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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-Nebrasketball heads to Grand Island tonight to face Kansas State in their final exhibition game of the preseason… 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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-Miami’s rout of Pittsburgh keeps them on top of the rankings, followed by Ohio State, Georgia, Indiana and Notre Dame-Utah made a big leap up to No. 6 after their win vs. Houston, and BYU fell from No. 2 to No. 8 after their 2 OT loss to UCF… 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 new AP poll is out…what does it look like after a weekend of absolute chaos and carnage in college football?

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-Saturday’s game vs. Washington provides a massive gateway to opportunity---a win obviously secures bowl-eligibility, but fans arethinking more than that at the moment…and while Illinois’ win vs. Oregon was impressive, it’s still a backup QB running the show there-It’s one game at a time, but this Saturday provides a chance at a huge win and an opportunity to enter the month of November withmomentum again…can the narrative change this time? 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 bye week is over and now it’s opportunity time for Nebraska….can they finally close a season with strength and not fall apart?

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-USC was a no-show in Madison, but it was a wild weekend in college football…what else made us scratch our heads?-For window shades, blinds and shutters---there’s one stop---Vision Window Décor---call/text Nick today at (402) 421-9366 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>

Headscratchers (sponsored by Vision Window Decor) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels &amp; Joe)

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-Iowa’s loss to Minnesota was great for Husker fans…but then we saw Scott Frost and UCF upset BYU in 2 OT (39-31)…after Illinois hadtaken down Oregon, 21-10, in Champaign to send Dylan Raiola home with a loss-Husker fans certainly aren’t sad to see Raiola lose, but a loss at Illinois further validates the pain of the loss in Eugene lastweekend…PLUS, Oregon’s loss this time got offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer fired for a sputtering offense 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>

What hurt worse for Husker fans---seeing Scott Frost get a big win for UCF, or seeing Oregon look awful in a loss at Illinois?

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-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: <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)

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-Lance Leipold and Dave Aranda entered the weekend on the hottest of hot seats---and Baylor was attempting a field goal to win thegame vs. Kansas that was blocked, and led to the first loss to the Jayhawks since 2007 for Baylor-Aranda was fired Sunday morning…you wonder if Leipold would have had the same fate if he had lost….also, Dave Doeren OUT at NCState…the firings are getting going now 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>

A blocked kick to end the game leads to a loss for Baylor to Kansas---and the end of Dave Aranda’s coaching tenure in Waco

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-It was a great weekend to watch other teams play with Nebraska on a bye, and did it deliver---Indiana outlasted Michigan in overtime,Minnesota knocked off Iowa to win the Floyd of Rosedale trophy, and Ole Miss/Texas delivered incredible drama-It’s great watching Nebraska play, but there’s just nothing like a bye weekend to take it ALL in.. 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 bye weekend is over and it was a reminder of how great college football is, no matter how frustrated you get with NIL and the transfer portal

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-Final thoughts on a bye weekend bonanza for Nebraska fans…what games do you look forward to watching the most? 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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-Would Michigan storm if they beat Indiana? They did vs. Western Michigan…and what about Cincinnati vs. Texas Tech?-Call Caleb at Schoen’s Roofing for roofs, siding, gutters and more—that’s 402-806-9685. 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>

FSPs (sponsored by Caleb Harms/Schoen Roofing)

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-It’s Nebraska’s bye week, so let’s check in with the Buckeyes, who also are in their bye week---but in a world of confusion with JulianSayin out for (reportedly) the rest of the season. How are fans coping right now in Columbus?-True freshman QB Luke Fahey didn’t look very good in replacing the injured Sayin vs. Indiana, but then again---who would in thatsituation vs. that defense…is there belief he can come in and run the offense effectively? What about Tavien St. Clair?-Is there a Big Ten team that can win the national championship this year? 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>

Spencer Holbrook (Ohio State football beat writer – Lettermen Row – On3)

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-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: <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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-Texas (-3’) vs. Ole Miss Indiana (-7) vs. Michigan Iowa (-6’) vs. Minnesota-Jets (-5) vs. Dolphins Seahawks (-2’) vs. Chiefs Broncos (-4’) vs. Cardinals (Game of the Week) 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>

Lee Sterling (Paramount Sports)….2-3 record on picks last week

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-Food Truck Friday, Top Gun Cornhusker Classic, Haymarket Harvest Festival, and TEAMS Conference-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): 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>

Derek Bombeck (Visit Lincoln)

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-What does Sip have in mind today as we enter the bye weekend for Husker football? 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: <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>

Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

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-Nebraska and Washington both are off this weekend before the Huskies head to Lincoln for a Halloween night game at MemorialStadium. Nebraska has only practiced Wednesday and had a light workout yesterday...-Jedd Fisch said Washington’s bye week would be “Training Camp: The Sequel,” labeling it as a week of physical practices focused ontackling and continued development…will anything from either team’s approaches be evident next Saturday?-And, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling &amp;amp; Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today? 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 and Washington are handling the bye week in very different ways….is there a right or wrong choice?

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-Patriots/Bears tonight on Thursday Night Football (7:15pm, Prime)…and 3 college football games….will the Stool watch? 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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-McCarthy was traded to the Giants from the Vikings earlier in the season, and now will start for New York this weekend vs. the Texansafter he had a nice showing in a near comeback vs. the Saints last weekend-The Giants are on top of the struggling NFC East with a 3-2-1 record so there’s lots to play for this year…can McCarthy perform well? 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>

Guess who the new starting QB is for the New York Giants…can JJ McCarthy revive his career in the Big Apple?

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-When the playoff expands to 24 teams, it will do a couple of things---make it easier to make the playoff; kill the bowl season; and,make it easier for colleges to fire their coaches—depending on buyout situation-We can complain all we want about the expansion to 24 teams, but it’s happening…is there any reason why Nebraska shouldn’t be init every few years or what will the expectation be? How long can you wait to actually be in it and win a game and advance? 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 24-team playoff gives Nebraska a better chance of winning a national championship…but doesn’t it make it easier to move on from a coach, too?

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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 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>

Lincoln's Ticket to Sports

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!!

Headscratchers (sponsored by Vision Window Decor) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels &amp; Joe)

Headscratchers (sponsored by Vision Window Decor) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)