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.

The countdown to June 2 is on. The Nebraska football team starts its summer program on Monday. And it’s still without one key piece to the puzzle – a punter. But do not fear. He’s on the way. According to a HuskerOnline report from Tuesday, Nebraska is bringing Australian Archie Wilson to Lincoln this weekend. The rugby-style transformation is almost complete.

Connor and Mitch explore this move. Can Wilson do for Nebraska what his countrymate, Tory Taylor, did for Iowa a few years ago? Yes, the bar has been set high. Also, we’re examining the comments made Tuesday night on the Huskers Radio Network by athletic director Troy Dannen. He discussed important topics such as the color of the end zones at Memorial Stadium and the types of food that were never going to be removed from the menu at Nebraska home games.

Finally, what’s up with the House Settlement? Why haven’t we heard anything for the past two weeks? And what kind of headaches are the SEC and Big Ten creating during this waiting period? Join us on this Wednesday.

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Before the Nebraska football team reports back to Lincoln over the weekend ahead, we’ve reached a moment in the football offseason that’s fairly unique to the Huskers. Quarterback Dylan Raiola is set to take a group of his wide receivers and tight ends to Texas this week for some training and bonding.

Connor and Mitch tell you what we know about this excursion – who’s involved and what it means to Nebraska’s offensive dynamic. How is it different than a year ago, when Raiola, as a true freshman, did something similar with veteran players?

We’re also talking about Nebraska baseball, which was assigned to the Chapel Hill regional this week in the NCAA postseason. The Huskers will face Oklahoma on Friday. The Sooners have an ace up their collective sleeve, as do the Tar Heels. So the road is long for Nebraska to produce a winning weekend in ACC country. Is Will Bolt’s team playing with house money? We discuss. Join us on this Tuesday.

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We’re back with you early to kick off the final week of May – because the Nebraska baseball team took Husker Nation by storm on Sunday with a 5-0 win against UCLA to capture a second consecutive Big Ten tournament. Yes, Will Bolt and the Huskers are dancing again.

Where might the NCAA on Monday send the Huskers for regional play? Does it matter that they’re more of an underdog than a year ago to escape the first weekend of the postseason? Not at all, say Connor and Mitch. In fact, this team, with the way it came together after ace pitcher Mason McCounaughey suffered an injury early in the season, shares a few things in common with teams that have made runs in the postseason.

Also, Jordy Bahl and the Nebraska softball team fell just short, losing 1-0 at Tennessee in the decisive game of a super regional on Sunday. The Huskers are sure to use the defeat as motivation to get back to this weekend next year – and to experience it at home.

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The Friday mailbag is full. We start this episode with an assertion that every set of college football rankings released before October qualifies as “too early.” And to take it a step further, Nebraska’s historic streak of losses against ranked foes does not matter. Do you agree? Connor and Mitch discuss.

We’re talking about the single most important hurdle that the Huskers must clear to win a national championship in the next decade. Is it OK to put pineapple on pizza? How bad is the Big Ten baseball tourney format? There’s more in this episode on Millard South QB Jett Thomalla. Are the Nebraska linemen ready to make a contender of the Huskers?

And does the success of various women’s sports in Lincoln add pressure to the high-profile men’s teams? Join us for all the answers and more.

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USC and Notre Dame's storied rivalry faces an uncertain future. Could this be the end of an era in college football? Dive into the potential shake-up in NCAA governance and its implications for teams like the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Ohio State Buckeyes. Spencer McLaughlin, alongside guests Roman Tomashaw and Zach Seiko, explores the impact of a proposed 40-team playoff and the controversial noon kickoffs for Ohio State games. Key figures like Matt Rule and P.J. Fleck are at the center of these discussions, with insights into Minnesota's win total predictions and the potential for a relegation model in college football.

Join the conversation and discover how these changes could reshape the landscape of college football. Listen now for expert analysis and insider perspectives!