Locked On Nebraska - Daily Podcast on the Nebraska Cornhuskers

We’re joined on this Monday episode by Josh Peterson, local media personality, to discuss a project that he’s taken on with his podcast co-host, Jack Mitchell, to do something truly painful. They’re ranking every Nebraska football loss of the past decade. Connor and Mitch are here to quiz Josh on the process. How was this idea born? What are the factors that make one horrific loss more painful than another? And what did this study teach them about the Huskers? Perhaps their project will help unlock the formula that puts an end to all of this madness. Join us as we dive in with Josh. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

The Friday mailbag is back open. And it’s overdue. Connor and Mitch dig in to find two weeks of questions that await answers about Matt Rhule’s Nebraska program. We’re placing new pins in the map. Well, Nathan, an esteemed viewer of the podcast, is placing pins in the map. Could a Game of the Century ever happen in the oversaturated world of big-time matchups? We’re going to New Mexico for a question about recruiting. We’ve got a theory to debunk about Dylan Raiola and his brother, Dayton Raiola. How does the roster work for players above the 105-man limit? Who’s getting paid that $2.8 billion from the House Settlement? Where has Carter Nelson been? A forecast on the crowd in Kansas City for the season opener. And a story about Dick Vermeil. We’ve got all that and more on this Friday episode. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

College football's landscape shifts dramatically with NCAA's game-changing settlement. Will player payments reshape team dynamics and recruiting strategies across the Big Ten? Hosts dissect the settlement's far-reaching implications, from potential roster size changes to the evolving role of NIL collectives. The conversation heats up with bold predictions for the upcoming season. Big Ten insiders Spencer McLaughlin and Craig Shemon offer unique perspectives on how top programs might adapt to these seismic changes.

Just one year into an expanded Big Ten and a new College Football Playoff structure, change is afoot for the sport’s postseason. The 2025 season will give us one more year with a 12-team bracket. Then it’s set to expand to 16. But how will it look? For now, the Big Ten and SEC, while working toward the same goal of college sports domination, are standing on opposite sidelines, backing different systems. Connor and Mitch look at all of the possibilities in this episode. And the question that weighs most heavily on our minds: Which proposed format best suits Nebraska? Also, there’s a new governing body for major college football. What is the College Sports Commission? Why is a former salary cap enforcer from MLB in charge of it? And what’s more effective about this organization than the largely ineffective NCAA? And in closing today, a group of women filed an appeal in response to the House Settlement ruling. They say it violates Title IX. And they are correct. So what happens next? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Just one year into an expanded Big Ten and a new College Football Playoff structure, change is afoot for the sport’s postseason. The 2025 season will give us one more year with a 12-team bracket. Then it’s set to expand to 16. But how will it look? For now, the Big Ten and SEC, while working toward the same goal of college sports domination, are standing on opposite sidelines, backing different systems. Connor and Mitch look at all of the possibilities in this episode. And the question that weighs most heavily on our minds: Which proposed format best suits Nebraska? Also, there’s a new governing body for major college football. What is the College Sports Commission? Why is a former salary cap enforcer from MLB in charge of it? And what’s more effective about this organization than the largely ineffective NCAA? Finally, a group of women filed an appeal in response to the House Settlement ruling. They say it violates Title IX. And they are correct. So what happens next? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

We take a moment of pause here amid the hectic offseason for Nebraska football to ponder this question: What has been the single-most unexpected development of the past six months for the Huskers? It could involve personnel, coaching, changes to the sport or the transfer portal. We’ve got ideas. Connor and Mitch are also discussing on this Wednesday an appearance by Matt Rhule on Jim Rome’s show, during which the coach offered an admission about Dylan Raiola and the quarterback’s second offseason at Nebraska. We finish the show with a look at Nebraska’s camp sessions and recruiting developments around the Omaha area this week. Another player from the Huskers’ backyard is headed to a Big Ten rival. How much of our attention should this command? Join us. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

We’re joined on this Tuesday Husker247 writer Mike Schaefer, who brings his vast knowledge to the podcast to share thoughts with Connor and Mitch on Nebraska’s recruiting efforts as this vital month of June continues in Lincoln. Schaefer dishes on Trae Taylor, the 2027 QB who took up residence for a week in Lincoln around a series of big events on campus. We talk, of course, about Dylan Raiola. And about his brother, 2026 QB commit Dayton Raiola. What to make of Nebraska’s efforts near home in recruiting as yet another Omaha prospect, Millard South tight end Isaac Jensen, commits to a school – Missouri, in this case – other than the Huskers? Has Matt Rhule shifted philosophically in his views on the importance of recruiting the Huskers’ home state? And we finish with a conversation about the changing methods of roster construction. With a 105-player scholarship limit to be enforced – well, eventually – how is Nebraska adjusting? Join us. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

