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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-Giants at Rams tonight on Monday Night Football…can John Harbaugh start 2-0 in his Giants tenure? (7:15pm, ESPN) 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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-Texas stays at the top, followed by: Georgia, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Indiana, Miami (FL), Ohio State, Alabama, BYU, and LSU-Nebraska is the equivalent of 42 nd in the polls, receiving 2 votes….that can change with a win on the road this week 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 new AP poll is out…any movement at all from last week as we enter conference play?

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-While most teams start their B1G slates this weekend, USC and Rutgers started Saturday, a 42-35 wild win for the Trojans going cross-country to Piscataway-USC was 20+ point favorites and never seemed in control—that defense seems leaky through 4 games---but they’re still seen as one ofthe better teams in the league. Who do we know is good right now? Remember: Power Rankings tomorrow 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 we learned anything from USC/Rutgers this weekend….it’s that it might be some odd weekly unpredictability this conference season in the B1G

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Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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-The line opened at Nebraska (-5’) and moved quickly down to (-4’), but it’s a lean toward the Huskers, regardless. Michigan State hungaround with Notre Dame for a while before falling, 27-10, in a game the Spartans had just 167 total yards-Michigan State Alessio Milivojevic has just 3 TDs through 3 games (2 INTs) and the Spartans’ overall offensive talent isn’t exactlyoverwhelming…can Nebraska show their defensive performance the last 2 games can stand up to start B1G 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>

Nebraska opens as a slight favorite at Michigan State this weekend…do we still feel like this should be a win in East Lansing?

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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): 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)

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-Uhhh…..NC State?! WHAT HAPPENED?!?!...and plenty more baffling results that caught our attention this weekend…why, Oregon?-For window shades, blinds and shutters---there’s one stop---Vision Window Décor---call Nick today at (402) 421-9366 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>

Headscratchers (sponsored by Vision Window Decor)

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-The Huskers changed their standard philosophy and opted to take the ball when winning the coin toss and scored on the openingdrive, and took a 17-0 lead into half---where they pulled away to a 34-7 win in a game that was never close-Jamal Rule was impressive once again, putting the game away with a 55-yard TD run in the 3 rd quarter to make it 24-0….he had 15carries for 119 yards. Defensively---5 sacks was a nice sight after a lack of pass rush the first 2 games…-Also—Jake wants to give a shoutout to the postgame show—both the honoring of Tom Osborne into the Nebraska Hall of Fame aswell as the Cole Swindell concert…it was a very well-done operation on both parts 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>

Nebraska finishes its ‘soft’ non-conference slate at 3-0 with a 34-7 rout of North Dakota, and now it’s onto B1G play

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-Final thoughts on Nebraska/North Dakota tomorrow…and other games to watch this weekend…plus, NFL Week 2 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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-We saw some great victories last week like Texas’ comeback win at home vs. Ohio State…any actual FSPs this week?-Check out the Smokehaus by Super Saver/Russ’ Market for all your tailgate needs….in Lincoln since 1984 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>

FSPs (sponsored by Super Saver)

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-Oregon has a get-right game tonight vs. Portland State (57.5 points favorites), and Ohio State gets a get-right game vs. Kent State (-52.5)…can Rutgers push USC at all?-We mentioned Michigan State/Notre Dame earlier in the show…how close do you watch that game for next week’s game? And VATech/Maryland… 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>

Big Ten play starts for a few teams this week….what can we learn about the conference this week?

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-Today, Tom Osborne becomes the first living person to be inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame, which will occur at the StateCapitol Rotunda…how important is it that legislation was changed to allow him to be here for this honoring?-What are Governor Pillen’s impressions of the Husker football team through 2 games and will he be at the Cole Swindell concert?-Governor Pillen helped with the traffic flow on gameday with all the construction…what was the response from that? 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>

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen (in studio)

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-It’s a Freaky Friday…what’s on Bill’s mind today?-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>

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-What’s on Sip’s mind today in how to properly age gracefully? 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 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>

Aging Gracefully (sponsored by Tredz Central Tire Pros)

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-Nebraska has looked good through 2 games this season, but North Dakota brings in (potentially) the best non-conference team we’veseen on the schedule…are the Breakers (and Stool) concerned at all about an upset?-What would be an acceptable score for Nebraska fans? The Huskers are 24 point favorites…-And, ROLL CALL (sponsored by Madsen’s Bowling &amp;amp; Billiards): where are Breakers listening from today? 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>

Nebraska plays North Dakota tomorrow night at Memorial Stadium…are fans worried at all about an FCS upset?

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-Thoughts on tonight’s Bills/Lions Thursday Night Football game (7:15pm, Amazon Prime)…and Syracuse/Pitt (6:30pm, ESPN) 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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-Monte is with us for the first time in a while to give us an update on the Nebraska Greats Foundation and a reminder of what it is allabout…-He brings with him Kathi Weiskamp, the newest Nebraska Greats Board Member….she, of course, is a former Husker volleyball player(1988 graduate); and a former LPS AD…why did she decide to join the board? 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>

Monte Kratzenstein/Kathi Weiskamp (Nebraska Greats Foundation)

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-North Dakota played in Lincoln 4 years ago and nearly sprung the upset on a struggling Nebraska team…how much do you rememberfrom that game and experience?-This version of North Dakota is ranked in the Top 10 of the FCS…what belief do they have of winning in Lincoln this time?-What could cause Nebraska the most problems about this North Dakota squad, and what concerns you most about this Nebraskateam? 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>

Jack Michaels (North Dakota Football Play-by-Play Announcer)…..@JackTrackItDown

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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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-ESPN’s AllState Playoff Predictor puts Nebraska currently having the 21 st best odds of making the playoff---nowhere to be seen isOregon (!), despite the Ducks being seen as a 67% chance of beating the Huskers in Eugene-Nebraska has an 18% chance at the playoffs, which of course means nothing on September 17 th ---but it’s relevancy and hope that theprogram craves. Texas has an 87% chance currently of making the playoff, followed by Notre Dame (80%); Miami (79%); Ohio State(74%); and Georgia (68%). The defending champs, Indiana, are just behind that pace at 63% 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>

ESPN believes there is reason for hope for a Nebraska appearance in the College Football Playoff this year…one can dream, right?

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!!