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Volleyball State goes on the road and takes the show to Kansas City at the AVCA Convention. Lincoln Arneal is joined by Michigan State coach Kristen Kelsey, Concordia coach Ben Boldt, and Illinois coach Chris Tamas as they talk about their most recent season and other pressing topics in the volleyball world.

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Big Ten Network analyst Jake Butt joins Josh Peterson on this week's I-80 Football Show to discuss fallout from Sherrone Moore's firing at Michigan before discussing the strengths and weaknesses of each Big Ten team in the 2025 College Football Playoff.

Is this group of three teams better equipped to win a national title than the four teams were heading into the 2024 iteration? Plus, where Indiana has improved, Ohio State's dominating season, and the importance of a week off for Oregon.

They finish the pod by discussing Dylan Raiola's impending transfer and his takeaways from Matt Rhule's third season at Nebraska.

0:00 - Intro

3:48 - The current state of Michigan football

11:20 - Previewing the three Big Ten teams in the College Football Playoff

30:41 - Dylan Raiola reportedly entering the transfer portal and Matt Rhule's third season at Nebraska

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Jack and Josh are back for the first time since the news of the week and they unpack what it means for the program. Plus, how Nebraska should use their money in the portal and so much more!

0:00 - Intro

11:00 - Dylan Raiola entering the transfer portal and the coverage of it all

27:00 - What type of quarterback can Nebraska land? Plus, what will that mean for their portal plan across the entire roster?

1:03:04 - Nebrasketball's incredible start to the season

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