We dig back into the mailbag to end this week. Questions about Matt Rhule’s team and the upcoming Nebraska football season are coming fast here in August. We’re tackling topics that include the production of the Huskers’ tight ends in 2025, Mike Ekeler’s career path and an individual season record likely to fall in the months ahead.

What kind of impact should we expect from Williams Nwaneri this year? Is the O-line really a strength? Who’s destined to play in the NFL on this roster? At what neutral destination would you like to see Nebraska play a game? We choose the greatest Nebraska football nickname of all time.

And of course, freshman Archie Wilson – the Crocodile Punter – remains a hot topic. Join us on this Friday.

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Big Ten football faces SEC dominance in AP Top 25. Can the conference prove its worth on the field?

Hosts dissect perceived SEC bias in rankings, with 10 SEC teams vs 6 Big Ten squads making the cut. The panel explores potential Big Ten expansion targets, weighing academic fit and competitive balance. Fall camp updates reveal key position battles and injury concerns across the conference. Spencer McLaughlin, Mark Culkin, and other team insiders offer exclusive insights on quarterback competitions, offensive line configurations, and defensive strategies.

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The single-digit jersey list is nearly complete as preseason camp winds to a close at Nebraska. Four more Huskers got new numbers on Wednesday – Javin Wright, Jacory Barney, Janiran Bonner and Vincent Shavers. We discuss each and what they bring to the Huskers. The group this year is trending young. It includes more offensive talent.

And the big question: Who gets the last single digit? Will it be the quarterback, Dylan Raiola, whose leadership role has increased during his second offseason at Nebraska? We’ll likely find out soon, with Raiola, his uncle Donovan and offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen set to answer questions from the media on Friday.

Also, the Archie Wilson story continues to gain steam. It showed up on NBC’s “Today,” then Australian TV, with his family brought into the mix. Wilson’s mom, dad and his two brothers are headed to America soon. Are we ready?

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What’s it like to play football with your “damn hair on fire?” First-year Nebraska special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler appears intent to show us. Ekeler stood in the front of the microphone after the Huskers’ 13th practice of the preseason on Tuesday and breathed fire as he talked about the kicking game. Coach Ek ready to hit someone, seemingly, still more than two weeks ahead of the opener.

We heard also from freshman punter Archie Wilson, a delightful addition to Nebraska football. Wilson spoke about his excitement to punt at Arrowhead Stadium this month and about how he landed with the Huskers. It was all quite pleasant – until Mitch asked one question too many at the end. But all is well that ends well, and there’s a happy end to the story about Wilson’s sadness on Tuesday.

Also, we’ve got observations and takeaways from the open-to-the-media portion of Nebraska’s Tuesday practice. Join us for a full episode.

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Looking back at the 2024 Nebraska football season, there’s a Big Red flag that perhaps we’ve failed to take into account as the offseason hype built this spring summer. Does everyone realize just how poorly the Huskers played on special teams last year? We dive down a dark hole – and then take a look at the potential impact of new special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler.

As Ekeler meets with the media on this Tuesday, he’s got a major task in front of him. And it will take more than just the freshman phenom punter, Archie Wilson, to fix all that ailed Nebraska on special teams last year. In fact, the punter was the least of the Huskers’ issues a year ago. Also, two single digits have been revealed. Who got them? We break it down.

And we look at four under-the-radar risers in camp this month. Join us.

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Just five days remain in preseason camp for the Nebraska football team. The Huskers scrimmaged in front of Matt Rhule on Saturday. He was again awestruck with freshman punter Archie Wilson. The coach is doing nothing to diffuse hype around the dual-footed Australian. In fact, Rhule is building him up ahead of the Aug. 28 opener at Arrowhead Stadium, which is set to be the first time that Wilson plays in a football game.

Also, the picture at running back for Nebraska has come into focus. Two young backs have stepped up behind Emmett Johnson. Who are they, why is Rhule saying he likes them, and should you take it all at face value? We’re discussing depth, too, along the defensive front.

Finally, Troy Dannen talked about the renovation project that’s somewhat on hold at Memorial Stadium. And we’ve got big developments to discuss that involve Nebraska women’s basketball and volleyball.

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It’s Friday and the mailbag is open. Thanks to our listeners and viewers, as always, for your questions. You truly make these shows our most enjoyable. Connor and Mitch burn through 22 questions, providing answers in what is now our longest episode ever. We got from talking about how AI projects the Huskers’ finish in 2025, based on specific variables, of course, to the best running back groups ever in Lincoln to an explanation about how the Nebraska defense works.

A listener wonders if FOX employs a statistician whose sole job it is to torment Nebraska. That’s possible. Did Ty Robinson represent Nebraska’s ceiling as a player and pro prospect? Should we adjust expectations for Nebraska based on the rising level of competition in college football?

Do the Huskers have enough dawgs? Should Heinrich Haarberg try yet another position? All of that and more in this packed show. Join us.

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Big Ten football's future stars take center stage. Who will lead the conference in passing, rushing, and receiving?

Spencer McLaughlin and a panel of college football experts break down the top contenders for statistical dominance. From Ohio State's Julian Sayin drawing Dwayne Haskins comparisons to Oregon's Makai Hughes as a potential rushing leader, the discussion covers every angle. Dark horse candidates emerge, including Purdue's Devin Mockbee chasing rushing records and Nebraska's Dane Key making waves as a transfer.

Will Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith live up to the hype as the next great receiver? Can Drew Allar elevate Penn State's passing game? Tune in for insider predictions and heated debates on the Big Ten's offensive powerhouses.