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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-Final thoughts on last night’s NFL game and looking ahead to tonight’s Rams/49ers game in Australia… 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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-NCAA national coordinator of officials Ron Snodgrass sent out a memo that ensures that the clock embedded into the broadcast feedis the only clock referred to when establishing time remaining for any plays or moments-This would have allowed Western Michigan to leave Ann Arbor with a win—which they’re still trying to obtain—but likely not to be 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 NCAA has established new replay protocol for timekeeping---and it would have given Western Michigan the win over Michigan

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-USC is the only team to have played 2 games so far…otherwise everyone has played one game with only Wisconsin and Rutgers havinglosses so far…let’s get to the rankings-Oregon beat Boise State but it was not the most impressive showing….where do they fall, if any, after week 1? And what do we dowith Michigan? 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>

It’s time for our first edition of BIG TEN FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS…..where do things stand after Week 1?

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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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-Michigan head coach, Kyle Whittingham made some comments the other day about quarterback, Bryce Underwood&#39;s, job security as QB1, and Underwood responded. 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>

Drama in Ann Arbor?

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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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-Tonight---on NetFlix, not Amazon Prime or any normal networks---it’s Rams/49ers in Australia, where it will actually be a Fridaymorning game time (10:35am in Australia)-The 49ers have been in Australia for 8 days, with an arrival of September 2 nd ---while the Rams left late Tuesday night on a 15-hourflight that will have them land in Australia on Thursday morning local time---around 27 hours from kickoff and a “lost day” due totravel…how will that picture look for the Rams tonight? 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>

Speaking of the NFL…tonight it’s Rams/49ers in Australia…and both teams had VERY different travel plans

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-It was Patriots/Seahawks last night to start the NFL season---the last 2 teams to play last season are the first ones to play this year---and a raucous crowd was on the scene…did the game deliver drama or not?-How was a Wednesday night start date greeted by the nation? Will Sip and Bill watch more NFL action this year? 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 NFL season kicked off last night in Seattle…did the Seahawks protect home field with a win vs. the Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch?

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NFL Football is here! - Raff&#39;s Good Take on Sports - September 9th, 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>

NFL Football is here! - Raff's Good Take on Sports - September 9th, 2026

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-Final thoughts on Seahawks/Patriots tonight to kick off the NFL season in Seattle… 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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-Although Michigan won, we expected to see them drop in the polls for the miracle win vs. Western Michigan…did they drop ahead of thisweekend’s game vs. Oklahoma?-How many B1G teams find themselves ranked ahead of 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>

The new AP poll is out for college football ahead of Week 2….who had major drops and who is new to the poll?

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-A close game at halftime turned into a 28-point win for Nebraska on Saturday…..what did the first glimpse of Anthony Colandrea as theHuskers’ QB look like to you?-Jamal Rule scored 3 TDs in his college debut as a running back and won B1G Freshman of the Week accolades…does he look like the starting RBto you?-Nebraska’s defense had a rough first half but a much better 2 nd half…did you come away from that game more concerned about that group ornot? 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>

Bill’s Thrills (sponsored by Deinert Contracting) / Shut Up Sipple (sponsored by Bagels & Joe)

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-More importantly---what did he say about the opening play of the game from Saturday which went for 68 yards? What happened and was itcorrected?-A big question from fans this year is about Nebraska’s ability to stop the run…did Aurich assess his thoughts on that yesterday following theirfirst 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>

Rob Aurich also spoke with media yesterday before practice….what was his assessment of his defense after a 49-21 win over Ohio?

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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):7:00 – Rob Aurich also spoke with media yesterday before practice….what was his assessment of his defense after a 49-21 win over Ohio?-More importantly---what did he say about the opening play of the game from Saturday which went for 68 yards? What happened and was itcorrected?-A big question from fans this year is about Nebraska’s ability to stop the run…did Aurich assess his thoughts on that yesterday following theirfirst 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>

MAILBAGGGG (sponsored by Computer Hardware)

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-Usually, the season starts on a Thursday—but since nothing can be normal, it’s now on a Wednesday this year as the Seahawks host thePatriots to kick off the season….7:20pm on NBC-Don’t worry, though—there is also NFL action tomorrow with Rams/49ers in Australia….a 7:35pm kickoff on NetFlix 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>

Guess what is back TONIGHT??? The NFL regular season begins with a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl

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-Holgorsen addressed media on Tuesday and discussed Colandrea&amp;#39;s debut, the running back picture after game 1, and assessment of thereceiving corps from the win over Ohio-Holgorsen also had thoughts on the offensive line’s performance and what he expects from that going forward… 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 met with media yesterday ahead of practice…what was his assessment of the offense after the Ohio game and thoughts on Anthony Colandrea’s performance?

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-Final thoughts on the week that was in college football and a reminder---NFL returns tomorrow night 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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-John and Jeff chat about the Lincoln Food Bank&#39;s Dine Out to Help Out 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>

John Mabry & Jeff Pippitt (Lincoln Food Bank/Pinnacle Bank)

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-Rhule wasn’t happy on Saturday about the penalties Nebraska had and the slow start vs. Ohio…nor should he be…but how do you clean thoseup and also start off quicker in general?-Bowling Green lost to Tartleton State, 20-13, at home on Saturday…so it’s not a team coming in with any expectations really…what does Rhulewant to see this week from his team? 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>

Matt Rhule met with media yesterday ahead of this week’s game vs. Bowling Green…what did he have to say after Week 1?

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!!