Early Break – 93.7 The Ticket KNTK

-Did the Rays close out the ALCS last night or is it Game 7 tonight? Also, 3 college football games tonight… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Yesterday, it was announced that Eagles starting QB Jalen Hurts would miss the rest of the season due to several blood clots in his lungs, after having testing done for days -It’s been reported that when the Eagles played vs. the Jaguars in London 2 weeks ago that Hurts was at the hospital until 4am because doctors told him it was too dangerous to go to sleep----yet he still played in the game having not slept for 36 hours… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Does UCLA have a case for No. 1 or No. 2….or are they still No. 3? How close is the gap on that if so? -What do we do with Nebraska? Clearly a decent football team that still struggles to close…how far do they drop? -Franzen Simmentals—where their goal is to provide powerful genetics to build your herd. Call/text Caleb 402-276-1925 for more info Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Break up the Browns! Raise a glass for the Titans….and are the Chargers the most disappointing team in recent memory? -No tailgate or party is complete without Fuehrer’s Cheespred, since 1960---available in most local grocers Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Under Matt Rhule, Nebraska is 4-16 as a program once they have hit the 5-win mark. In 2023, they started and finished 5-7. In both 2024 and 2025, they started 5-1 and finished 7-6. And this year, they began 5-0 and now sit at 5-2 with the bye weekend here -The combined record of the teams they beat in getting to 5 wins was 79-106….the combined record of the teams they played in their 4-16 stretch is 121-73…when the going gets tough, Nebraska hasn’t kept up…and that is rightful criticism and doubt for the Rhule Era… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today? -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported yesterday that Texas is expected to give an ‘up-tick’ in first-team QB reps to redshirt freshman KJ Lacey, Jr. this week in practice -The expectation is still that Arch will start this week and going forward but if he performs poorly, then a change is on the way…. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It was a second straight game where Nebraska entered as an underdog yet held a 4 th quarter lead late in the game…and lost. This one was especially painful with Dylan Raiola being the one who led the comeback for Oregon…what did Rhule say about that yesterday? -Was he asked at all about the team’s inability to close tight games out in the 4 th quarter? We noticed the body language wasn’t great for Nebraska in the 4 th quarter…did Rhule address that at all? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Commanders at 49ers tonight on MNF (7:15pm, ESPN)….MLB ALCS update…and Nebrasketball exhibition update Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We have a new No. 1 team—Miami---who moves up after surviving a 2 OT scare vs. Florida State….madness! -How far did Georgia drop after their shocking loss at home to Auburn? How many B1G teams are ranked? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-There are many programs---including our neighbors to the east---who thrive in close games and seem to never lose. Nebraska actually was that way as recent as the Bo Pelini era, and have been mostly bad at it the last 12 years for the most part -Nebraska’s talent level seems good enough this year to win close games, so is it a coaching issue? Psychology? Something deeper that is mental? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Chaos in the Top 25! Losses everywhere and madness…anything that made us scratch our heads outside the Top 25? -For window shades, blinds and shutters---there’s one stop---Vision Window Décor---call/text Nick today at (402) 421-9366 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-This fanbase is so scorned for close calls in the Mike Riley, Scott Frost and Matt Rhule eras and the last 2 games vs. Indiana are just more of the same…and you wonder how those results affect the staff and players as well -An 11-point lead vs. Indiana was blown in the 4 th quarter (20-17 loss) and an 8 point lead vs. a struggling Oregon offense was blown (17-14 loss) as Husker fans are left to think “what if” they just happened to win one or both of these winnable games… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Football Facts Monday…what does Bill have for us today? -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It looked bleak for the Hoosiers after the Buckeyes took a 19-7 lead…but they responded like they did at Nebraska and cut it to 19-15, and then drove it with a chance to win, where it looked like they did… -Nick Marsh was WIDE OPEN on a 4 th down play and caught the ball…but lost where he was at on the field and was out of bounds, leading to the win for the Buckeyes…in a game where they lost starting QB Julian Sayin for a few weeks, per Ryan Day Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It was about the worst way you could possibly see this game going---a 4 th quarter lead for Nebraska leading to Dylan Raiola being inserted into the game for an ineffective Brock Thomas—and 2 long scoring drives to end the game bring complete and total misery for Husker fans -It’s become all too common for Husker fans for finding ways to lose---and this one hurts a ton for staying up until 2am, in a tough road environment, vs. your former QB….and it was predictable. At what point does the predictable stop happening? