Nebraska basketball is off to a historic start, and Ben recaps how the Huskers got here and what it means the rest of the way. He also recaps the biggest stories from the weekend and sets the stage for all the games coming this week, including a big one inside Pauley Pavilion.

And of course, the important football news around the conference as well.

0:00 - Intro

3:20 - Nebrasketball's win over Illinois

7:15 - Weekend recap of Big Ten hoops

18:28 - Dylan Raiola is reportedly entering the transfer portal

22:10 - The Michigan football head coaching search

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Nebraska’s unbeaten season ends in tears in a five-set loss to Texas A&M in the regional final. Lincoln and Jeff recap one of the greatest - and heartbreaking - losses in Husker history.

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Jack and Josh kick off another weekend by welcoming Jeff Sheldon and Lincoln Arneal from Volleyball State onto the pod to discuss Nebraska's season and their dominating run to the Elite Eight.

Plus, they discuss Dylan Raiola and what they expect to happen with him over the next month.

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Ben starts by discussing the latest with the Sherrone Moore situation in Ann Arbor, and what Michigan does moving forward.

Also, a preview of the LA Bowl with Washington and Boise State. Then, a FULL preview of the Big Ten hoops slate.

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Mike Tanier of Too Deep Zone joins Josh on this week's I-80 Football Show to discuss a strange 2025 NFL season as the stretch run of the regular season arrives. They dive into the Eagles recent struggles, Mike Tomlin and the Steelers, why the surprise in Kansas City has been the lack of surprise, and the Dallas Cowboys. Plus, Mike's career and writing differently on his Substack vs. his previous stops.

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Jack and Kaleb get together almost speechless after Nebraska, as a 1.5 favorite, absolutely runs Wisconsin out of PBA 90-60. What could have possibly gone so right? Jack is tempted to say something potentially insane about that game; does he pull the trigger?

Plus, this was the type of game we all expected if and when Nebraska ever had one of those white hot nights from three-point range, but they didn't, so how did they do it? Part of the answer? Points in the paint against a Wisconsin team filled with bigs.

Two blowouts against two rivals, and now onto a legit top 15 team in Illinois. Is there any chance this season could get weirder than any fan would have ever dreamed imagining? 

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Jack and Josh discuss a weird week on their end before diving into the news of the week regarding Nebraska firing coaches, what stands out about the new guys, and what is potentially left for the program.

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Lincoln and Jeff recap the Tournament’s opening weekend with broadcaster Michella Chester. The tourney has gone mostly chalk but are surprises in store on the road to Kansas City? 

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There is so much to discuss! Ben looks back at Indiana’s first Big Ten title since 1967, the CFP path for the 3 Big Ten teams, and plenty of bowl and coaching news around the conference.

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Jack and Kaleb react immediately to Nebraska's surprisingly easy victory over Creighton, discussing what went so right for the Husker defense and so wrong for Creighton all night. Plus, Sam Hoiberg responds to being called an "NAIA" player, Rienk Mast continues to be a nightmare to defend and Berke comes up huge on the boards.

The guys also get gaudy with their NCAA tournament confidence ratings after this one and preview a matchup with Wisconsin in just a couple days where the Huskers will likely be ranked.

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Josh and Matt preview the biggest games in week 14 of the NFL!

0:00 - Intro

6:30 - Colts at Jaguars

18:35 - Steelers at Ravens

30:15 - Texans at Chiefs

42:40 - Eagles at Chargers

50:03 - Bears at Packers (including an all-time rant from Matt)

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Following a busy week surrounding Nebraska football, Jack and Josh get together to look ahead to the next steps for the program, including the biggest questions on roster management and what's ahead in the months to come.

0:00 - Intro

13:00 - What does Nebraska football need to do with their roster?

17:00 - Nebraska's QB situation moving forward, especially if Dylan Raiola leaves

39:00 - How does Nebraska replace Emmett Johnson?

44:20 - Which players does Nebraska need to keep?

56:00 - Nebrasketball vs. Creighton

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Josh and Jack pod for the first time since John Butler's firing to discuss where Nebraska goes next at DC, other coaches that could be on the chopping block, Emmett Johnson going pro, and Dylan Raiola's future.

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Jack and Kaleb get together for the first time since the title in KC to take a look back at what went right and what went wrong for Nebraska vs Winthrop and USC Upstate. They discuss the impact of the Connor Essegian injury that will keep him out for the year and the biggest impacts it could have on the season.

Plus a look at the matchup against Creighton, a game Nebraska should be favored in, and whether Nebraska can stem the tide of recent upsets in this series to continue the nation’s longest winning streak.

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Ben Stevens of VSiN and the I-80 Club's Big Ten Breakdown joins Josh on this week's edition of the I-80 Football Show to dive into his career, Matt Rhule and Nebraska's rough November, the 2025 football season, Ohio State/Indiana, and so much more!

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Nebraska finishes the regular season 30-0 highlighted by another dominant win over Penn State. Lincoln and Jeff are joined by TV broadcaster Daniel Gillman to dissect the field of 64 and predict who will end up in the Final Four in KC.

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Jonathan Smith is out, Pat Fitzgerald is in. Ben gives his full reaction to the news out East Lansing. And he recaps every result from the final weekend of the regular season, including Ohio State finally winning The Game once again. 

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