The Friday mailbag episode is here. Thanks for all of your questions. We start with the return of our favorite viewer, Gigi, who’s wondering — and for good reason, with all the money thrown around today in college football — how the fans are represented? New in the apathy conversation, we’ve got a mailbag question about Matt Rhule’s contract extension. Is it a source of fan apathy? Would Nebraska fans trade places with Wisconsin?

What do we think of the job that EJ Barthel has done as coach of the Nebraska running backs? Our critiques of Kansas baseball continues with a question-and-answer about the Jayhawks’ artificial (and all green) playing surface. What if Scott Frost could have brought his UCF players to Nebraska eight years ago? And is Troy Dannen a caretaker — or just a really smart guy? Join us.

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Big Ten faces backlash as 24-team College Football Playoff proposal stirs controversy—will expanding the playoff ruin the regular season’s intensity? The Big 10 Squad tackles the heated debate, weighing tradition against big-money incentives. Are classic rivalries and crucial games losing meaning in the quest for more playoff spots, or can college football thrive with a larger field? The squad shifts focus to Purdue Boilermakers' bleak outlook, with brutal honesty about Barry Odom’s second-year prospects and Ryan Browne’s struggles under center. Is three and a half wins realistic in a daunting schedule, or has the program hit rock bottom? The hosts break down potential upsets, coaching hot seats at Wisconsin and Maryland, and why Purdue football fans may just be counting the days until basketball season.

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Nebraska football, after Thursday night, will have gone 15 years without a first-round pick in the NFL Draft. It’s become something of a non-issue, seemingly, for Nebraska fans. But should it be? Look around. The drought reflects the Huskers’ lack of winning over that same time. Are better times ahead? Connor and Mitch are here to talk about the draft — and about Emmett Johnson’s shot to find a spot, as he did at Nebraska, that allowed him to exceed expectations.

Also, Nebraska baseball dropped a Tuesday night contest at Kansas. The Jayhawks swept the season series. How does this impact the Huskers’ hopes to host an NCAA regional. Will Bolt’s team heads to Illinois this weekend. We discuss. Don’t forget to send us your mailbag questions. That show is coming Friday.

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You never know what you might get on a Tuesday in April. On this day, Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule stopped by to visit with Damon Benning and Ravi Lulla of Hurrdat Sports. We were listening. And we’ve got thoughts on Rhule’s comments about the Minnesota game last year, the 2026 schedule, the success of various sports at Nebraska and the pressure to win.

Also, Ugnius Jarusevicius is leaving the Nebraska basketball program. The arbitration hearing between the College Sports Commission and 18 Nebraska football players might not matter. And the Huskers’ former coach, Scott Frost, is again not saying things about his alma mater. Join us.

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It’s a Tuesday in late April and Nebraska baseball and softball have taken over the spotlight. The softball team rose to No. 1 in one of the national polls. That’s a first. Will Bolt’s baseball team returned to the top 20 as it heads south for a grudge match against Big 12 frontrunner Kansas.

The last time the Huskers and Jayhawks met, Bolt got ejected. Tempers flared. What will happen as they tangle at Hoglund Ballpark? We’re also talking on this Tuesday about lingering questions after Nebraska unveiled its big plans for Memorial Stadium. Why not spend it on NIL? Why so much deferred maintenance? We take a look at what you’re talking about. Join us.

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Nebraska football is in the news. The university is set to approve $600 million in upgrades to Memorial Stadium. That’s a big project. Nebraska basketball is in the news. Fred Hoiberg added three more players from the portal, bringing the haul in this transfer cycle to four. But we’re starting this episode with Nebraska baseball, which broke out the brooms against USC over the weekend at Haymarket Park.

Are the Huskers a CWS-caliber team? Connor and Mitch discuss, then we get into all of the football and hoops conversation. Also, a shout out to the Huskers’ latest national champion. And Nebraska softball, at least for now, cannot be stopped. Appreciate them while time remains. Join us for a full Monday podcast.

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The Friday Nebraska football mailbag episode is here. We’re dabbling in baseball, basketball and volleyball, with a heavy dose of football today. It starts with a question that many have wondered but few have asked: Do coaches today even know what they’re doing? A better question perhaps: Do any of us know what we’re doing? Connor and Mitch get philosophical.

Also, what’s the national perception of the Huskers in this offseason? If Iowa football and Nebraska football met in the NCAA basketball tournament — huh? — how would that game end? Does this Nebraska baseball pitching staff match up against groups that have pitched the Huskers deep into the NCAA postseason? And why aren’t more people talking about the five-for-five proposal, when it could seemingly make a big impact on today’s rosters? Join us for a fun finish to your week.

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NCAA sanctions shake up Iowa Hawkeyes football as eight wins are vacated for tampering with quarterback Cade McNamara—was it worth the fallout? The Locked On Big Ten Squad debates whether the NCAA's focus is misplaced, questioning the penalty’s impact, and suggesting the NCAA targets smaller programs while avoiding powerhouses. Lively banter covers Kirk Ferentz’s legacy, Iowa’s ongoing quarterback development woes, and frustrations with inconsistent NCAA enforcement. Wisconsin Badgers face chaos after the sudden departure of athletic director Chris McIntosh, leaving major leadership gaps ahead of the new season. The Big 10 Squad weighs in on Wisconsin’s struggles to adapt in the NIL era and whether Luke Fickell’s job is on the line. The episode also spotlights shifting approaches to spring games, with limited action from stars like Michigan’s Bryce Underwood and Penn State scrapping their scrimmage entirely.

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