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Final thoughts on Nebraska/Oregon and what Breakers will do to stay awake so late on Saturday night… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska just missed an epic FSP last weekend in Lincoln, but Kentucky delivered vs. LSU…what’s possible this week? -Call Caleb at Schoen’s Roofing for roofs, siding, gutters and more—that’s 402-806-9685. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-If you talk to any Husker fan, it’s mostly resounding support of Colandrea through 6 games, and his TD run in the 4 th quarter vs. Indiana could have been iconic for a long time if Nebraska had held on to win…but they didn’t… -Still, with no Dante Moore and a struggling Dylan Raiola, Nebraska SHOULD have the better QB in this football game…will that matter when all is said and done? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on Bill’s mind today for the MONSTER MATCH? -If you’re seeking out someone to trust for any type of remodel in your home, call Randy at Deinert Contracting--(402) 417-5204 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Purdue (-3’) vs. Washington Ohio State (-3’) vs. Indiana Oregon (-7’) vs. Nebraska -Chiefs (-8) vs. Chargers Packers (-1’) vs. Cowboys Notre Dame (-10’) vs. BYU (Game of the Week) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Lee Sterling is up next with is picks…and before that…we give you SchinDaddy’s thoughts on this week’s games… -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What does Sip have in mind today as he tries to continue and age gracefully before he heads to Eugene? Let’s find out… -Visit Ron and the team at Tredz just south of Cortland on Highway 77 and now on West O Street, as well Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As mentioned yesterday, Dante Moore will not play for the Ducks, and we still don’t know if it will be Dylan Raiola or Brock Thomas for Oregon -If it is Raiola, and he is bad once again and Nebraska wins---the future for the Ducks at the QB position gets more and more confusing-- -or maybe it actually gets quite clear….and what if he does play and plays well? So many storylines… -And, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling & Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Our good friend Doug Ganz---a true man of the people---is here with Lauren with Mourning Hope…what is this organization for those who don’t know? -How can people get involved and support Mourning Hope? How important has it been in people’s lives who have been there? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Oregon entered this season with national championship aspirations, and never have looked right even prior to the Dante Moore injury…what surprises you most about this year so far? -Dylan Raiola was great in relief of Dante Moore vs. USC, and then atrocious vs. UCLA…if Moore can’t play, who starts on Saturday? -What concerns you most about Nebraska on Saturday and how surprised were you to see them push Indiana to the brink? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-The Stool looks to the Breakers for reasons of optimism as to why Nebraska is different than their previous 5-1 starts to seasons. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Things can fall apart quickly for programs as conference play continues on….which of these teams do you struggle to believe in still? -Georgia, Notre Dame, Miami, Ohio State, Indiana, Alabama, Texas, BYU, Ole Miss, and Texas Tech…who will tumble of those 10? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Matt Rhule lost his first 2 games in his first year and still got back to a 5-3 record, before losing his final 4 games to miss a bowl game. Then---in 2024, 2025 and this year---he has started 5-1….ending 2024 and 2025 with a 7-6 record -Is Anthony Colandrea the biggest reason why this season will end differently than the previous 2? We have pointed out the need for him to stay healthy in saying so for that…and that’s why we view this Oregon game as huge to TRULY take the leap they’ve been ‘close’ to taking….and avoid the ‘woe is me’ conversation Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Update on ALCS and NLCS…plus, 2 college football games tonight (Kennesaw St/Missouri St, 6:30) and WKU/Sam Houston (7pm, ESPN) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Remember when Sumrall was asked earlier this year if his family would root for him vs. Auburn, where his wife is from? It gets better -Sumrall told media Monday that his son, Sam, sent his father a disappointed text in postgame, saying,” I don’t know that this is forgivable” after the Gators’ 38-19 loss to South Carolina on Saturday. Ouch. