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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-Thoughts on tonight’s Bills/Lions Thursday Night Football game (7:15pm, Amazon Prime)…and Syracuse/Pitt (6:30pm, 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>

The Spillover (sponsored by Raising Cane’s)

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-Monte is with us for the first time in a while to give us an update on the Nebraska Greats Foundation and a reminder of what it is allabout…-He brings with him Kathi Weiskamp, the newest Nebraska Greats Board Member….she, of course, is a former Husker volleyball player(1988 graduate); and a former LPS AD…why did she decide to join the board? 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>

Monte Kratzenstein/Kathi Weiskamp (Nebraska Greats Foundation)

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-North Dakota played in Lincoln 4 years ago and nearly sprung the upset on a struggling Nebraska team…how much do you rememberfrom that game and experience?-This version of North Dakota is ranked in the Top 10 of the FCS…what belief do they have of winning in Lincoln this time?-What could cause Nebraska the most problems about this North Dakota squad, and what concerns you most about this Nebraskateam? 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>

Jack Michaels (North Dakota Football Play-by-Play Announcer)…..@JackTrackItDown

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-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 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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-ESPN’s AllState Playoff Predictor puts Nebraska currently having the 21 st best odds of making the playoff---nowhere to be seen isOregon (!), despite the Ducks being seen as a 67% chance of beating the Huskers in Eugene-Nebraska has an 18% chance at the playoffs, which of course means nothing on September 17 th ---but it’s relevancy and hope that theprogram craves. Texas has an 87% chance currently of making the playoff, followed by Notre Dame (80%); Miami (79%); Ohio State(74%); and Georgia (68%). The defending champs, Indiana, are just behind that pace at 63% 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>

ESPN believes there is reason for hope for a Nebraska appearance in the College Football Playoff this year…one can dream, right?

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-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out… 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>

Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day

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-Princewill Umanmielen---a 2-year Husker---spent one year at Ole Miss and registered 9 sacks last year, before leaving Oxford to joinLane Kiffin at LSU---where he already has 5 sacks through 2 games, including 3 vs. Louisiana Tech last week-The star defensive end was served with papers on Tuesday in the ongoing lawsuit saying he and one other player violated revenue-sharing contracts with Ole Miss…will it get into his head or fire him up more to play well on Saturday? The Louisiana governor haschime in also! 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 only 2 days away from LSU/Ole Miss and it’s getting might spicy off the field for what will be an incredible scene

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-Nebraska and Notre Dame announced yesterday a home-and-home football series, with Nebraska hosting the Fighting Irish in 2032,and heading to South Bend in 2033-Although 2027 is currently lacking a marquis opponent, this now has the years 2028 through 2035 looking respectable in non-conference games with series in there with Arizona, Oklahoma, Cincinnati, Oklahoma State, and now Notre Dame… 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’s non-conference schedule was disappointing this year---but the additions of a home-and-home with Notre Dame have the future looking more compelling for decent games

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-Final thoughts on the Jon Rothstein Happy Hour tonight AND big crowd likely for Nebraska/Creighton volleyball at PBA… 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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-We are just under a month away from the 30 th Annual Huskers Helping the Homeless event, from October 1 st – 10 th ….for those who don’t knowmuch about it, how did it get started and how much has it grown to this in its 30 th year?-This will all culminate with an event here at the station on October 10 th , prior to the Indiana football game…how can people get involved inhelping and to what lengths? What about those who aren’t in the area and are listening from afar? 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>

Lori Wellman (Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach)

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-Anthony Colandrea is the B1G Offensive Player of the Week for his performance vs. Bowling Green…what’s impressed you most so far abouthim this season?-We’ve seen some Top 10 FCS teams already notch wins vs. the FBS this year (Tarleton State, Montana State)…are you concerned about NorthDakota possibly pushing Nebraska this Saturday?-Last week was eye-opening in the B1G with losses by Ohio State and Oregon…are we looking at a weird year for the league or a down 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>

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>

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-It was a much better showing from Nebraska’s defense in Week 2, with no big plays surrendered (like the very first play of the season vs.Ohio)…was that players knowing their assignments better or a worse Bowling Green offense?-North Dakota brings in a good passing QB and a solid offensive line, even though it’s FCS-level…what’s the challenge ahead like this 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>

Rob Aurich also spoke with media yesterday before practice….what was his assessment of his defense after a 56-7 win over Bowling Green?

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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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-Tonight, from 5-6pm, college basketball insider Jon Rothstein pays up on his promise from last year that if Nebraska were to win its first NCAATournament game, he’d pay for an hour of drinks in Lincoln---that’s tonight from 5-6pm at Gate 25 ahead of the 6pm Nebraska/Creightonvolleyball match…..Important to know---anyone wearing blue is not able to go to the Happy Hour-Also, Rothstein said on his most recent podcast that Nebrasketball’s Pryce Sandfort should be a preseason All-American…. 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>

Tonight is the night for Jon Rothstein’s “Happy Hour” in the Railyard….are the Breakers showing up?

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-Holgorsen addressed media on Tuesday and discussed the improved efficiency of Anthony Colandrea last week, which led him to being theB1G Offensive Player of the Week…and also hit more on the red zone success (so far) and the running game in general…-What did he have to say about Nebraska’s offensive line and also a lookahead to North Dakota… 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 offense after the Bowling Green game and thoughts on North Dakota on Saturday?

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-Final thoughts on last night’s Broncos/Chiefs game and reminder of event tonight at The Ticket with Bergen Reilly and Andi Jackson 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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-In a world where Tarleton State and Montana State have wins for the FCS against FBS teams---it’s still a really tough thing for FCSteams to be competitive vs. the bigger schools, as seen by Southern’s 77-6 loss to Houston on Saturday-Faulk said his team never really had a chance and was more of a preseason crash-test dummy for Houston… 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>

Southern University head coach Marshall Faulk---yes, THAT Marshall Faulk---was pretty miserable after a 77-6 loss to Houston

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-It’s time for another edition of our power rankings and there could be some extreme movement from last week’s rankings…who ismoving up and who is moving down?-Nebraska hasn’t played a tough team yet and that will benefit them in their placement in the rankings…but is it real?? 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 3 Big Ten Football Power Rankings….how far does Oregon fall after a rough start to the season?

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-The Chicago Bears scored HOW MANY POINTS?! And, good to know the Browns are still the Browns…but what was THAT, Chargers?-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 1 Winners and Losers (sponsored by Fuehrer’s Cheespred) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels &amp; Joe)

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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!!

Jake’s NFL Week 1 Winners and Losers (sponsored by Fuehrer’s Cheespred) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels &amp; Joe)

Jake’s NFL Week 1 Winners and Losers (sponsored by Fuehrer’s Cheespred) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)