They say the most successful people start their mornings by making their bed... we think that&#39;s fine, but we also think the happiest people start their mornings with Jake Sorensen, Steve Sipple, and Bill Busch on Early Break! Join these three goofballs from 6-9am every weekday morning for the most upbeat and energetic morning show you&#39;ll ever experience. Grab a cup of coffee, turn up the volume, and imagine you&#39;re right alongside them in studio!!

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-Final thoughts on our conversation with Marty earlier and if people will flock to buy tickets for Nebraska/Miami (OH)…. Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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-The Falcons haven’t been in the red zone in their first 2 games and the Chargers are a disaster…who had good weeks, though?-No tailgate or party is complete without Fuehrer’s Cheepsred, since 1960---available in most local grocers Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Jake’s NFL Week 2 Winners and Losers (sponsored by Fuehrer’s Cheespred)

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-Nebraska is headed back to Arrowhead in KC next year to play Miami (Ohio)…not quite the buzz of Cincinnati….will it sell out?-Nebraska is 3-0 and headed to Michigan State where it’s a 5.5 point favorite…what type of game are you expecting in EastLansing?-We enter conference play with concerns with special teams…is this team good enough to overcome average to below-averageplay in that part of the game? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Sean Callahan (Husker Online)

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-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 Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels &amp; Joe)

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-Sip’s brother, Marty, joins us from Tallahassee to give an update on happenings at Florida State…with the AD being fired and atough loss to Alabama…what’s the scene like?-Marty gave us some pictures of moving trucks at the Mike Norvell household…what’s the update on movement there? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

MARTYYYY PARTYYYY

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-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake &amp;amp; Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Computer Hardware)

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-Holgorsen addressed media on Tuesday and discussed the continued success of Jamal Rule and the other running backs so farthis year but mentioned that this week’s opponent will (obviously) be the best test yet….what does he expect to see onSaturday?-Rob Aurich’s defense has looked much better the past 2 weeks…what does that look like in conference play? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Dana Holgorsen and Rob Aurich met with media yesterday ahead of practice…what was their assessment of the North Dakota game and looking ahead to Michigan State?

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-Special announcement/reminder…comedy show here at The Ticket tomorrow night….don’t miss it! Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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-Today is a great day in Nebraska as it is TeamMates’ Runza Day…where 10% of all sales are donated to TeamMates…how long has thisbeen going on for and why is it so important for Runza to be this generous?-The man who started TeamMates---Tom Osborne---was just inducted last weekend into the Nebraska Hall of Fame…how much hasTeamMates grown since things began? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ashton Honnor (TeamMates Mentoring) and Becky Perrett (Runza)

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-Mike was a Husker linebacker from 1989-93 and was a nominee for the Butkus Award his senior year…the same timeframe when ourown Bill Busch was a GA at Nebraska…any good memories between the 2?-Tom Osborne was inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame this weekend…we all know he was a great football coach but what madehim so effective as a leader?-What’s new at Anderson Auto Group? What’s been the most popular model of Ford vehicle sold in 2026? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Mike Anderson (Anderson Auto Group – owner)

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-Conference play is here in the B1G…how much will things shift in our rankings from last week in the final tune-up to league play?-Northwestern’s 41-7 rout of Colorado has to mean something for their placement….right? How high do they go?-Franzen Simmentals—where their goal is to provide powerful genetics to build your herd. Call/text Caleb 402-276-1925 for more info Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Week 4 Big Ten Football Power Rankings (sponsored by Franzen Simmentals)

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-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting)

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-On3’s Brett McMurphy posted records of each conference vs. Power 4 teams through the first month of the season and here’s how itlooks:-SEC (10-2)….Big 12 (5-7)…..ACC (6-9)….Big Ten (4-9)….AAC (1-10)….MAC (1-15)….CUSA (0-6)…Mountain West (0-7)…Pac-12 (0-11) Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

At a time when the SEC is trying to reestablish itself as the best conference in college football, the league’s non-conference record is quite impressive

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-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.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Matt Rhule addressed media yesterday as the team looks ahead to Michigan State…what did we learn from the head coach?

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-Giants at Rams tonight on Monday Night Football…can John Harbaugh start 2-0 in his Giants tenure? (7:15pm, ESPN) Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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-Texas stays at the top, followed by: Georgia, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Indiana, Miami (FL), Ohio State, Alabama, BYU, and LSU-Nebraska is the equivalent of 42 nd in the polls, receiving 2 votes….that can change with a win on the road this week Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The new AP poll is out…any movement at all from last week as we enter conference play?

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-While most teams start their B1G slates this weekend, USC and Rutgers started Saturday, a 42-35 wild win for the Trojans going cross-country to Piscataway-USC was 20+ point favorites and never seemed in control—that defense seems leaky through 4 games---but they’re still seen as one ofthe better teams in the league. Who do we know is good right now? Remember: Power Rankings tomorrow Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

If we learned anything from USC/Rutgers this weekend….it’s that it might be some odd weekly unpredictability this conference season in the B1G

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Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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-The line opened at Nebraska (-5’) and moved quickly down to (-4’), but it’s a lean toward the Huskers, regardless. Michigan State hungaround with Notre Dame for a while before falling, 27-10, in a game the Spartans had just 167 total yards-Michigan State Alessio Milivojevic has just 3 TDs through 3 games (2 INTs) and the Spartans’ overall offensive talent isn’t exactlyoverwhelming…can Nebraska show their defensive performance the last 2 games can stand up to start B1G play? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Nebraska opens as a slight favorite at Michigan State this weekend…do we still feel like this should be a win in East Lansing?

Lincoln's Ticket to Sports

They say the most successful people start their mornings by making their bed... we think that's fine, but we also think the happiest people start their mornings with Jake Sorensen, Steve Sipple, and Bill Busch on Early Break! Join these three goofballs from 6-8am every weekday morning for the most upbeat and energetic morning show you'll ever experience. Grab a cup of coffee, turn up the volume, and imagine you're right alongside them in studio!!