We’re back! Connor and Mitch return on this Monday to discuss a dramatic end to last week in Nebraska sports and college athletics in general. The Huskers held a massive recruiting event at Memorial Stadium on Friday. It impressed everyone in attendance, a group that included some heavy hitters. How does Nebraska take this to the next level? Also, one of the most important events in the history of collegiate sports occurred late on Friday. The House Settlement received final approval. Why the late-night news dump? More important, what does it mean right now for Nebraska football? We offer our thoughts on how the roster might look for the Huskers in August and on the future of NIL. Finally, the settlement has implications on all college sports, including baseball. Nebraska’s season came to a whimpering finish last week. And in the wake of it, Will Bolt lost three key pieces of his batting lineup to the transfer portal. What’s next for that program – and others on campus caught up in the madness of this landscape? Join us. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Big Ten recruiting heats up as top coaches vie for 2026 talent. Will Washington's defensive upgrades translate to more wins next season? Spencer McLaughlin and the Locked On Big Ten Squad analyze college football's recruiting landscape, spotlighting the conference's best talent hunters. The hosts break down 2026 class projections for powerhouses like Ohio State, Michigan, and USC, exploring how NIL deals are reshaping recruitment strategies. Washington's defensive overhaul takes center stage, with Roman Thomas highlighting key additions to the Huskies' secondary and front seven. The crew debates Washington's win total for the upcoming season, dissecting crucial matchups against Big Ten heavyweights. Tune in for insider perspectives on Big Ten recruiting battles and bold predictions for Washington's 2024 campaign.

This Friday mailbag starts with a conversation about kickoff times. Why do fans get so emotional about this topic? It’s a widespread thing in college football, but fans of the Huskers hold their own in overreacting to an 11 a.m. kickoff. Or a night game. Or whatever the networks that are paying tens of millions of dollars annually to Big Ten programs choose to do with their programming. Connor and Mitch react to the reactions that came in the wake of many TV announcements Thursday. Also, what’s up with the letters in the newly painted end zones at Memorial Stadium? What kind of adjustment must the Huskers make in a short time to get their punting situation in order as Archie Wilson gets to town. We’ve got comments about pizza. And we finish with some baseball talk as Will Bolt’s resilient group prepares to get started in NCAA-regional play on Friday against Oklahoma. Join us. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

USC Trojans football is on the brink of a pivotal season. Can Lincoln Riley lead them to a 9-10 win season? With the college football landscape shifting, the Trojans face potential SEC vs Big Ten matchups, and the stakes have never been higher. Join Spencer McLaughlin and a panel of experts, including Mark Culkin and Jacob Goins, as they dissect USC's upcoming challenges and the evolving college football playoff format. The discussion covers key figures like Lincoln Riley and Greg Sankey, while exploring the implications of cross-conference games and playoff changes. Will the Trojans rise to the occasion, or will they falter against formidable opponents? Tune in for an insider's perspective on USC's path to success and the broader college football dynamics.

We’ve arrived at another landmark on the college football offseason highway. Kickoff times for weeks zero through 3 are here, along with Fox’s lineup of Friday night games. For Nebraska, coach Matt Rhule and QB Dylan Raiola, it means what? Opportunity. The Huskers are set to play at Minnesota on Friday night in Week 7. It brings another chance to play in front of a national audience and promote the Nebraka brand. The Huskers will have a short week before going to Minnesota. Is that a concern? Their annual game against Iowa is returning to the 11 a.m. CT time slot. Connor and Mitch share their opinions on Black Friday. And what about the Michigan visit to Memorial Stadium in Week 4? Why does it all matter in the context of the Huskers’ season? We break it down. Also, a preview of the pitching matchup in the Nebraska-Oklahoma NCAA-regional opener set for Friday in Chapel Hill, N.C. The Sooners are taking a gamble. Is it a good one? Join us on this Thursday.

The countdown to June 2 is on. The Nebraska football team starts its summer program on Monday. And it’s still without one key piece to the puzzle – a punter. But do not fear. He’s on the way. According to a HuskerOnline report from Tuesday, Nebraska is bringing Australian Archie Wilson to Lincoln this weekend. The rugby-style transformation is almost complete. Connor and Mitch explore this move. Can Wilson do for Nebraska what his countrymate, Tory Taylor, did for Iowa a few years ago? Yes, the bar has been set high. Also, we’re examining the comments made Tuesday night on the Huskers Radio Network by athletic director Troy Dannen. He discussed important topics such as the color of the end zones at Memorial Stadium and the types of food that were never going to be removed from the menu at Nebraska home games. Finally, what’s up with the House Settlement? Why haven’t we heard anything for the past two weeks? And what kind of headaches are the SEC and Big Ten creating during this waiting period? Join us on this Wednesday. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Before the Nebraska football team reports back to Lincoln over the weekend ahead, we’ve reached a moment in the football offseason that’s fairly unique to the Huskers. Quarterback Dylan Raiola is set to take a group of his wide receivers and tight ends to Texas this week for some training and bonding. Connor and Mitch tell you what we know about this excursion – who’s involved and what it means to Nebraska’s offensive dynamic. How is it different than a year ago, when Raiola, as a true freshman, did something similar with veteran players? We’re also talking about Nebraska baseball, which was assigned to the Chapel Hill regional this week in the NCAA postseason. The Huskers will face Oklahoma on Friday. The Sooners have an ace up their collective sleeve, as do the Tar Heels. So the road is long for Nebraska to produce a winning weekend in ACC country. Is Will Bolt’s team playing with house money? We discuss. Join us on this Tuesday. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

