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The Spillover

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-Drinkwitz noted that the dissolution of conference titles takes away what the purpose of a conference is.... 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>

Eli Drinkwitz asks the question of the importance of conferences

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-Brian covers Rutgers for NJ Advance Media-What are his thoughts on the game and what will the Scarlet Knights look like on Saturday? 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>

Brian Fonseca (NJ Advance Media)

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Shut Up Sipple

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(Sponsored by Deinert Contracting) -What does Bill have planned on a Thursday? 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

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-Did Whittingham take a shot at Lanning, or did Lanning just interpret it as one? -Ohio State will stick with Luke Fahey instead of looking at Tavien St. Clair 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>

Big Ten Football Headlines: Kyle Whittingham versus Dan Lanning?? OSU will start Luke Fahey against Northwestern

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Rick Hamann's Song of the Day

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-Is it too arrogant for Nebraska fans to want and expect a &#34;get-right&#34; game on the road against Rutgers?-Would the defensive injuries and an offense in flux provide cover for a closer win? 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 can't overlook Rutgers... but there are some teams you just don't lose to

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Idle Chit Chat

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Cody Schmick 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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-What else did Aurich have to say? 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>

More from Rob Aurich's presser from yesterday

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-What can Nebraska still accomplish over the final three games? Is there anything Nebraska would give him the job full time for 2027? 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&#39;s a Wild Card Wednesday... what&#39;s on Bill&#39;s mind today? -If you&#39;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)

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-As always, eamil your questions for Sip, Jake &amp; Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them 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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-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake &amp; Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com 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>

SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Haman Jewelers) AND MAILBAGG (sponsored by Computer Hardware)

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-How can Nebraska avoid faltering down the stretch like it did last year? 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, fresh off signing his extension... what can he do to improve his defense down the stretch?

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-Is there an offensive system/style/scheme that Bill and Sip would say embodies what Nebraska wants to be about? 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>

Glenn Thomas met with the media for his first official presser as offensive coordinator: what'd he have to say?

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-Rhule mentioned that he extended Rob Aurich for another two years at Nebraska 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 break down more sound from Matt Rhule's Monday presser

Lincoln's Ticket to Sports

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