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska led by 11 points in the 4 th quarter vs. Indiana but couldn’t close it out…how surprised were you with the team’s overall performance to take the lead late in the game before losing? -Dylan Raiola could have been the starting QB this weekend for Oregon, but he was miserable and benched vs. UCLA…do you expect to see an Oregon team still fighting Saturday or one that is defeated? -Archie Wilson had his best game by far as a Husker, but Kyle Cunanan missed another field goal…do you expect to continue to see him out there or a chance to John Hohl? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska’s defense was masterful nearly the whole game vs. Indiana…until 2 4 th quarter touchdowns led to a tough 20-17 loss for the Huskers…did Aurich expect the run defense to be that effective? -What was his answer on the 4 th and 1 busted play defensively that led to the decisive touchdown? More from Aurich… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake & Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Chesney told media on Monday that the knee injury suffered in the Oregon game is severe and likely is season-ending for Iamaleava, making Ty Dieffenbach the starter going forward…he was respectable in filling in for Nico -Imagine how great this story already is and what it could be if they continue their winning ways and make the playoffs… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Nebraska’s offense surprised many across the country with their effectiveness vs. Indiana, taking an 11-point lead in the 4 th quarter before falling, 20-17….what did Holgorsen have to say about the overall play of the offense and what happened in the last few drives? -Nebraska heads to Oregon for a LATE 10pm game this Saturday in Eugene…what concerns Holgorsen about their defense? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-ALCS/NLCS update and midweek college football games tonight… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We discussed yesterday that Kentucky is the first team in FBS history to win 2 straight games in OT by 1-point….beating South Carolina AND LSU by the same score of 35-34 in OT/ -Stein obviously has no fear and not much to lose in being in his first year with the program…hat if it backfired on him? Think about the woes Nebraska has had in OT for 12+ years… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Who is number 2…Indiana or UCLA? Where does Oregon drop to after their loss to the Bruins? -Nebraska lost but looked good in doing so…do they retain their Top 6 status in the league? -Franzen Simmentals—where their goal is to provide powerful genetics to build your herd. Call/text Caleb 402-276-1925 for more info Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Are the Packers back suddenly? Will the Titans, Dolphins or Chargers ever win a game? And are the Patriots back? -No tailgate or party is complete without Fuehrer’s Cheespred, since 1960---available in most local grocers Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

team still full of winners that have high expectations to still have a good season -This could easily go the way of Penn State last year or they could show they have some heart still…what do we expect? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-It’s a Bugaboo Tuesday…what’s bothering Bill today? -Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-There’s no doubt the expectations are sky-high for Arch in trying to be the next great QB in the Manning family after Archie, Peyton and Eli…Sark pointed out in his postgame press conference that Arch has beaten 4 Top 10 ranked teams in his last 13 starts -Still, through 5 games this year, here’s his stats: 1,122 yards (63% completion), 10 TDs, and 5 INTs… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Rhule said the team was obviously disappointed in giving up the lead and game to Indiana with an 11-point lead in the 4 th quarter, but that expects them to play well at Oregon -Regarding the decision to go for it on 4 th and 9 in the 4 th quarter, Rhule said he was going with the analytics and to “ride or die” with Anthony Colandrea all day….what else did we hear from the coach? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Bills at Rams tonight on MNF (7:15pm, ESPN)….MLB ALCS/NLCS…and Nebrasketball exhibition update from Jake Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-Texas drops from 1 st to 7 th with their loss to Oklahoma, and Georgia is now No. 1….and welcome to the polls, Northwestern! -How close is Nebraska to being ranked after their first loss of the season? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-You wonder what the conversation is around the country if Nebraska holds on to win that game on Saturday…clinching a bowl game at 6-0 and with a legitimate route to the playoffs ahead of them (which does still exist) -Oregon is beatable but will be tough in night game…then, it’s scuffling Washington after a bye week….Illinois and Rutgers (who both look bad)…Ohio State…and Iowa…at this point you expect this team to get to 8 wins but that’s why we play the game… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy