This Friday mailbag starts with a conversation about kickoff times. Why do fans get so emotional about this topic? It’s a widespread thing in college football, but fans of the Huskers hold their own in overreacting to an 11 a.m. kickoff. Or a night game. Or whatever the networks that are paying tens of millions of dollars annually to Big Ten programs choose to do with their programming.

Connor and Mitch react to the reactions that came in the wake of many TV announcements Thursday. Also, what’s up with the letters in the newly painted end zones at Memorial Stadium? What kind of adjustment must the Huskers make in a short time to get their punting situation in order as Archie Wilson gets to town.

We’ve got comments about pizza. And we finish with some baseball talk as Will Bolt’s resilient group prepares to get started in NCAA-regional play on Friday against Oklahoma. Join us.

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USC Trojans football is on the brink of a pivotal season. Can Lincoln Riley lead them to a 9-10 win season? With the college football landscape shifting, the Trojans face potential SEC vs Big Ten matchups, and the stakes have never been higher.

Join Spencer McLaughlin and a panel of experts, including Mark Culkin and Jacob Goins, as they dissect USC's upcoming challenges and the evolving college football playoff format. The discussion covers key figures like Lincoln Riley and Greg Sankey, while exploring the implications of cross-conference games and playoff changes.

Will the Trojans rise to the occasion, or will they falter against formidable opponents? Tune in for an insider's perspective on USC's path to success and the broader college football dynamics.

We’ve arrived at another landmark on the college football offseason highway. Kickoff times for weeks zero through 3 are here, along with Fox’s lineup of Friday night games. For Nebraska, coach Matt Rhule and QB Dylan Raiola, it means what? Opportunity. The Huskers are set to play at Minnesota on Friday night in Week 7. It brings another chance to play in front of a national audience and promote the Nebraka brand.

The Huskers will have a short week before going to Minnesota. Is that a concern? Their annual game against Iowa is returning to the 11 a.m. CT time slot. Connor and Mitch share their opinions on Black Friday. And what about the Michigan visit to Memorial Stadium in Week 4? Why does it all matter in the context of the Huskers’ season? We break it down.

Also, a preview of the pitching matchup in the Nebraska-Oklahoma NCAA-regional opener set for Friday in Chapel Hill, N.C. The Sooners are taking a gamble. Is it a good one? Join us on this Thursday.