We’re back with you early to kick off the final week of May – because the Nebraska baseball team took Husker Nation by storm on Sunday with a 5-0 win against UCLA to capture a second consecutive Big Ten tournament. Yes, Will Bolt and the Huskers are dancing again. Where might the NCAA on Monday send the Huskers for regional play? Does it matter that they’re more of an underdog than a year ago to escape the first weekend of the postseason? Not at all, say Connor and Mitch. In fact, this team, with the way it came together after ace pitcher Mason McCounaughey suffered an injury early in the season, shares a few things in common with teams that have made runs in the postseason. Also, Jordy Bahl and the Nebraska softball team fell just short, losing 1-0 at Tennessee in the decisive game of a super regional on Sunday. The Huskers are sure to use the defeat as motivation to get back to this weekend next year – and to experience it at home. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

The Friday mailbag is full. We start this episode with an assertion that every set of college football rankings released before October qualifies as “too early.” And to take it a step further, Nebraska’s historic streak of losses against ranked foes does not matter. Do you agree? Connor and Mitch discuss. We’re talking about the single most important hurdle that the Huskers must clear to win a national championship in the next decade. Is it OK to put pineapple on pizza? How bad is the Big Ten baseball tourney format? There’s more in this episode on Millard South QB Jett Thomalla. Are the Nebraska linemen ready to make a contender of the Huskers? And does the success of various women’s sports in Lincoln add pressure to the high-profile men’s teams? Join us for all the answers and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

USC and Notre Dame's storied rivalry faces an uncertain future. Could this be the end of an era in college football? Dive into the potential shake-up in NCAA governance and its implications for teams like the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Ohio State Buckeyes. Spencer McLaughlin, alongside guests Roman Tomashaw and Zach Seiko, explores the impact of a proposed 40-team playoff and the controversial noon kickoffs for Ohio State games. Key figures like Matt Rule and P.J. Fleck are at the center of these discussions, with insights into Minnesota's win total predictions and the potential for a relegation model in college football. Join the conversation and discover how these changes could reshape the landscape of college football. Listen now for expert analysis and insider perspectives!

Nebraska football never strays far from the spotlight. On Wednesday, the offseason picked up energy as Matt Rhule was called out by On3 columnist Ari Wasserman for saying “incredibly soft things” about College Football Playoff expansion and scheduling. Rhule was joking, as all parties recognized, about growing the playoff to 40 teams. But the coach is not joking about his plan to take Nebraska to the next level in the sport. We spend time in this episode on the chain of events that led Nebraska fans on social media, unsurprisingly, to melt down. There is a pleasant ending to this media-generated story. Also, Nebraska baseball received a gift in the opening round of the Big Ten baseball tournament. The Huskers are now among six teams still fighting for the league’s automatic berth in the NCAA-regional field. Will Bolt’s team will play regular-season champ Oregon on Friday night for a spot in the tournament semifinal round. Join us on this Thursday. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Here at the Locked On Nebraska podcast, we’ve got a list to add to the countless others that are circulating this spring on the college football landscape. On the show today, Connor and Mitch bring you 10 Huskers who aren’t getting enough attention ahead of the 2025 season. They come from the offense and defense, with a special teams twist at the end. There are transfers. There are veterans. There are forgotten pieces. Some got attention in the spring – but it wasn’t enough in our estimation. Others were entirely overlooked. Not today. Also, the Big Ten baseball tournament starts today in Omaha. Nebraska faces a do-or-die situation against Michigan State. And we circle back on Nebraska softball star Jordy Bahl, who was named Monday as a finalist for the USA Softball/ESPN Collegiate Player of the Year. Will she win? We have thoughts. Join us. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Until further notice, this is a Jordy Bahl podcast. The Nebraska softball program walked to center stage over the weekend, and the Huskers’ biggest star took over. Bahl and the Huskers dominated the Baton Rouge regional to earn a matchup against Tennessee this week for a trip to the Women’s College World Series. Elsewhere, intensity is rising around Nebraska football recruiting. Quarterback Trae Taylor, the 2027 commit, shined at an Elite 11 regional on Sunday. Also, assistant coaches are on the road to see 2026 prospects. Defensive line coach Terry Bradden made a trip overseas to see a prospect, Valdin Sone, with interesting similarities to the greatest defensive player ever to a Nebraska uniform. We explore this. And the Big Ten baseball tournament is headed to Omaha. It features a wacky format that pits Nebraska against perhaps the best pitcher in the league and then the conference champion. Oh, and the Huskers have to win both games – or their season is over. Join us on this Monday. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)