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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-Falcons/Packers tonight on Thursday Night Football (7:15pm, Prime)…and Liberty/Coastal Carolina (6:30p, ESPN)….the Jamey ChadwellBowl! Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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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-What’s new in the Apple products world? Tripp is here to tell us about new phones, watches, AirPods and more….-Nebraska’s Apple Store IS Computer Hardware---46 years in business---find them in Lincoln at 70 th &amp;amp; O and in Kearney, GI and Hastings Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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>

Tech Time w/ Jeremiah Tripp (Computer Hardware)

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-Michigan State hosts Nebraska to start B1G play, where Pat Fitzgerald comes off his first loss as head coach of the Spartans…what’sthe mood in East Lansing after the Notre Dame game?-The Spartans’ offense hasn’t been overly impressive this year so far…but what concerns might Nebraska have in defending them?-Michigan State made big news this offseason when they landed LeVar Woods away from Iowa where he’d been for a long time…haveyou seen an uptick in special teams performance yet and how do you feel about that impact in a close game? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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>

Jehuu Caulcrick (Michigan State Football Color Commentator)

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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 Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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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-This conversation feels odd as Oregon was the team perceived to be potentially the best in the league---and maybe time will healwounds and they’ll find themselves back in the conversation---but they aren’t right now-Our power rankings had Penn State at 3 rd in the league last week…are they close to the same pedestal as the Buckyes/Hoosiers? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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>

If it’s Ohio and Indiana clearly at the top of the B1G…how close is anyone else to joining them?

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-What’s next on Rick’s list of songs? Let’s tune in to find out… Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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>

Rick Hamann’s (of Sartor Hamann Jewelers) Song of the Day

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-Ole Miss just had one of the best wins of the season in beating LSU, 32-24, last weekend---and moving up to No. 4 in the AP Poll-Lane Kiffin said in the SEC teleconference yesterday that the game was Ole Miss’ “Super Bowl,” and Vegas might agree----the Rebels(as of Wednesday) were 3-point underdogs at No. 21 Florida for the 2:30pm game….Jon Sumrall is doing wonders in Year 1!! Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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>

This is not a gambling show….but there is a very peculiar line around an SEC game this weekend

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-Media members were informed yesterday that the re-seat process at the stadium will occur in 2 phases, beginning with a reduced-capacity seat selection for 2027. Every season-ticket holder will be required to participate, regardless of current seat location-Capacity will drop to 65,000 in 2027, the lowest since the early 1970s…the selection order for the re-seat will be based on what levelwithin the Husker Athletic Fund each fan is—meaning any current season-ticket holder that is NOT a member of the Husker AthleticFund will pick after anyone that is a member…. Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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>

If you’ve been trying to put off thinking about the re-seat for Memorial Stadium, that time is over---the plan is public and now it’s time to coordinate it all

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-Final thoughts on our conversation with Marty earlier and if people will flock to buy tickets for Nebraska/Miami (OH)…. Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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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-The Falcons haven’t been in the red zone in their first 2 games and the Chargers are a disaster…who had good weeks, though?-No tailgate or party is complete without Fuehrer’s Cheepsred, since 1960---available in most local grocers Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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>

Jake’s NFL Week 2 Winners and Losers (sponsored by Fuehrer’s Cheespred)

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-Nebraska is headed back to Arrowhead in KC next year to play Miami (Ohio)…not quite the buzz of Cincinnati….will it sell out?-Nebraska is 3-0 and headed to Michigan State where it’s a 5.5 point favorite…what type of game are you expecting in EastLansing?-We enter conference play with concerns with special teams…is this team good enough to overcome average to below-averageplay in that part of the game? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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>

Sean Callahan (Husker Online)

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-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 Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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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-Sip’s brother, Marty, joins us from Tallahassee to give an update on happenings at Florida State…with the AD being fired and atough loss to Alabama…what’s the scene like?-Marty gave us some pictures of moving trucks at the Mike Norvell household…what’s the update on movement there? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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>

MARTYYYY PARTYYYY

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-As always, email your questions for Sip, Jake &amp;amp; Bill to earlybreak937@gmail.com or tweet them-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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>

MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Computer Hardware)

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-Holgorsen addressed media on Tuesday and discussed the continued success of Jamal Rule and the other running backs so farthis year but mentioned that this week’s opponent will (obviously) be the best test yet….what does he expect to see onSaturday?-Rob Aurich’s defense has looked much better the past 2 weeks…what does that look like in conference play? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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>

Dana Holgorsen and Rob Aurich met with media yesterday ahead of practice…what was their assessment of the North Dakota game and looking ahead to Michigan State?

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-Special announcement/reminder…comedy show here at The Ticket tomorrow night….don’t miss it! Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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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-Today is a great day in Nebraska as it is TeamMates’ Runza Day…where 10% of all sales are donated to TeamMates…how long has thisbeen going on for and why is it so important for Runza to be this generous?-The man who started TeamMates---Tom Osborne---was just inducted last weekend into the Nebraska Hall of Fame…how much hasTeamMates grown since things began? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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>

Ashton Honnor (TeamMates Mentoring) and Becky Perrett (Runza)

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-Mike was a Husker linebacker from 1989-93 and was a nominee for the Butkus Award his senior year…the same timeframe when ourown Bill Busch was a GA at Nebraska…any good memories between the 2?-Tom Osborne was inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame this weekend…we all know he was a great football coach but what madehim so effective as a leader?-What’s new at Anderson Auto Group? What’s been the most popular model of Ford vehicle sold in 2026? Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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>

Mike Anderson (Anderson Auto Group – owner)

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-Conference play is here in the B1G…how much will things shift in our rankings from last week in the final tune-up to league play?-Northwestern’s 41-7 rout of Colorado has to mean something for their placement….right? How high do they go?-Franzen Simmentals—where their goal is to provide powerful genetics to build your herd. Call/text Caleb 402-276-1925 for more info Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com 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>

Week 4 Big Ten Football Power Rankings (sponsored by Franzen Simmentals)

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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!!