It’s February. And we’re back for the start of another week, talking about back-to-back losses for the Nebraska basketball team. The Huskers fell at home, 78-69, Sunday against an Illinois squad that looks like a national championship contender. Nebraska, now 20-2, must now work to steer itself back on track. The Huskers again had the services on Sunday of Braden Frager and Rienk Mast. What’s next for this squad?

We’ve got the Super Bowl on our mind. Connor is cooking something up at home. And the Nebraska football team will be busy in this month ahead, starting Wednesday with the open of the late signing period. Spring football practice is right around the corner. What are the Huskers’ February priorities? Join us on this Monday.

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The Friday mailbag is open. We’re fielding questions off the top today about Trae Taylor, the incoming Millard South and Nebraska-committed quarterback. Will we ever know how much NIL money has been devoted to steer his career toward the state of Nebraska? Probably not. And here’s why the details don’t actually matter.

Is Nebraska set to face embarrassment on the recruiting trail as the late signing period ends? Are there any players remaining in the transfer portal who could land with the Huskers before the 2026 season? We hear from a member of our audience who can explain Nebraska’s failure to break out as a success story in three years under Matt Rhule. And in the world of basketball, what’s next for Nebraska as it barrels toward a big meeting against Illinois on Sunday?

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Ohio State faces a brutal Big Ten gauntlet—at Texas, USC, Oregon, and Michigan. Is Ryan Day's squad ready for the most challenging schedule in college football? Spencer McLaughlin, Jay Stevens, and guests dissect the Buckeyes’ road to contention, questioning if a 10-2 finish is the best a championship-caliber team can manage. The discussion spotlights Arthur Smith’s OC hire, Indiana’s rising threat, and how top programs are tested in make-or-break matchups. Oregon and Washington’s transition into Big Ten play sparks debate about conference scheduling and its impact on playoff hopes. Why did Oregon get hit so hard with consecutive games against Ohio State, Michigan, and Washington? The Squad critiques non-conference scheduling, highlights the implications for team visibility, and jokes about Citadel’s mascot in a lighter moment. Big Ten fans get sharp analysis on November’s playoff-shaping clashes and the strategic future of powerhouse programs.

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