trying to be the next great QB in the Manning family after Archie, Peyton and Eli…Sark pointed out in his postgame press conference that Arch has beaten 4 Top 10 ranked teams in his last 13 starts -Still, through 5 games this year, here’s his stats: 1,122 yards (63% completion), 10 TDs, and 5 INTs… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Rhule said the team was obviously disappointed in giving up the lead and game to Indiana with an 11-point lead in the 4 th quarter, but that expects them to play well at Oregon -Regarding the decision to go for it on 4 th and 9 in the 4 th quarter, Rhule said he was going with the analytics and to “ride or die” with Anthony Colandrea all day….what else did we hear from the coach? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

-Texas drops from 1 st to 7 th with their loss to Oklahoma, and Georgia is now No. 1….and welcome to the polls, Northwestern! -How close is Nebraska to being ranked after their first loss of the season? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-You wonder what the conversation is around the country if Nebraska holds on to win that game on Saturday…clinching a bowl game at 6-0 and with a legitimate route to the playoffs ahead of them (which does still exist) -Oregon is beatable but will be tough in night game…then, it’s scuffling Washington after a bye week….Illinois and Rutgers (who both look bad)…Ohio State…and Iowa…at this point you expect this team to get to 8 wins but that’s why we play the game… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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-We say this, of course, because an Oregon win vs. UCLA (plus a good Raiola performance) would give this game a better chance at primetime for one of the networks…instead, it’s a 10pm kickoff and we likely won’t see Raiola, who was benched after a disastrous game vs. the Bruins -The spread was Oregon favored by 12.5 at one point, and quickly dropped to Oregon -6.5 yesterday…there’s a good chance we see Dante Moore back for the Ducks this weekend but even so…this team doesn’t look right….massive opportunity ahead (except they AREN’T RANKED) 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

-Archie has been criticized plenty for his average season, but he was great on his 3 punt attempts vs. Indiana…nothing to complain about there -However…Nebraska had a chance to take a 10-point lead into halftime but Kyle Cunanan’s kick went wide right…his 4 th miss of the year…leading people to wonder if John Hohl should be the guy going forward….how do we assess confidence there? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Things looked incredible for Nebraska following a 35-yard TD run by Anthony Colandrea to give the Huskers a 17-6 lead…only to surrender a long TD the very first play of the next drive by Indiana, and then a coverage mistake on 4 th and 1 allowed the Hoosiers to take a 20-17 lead which they wouldn’t surrender -It’s a 31 st straight loss to ranked teams for Nebraska and a 22 nd straight win for Indiana…and while it is very painful to take right now….it should offer hope that MAYBE this team actually can make some noise this season in the B1G… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Special visit from Cody Schmick of Kinkaider/Bierhaus/Howler Comedy Club for a big weekend ahead… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Can Nebraska get it done against the Hoosiers and imagine the FSP if they do…what else this week could be in store? -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

-Bill has teased all week about a deep dive into Indiana/Nebraska…and now is his time to shine…we have mentioned at length all week the challenges the Hoosiers’ run game will provide…how will Nebraska’s d-line stack up against them? -Dana Holgorsen said earlier in the week that the Hoosier defense has no weaknesses…how do you beat a defense like that? -Also, SchinDaddy’s Picks of the Weekend..... 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? -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 (-8’) vs. Oklahoma Alabama (-1’) vs. Georgia Oregon (-11’) vs. UCLA -Washington (-3) vs. Iowa Indiana (-7’) vs. Nebraska Broncos (-3’) vs. Chargers (Game of the Week) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Lincoln Craft Beer Week, Here For the Food Fest, PBR Ram Challenger Series, and Nebraska Wesleyan Football -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 he tries to continue and age gracefully? Let’s find out… -Visit Ron and the team at Tredz just south of Cortland on Highway 77 and now on West O Street, as well Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The stage is set on UNL campus for Big Noon Kickoff and we even have media availability known for Brady Quinn and Matt Leinart as well as Will Compton/Taylor Lewan from ‘Bussin’ With the Boys’…oh, yeah, and CIGS will be in town shortly -A potential epic weekend is in store if Nebraska is able to push the Hoosiers and beat them….are the Breakers feeling it???? -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

-Bucs/Cowboys tonight on Thursday Night Football (7:15pm, Prime)…plus 4 college football games…and playoff baseball! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Cam Jurgens was traded yesterday from the Eagles to the Ravens, where he’ll become the starting center---a position he was a 2x Pro Bowler at with Philadelphia before moving to guard in Week 2 (and struggling) when Landon Dickerson went down with injury -It’s been an odd season for the Eagles’ o-line, with Lane Thomas announcing his retirement and Dickerson hurt and now Jurgens gone…the Ravens traded a 2nd round pick and a 5th round pick in exchange for Jurgens and a 7th round pick Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Indiana comes to town on a 21-game win streak…do you ever think you’re living in a dream and this is not reality with the success of Curt Cignetti with the Hoosiers? -Last year’s Indiana team finished 16-0 and won the national championship….is this current version of the Hoosiers on par with that squad or notably worse…or better? -Aidan Chiles had success for Northwestern by extending plays with his feet…what concerns do you have about Nebraska and Anthony Colandrea? 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

Colandrea has been extremely good so far for Nebraska, with 13 passing TDs and 2 INTs (one wasn’t his fault at all)…and has been good in running the football without fumbling -CBS Sports ranks him in their QB power rankings ahead of the likes of Jayden Maiava, Aidan Chiles, Kevin Jennings, and other big names…imagine the leap he takes if he leads the Huskers to a win over Indiana…how much has he improved from his year at UNLV? 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

-The 68-year-old Altman announced his retirement effective immediately yesterday, leaving the Ducks where he’s been the head coach the last 16 years -Altman’s last trip to PBA was not good---his Ducks got pounded by Nebraska, 90-55, and it was an overall very disappointing year with the program, but he leaves as a legend at both Creighton and Oregon….did Husker fans think he’d ever be their coach for a while? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Indiana comes to town with 2 very good running backs (if not elite)---through 5 games, Turbo Richard has 63 carries for 587 yards (9.3 ypc); and Lee Beebe, Jr. has 89 carries for 520 yards (5.8 ypc) and 4 TDs….good for first and second in the conference so far -If you sell out to stop the run, you have a QB in Josh Hoover who has 15 TDs and 0 INTs and 2 likely NFL WRs in Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh. It’s quite a task to stop those guys…but can this defense stop the run? It wasn’t good enough vs. Maryland… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s not MACtion anymore---it’s Conference USA midweek games---and we have 2 more tonight after one last night Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-That coach? MIKE GUNDY…..who was fired last year after a horrible year with Oklahoma State in what was overall a very successful tenure with the team -Per ‘Pokes Report,’ Gundy will make his studio debut on TNT for the Arizona/West Virginia game…he’ll join Champ Bailey, Takeo Spikes and Jordan Cornette for pregame, halftime and postgame….could he ever become a color commentary announcer?? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We’ve finally reached Indiana week where it’s the 5-0 Huskers vs. the 5-0 Hoosiers…can Nebraska stop the run game of the Hoosiers? -Nebraska is rightfully so an underdog…if they were to win this game on Saturday…is that the biggest win for the program since the 2001 Oklahoma game? And what does that do to change the expectations of the season? -When you’ve lost 30 straight games as a program to ranked teams…are there moral victories if it’s a close loss or not? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy