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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﻿-The MLB Playoffs started yesterday….did Sip or Jake watch any games? What was the drama like if so? 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 options on ‘fraud’ were guilty, not guilty, and jury’s still out, and here was the assessment:-Virginia Tech (jury’s out); Colorado (guilty); Clemson (guilty); Washington (guilty); Louisville (guilty); Penn State (guilty);Missouri (guilty); USC (guilty); Tennessee (jury’s out); and Ole Miss (NOT guilty) 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>

USA Today put out a ‘Fraud Alert’ column regarding 10 teams in college football…did they get it right?

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-Nebraska is off to it’s first 4-0 start since 2016 and first 1-0 start in B1G play since 2019…were you surprised at how thingswent on Saturday at Michigan State?-We don’t know the status yet of Jamal Rule or Jacory Barney (or Brendan Black) for Saturday’s game vs. Maryland…will thatmatter when playing a struggling defense?-Dylan Raiola looked excellent when filling in for Dante Moore after the injury early 2 nd quarter at USC…is there a chance we seeRaiola vs. Nebraska on October 17 th in Eugene? 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….Bill is out today, so what’s on Jake’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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-Nebraska rolled up 6 sacks on the Spartans and forced 3 turnovers in a 31-13 road win to start B1G play off on the rightnote…what did he think about the showing from his group?-Maryland comes in fresh off a 54-3 loss at home to UCLA, but still has one of the better young QBs in the league in MalikWashington…how concerned is Aurich about slowing him and the WRs down? 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>

Rob Aurich met with media yesterday ahead of practice…what did he think about his defense’s performance at Michigan State and what concerns him about Maryland?

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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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-It’s surprising to many that Locksley, who entered this season on an 8-game losing streak, is still the head coach of theTerrapins after a 54-3 loss at home to UCLA last weekend…but here we are-The press conferences the last few weeks have been quite interesting…what did we get from yesterday’s of note? 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 Locksley also met with media yesterday….what was the tone from the Maryland press conference?

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-Holgorsen addressed media on Tuesday and discussed the win at Michigan State and the great drive to end the first half withthe last-second TD to Vincent Genatone…when did he get so involved in the offense?-He also addressed the running game without Jamal Rule and Anthony Colandrea’s performance vs. Michigan State…what is hisassessment for Maryland’s defense? 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 met with media yesterday ahead of practice…what was his assessment of the Michigan State game and outlook for Maryland?

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-Guess what starts tonight? MLB Postseason! If you care, here are the games to watch today….. 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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-The USC play-by-play commentator tried to say that Moore &#39;ducked into&#39; the hit by the USC defender 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>

There was an out of line moment from USC's radio broadcast after Saturday's hit on Dante Moore

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-Indiana beat Northwestern but the Wildcats looked good…do they get punished for the loss or maybe even move up?-Also, The Stool was criticized for putting Iowa at 4 th last week in the rankings…who’s laughing now? Where is Nebraska at?-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 5 Big Ten Football Power Rankings (sponsored by Franzen Simmentals)

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-The Falcons lead the way in the winners column…but who joins them and who-No tailgate or party is complete without Fuehrer’s Cheespred, 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 3 Winners and Losers (sponsored by Fuehrer’s Cheespred) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels &amp; Joe)

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-Is it Mississippi State’s 4-0 start and the stardom of Kamario Taylor? Are we overly surprised at UCLA’s start with Bob Chesney at thehelm?-On the bad surprise element…is it Oklahoma? Or Texas A&amp;amp;M? Someone else? 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>

We’re a month into the college football season already…what’s the biggest story and surprise so far?

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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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-In the offseason, we discussed that Iowa could easily start off 0-3 in conference play….and instead they sit at 1-0 with the big win atMichigan…Ohio State comes to Kinnick Stadium this weekend which will surely be interesting, and then they go to Washington-While the Huskies don’t look right, the 3 games after that got very interesting this weekend—at Minnesota, vs. Wisconsin, at NW 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>

Iowa looks like a potential playoff team after their win vs. Michigan, but their ‘easy’ schedule looks a little tougher going forward

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-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.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 Maryland…what did we learn from the head coach?

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-Eagles/Bears tonight on Monday Night Football (7:15pm, ESPN)….who’s at QB for the Bears? 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 remains at the top after a win at Tennessee…what’s the order after them?-How close is Nebraska to being ranked and is UCLA in the rankings after their start? Who had the biggest leap and fall 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 week 2 of conference play?

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-Things are good with a 4-0 start, and then you look at what’s ahead….Maryland is a disaster….Indiana will of course be difficult butthey just struggled to beat a pesky Northwestern team…Oregon will be difficult and now might have more intrigue with Raiola at QB..-After that? Washington looks just OK…Illinois looks average…Rutgers is still not good…Ohio State and Iowa will be tough to close butIowa is beatable in Iowa City….DON’T look too far ahead but have our thoughts on the schedule changed? 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>

You don’t want to look too much ahead….but have thoughts on Nebraska’s schedule changed since the season started?

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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!!