Josh welcomes ESPN's Bill Connelly back to the I-80 Football Show for a full preview of all four quarterfinal matchups in the CFP! They discuss the matchups and storylines from each game, including Bill's SP+ projections. Plus, Nebraska's 2025 season under Matt Rhule, Kyle Whittingham to Michigan, and more! 0:00 - Intro and the discourse inside the 2025 CFB season 7:37 - Nebraska's 2025 regular season 13:13 - Cotton Bowl: Ohio State vs. Miami 19:10 - Orange Bowl: Texas Tech vs. Oregon 28:20 - Rose Bowl: Indiana vs. Alabama 39:09 - Sugar Bowl: Georgia vs. Ole Miss 48:11 - Kyle Whittingham to MichiganBuy Bill's book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Forward-Progress-Definitive-College-Football/dp/1637278705" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>!Subscribe to Unemployed With Mike Schaefer on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-coach-its-podcast/id1692402932" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a> or wherever you get your podcasts.

Bill Connelly Previews The CFP Quarterfinals! Plus, Recapping Nebraska's 2025 Season | I-80 Football Show

There are eight (8!) Big Ten football games in the next three days. The CFP Quarterfinals are here. Will Indiana dominate in the Rose Bowl? Will Ohio State continue its title defense? How does Oregon matchup with Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl? And bowl season rolls on with some incredible matchups. Ben breaks down every game and what matchups are going to result in a win.0:00 - Intro4:22 - Ohio State vs. Miami11:47 - Oregon vs. Texas Tech17:08 - Indiana vs. Alabama23:39 - Illinois vs. Tennessee28:37 - USC vs. TCU31:33 - Iowa vs. Vanderbilt35:12 - Michigan vs. Texas38:03 - Nebraska vs. UtahSubscribe to Unemployed With Mike Schaefer on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-coach-its-podcast/id1692402932" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a> or wherever you get your podcasts.

CFP and Bowl Bonanza Special | Big Ten Breakdown

The holiday season might be winding down, but the portal discussion is heating up! Josh Peterson and Matt McMaster get together to dive in on expectations for how Nebraska will operate, the type of players they can get, and which players the program can ill afford to lose.0:00 - Intro10:18 - How good can Nebraska be in the portal?22:18 - Nebraska's portal grocery list.39:50 - Which players are potentially leaving Nebraska?56:37 - Bears/49ers on Sunday; Could this game swing Matt's 2025 season emotions?

How Good Will Nebraska Be In The Transfer Portal? | Saturday Morning Coffee Show

Merry Christmas! Jack and Josh welcome longtime friend Mike Schaefer to the podcast to unveil some big news: Mike Schaefer is joining the I-80 Club family in a full-time capacity! They discuss his brand new show - Unemployed With Mike Schaefer - and his plans with the podcast moving forward. Along the way, some Nebrasketball discussion, Tommy Boy vs. Black Sheep, and so much more!Subscribe to the new podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-coach-its-podcast/id1692402932" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZwCkNVXy4C327s5WdjFDx?si=0fc0f4ac8a784850" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts!Unemployed With Mike Schaefer premieres on January 5th!

Mike Schaefer Is Joining The I-80 Club! | Plus One

After a few weeks away, Josh Peterson and Mike Schaefer are back to recap the wild weekend in the NFL, debate the merits of the NFC vs. the AFC, as well as the Chicago Bears and Sam Darnold.

What The Hell Is Happening In The NFL After 16 Weeks? | National Fun League

Want to listen to the entire pod? Head to the Volleyball State podcast fee wherever you get your podcasts!Lincoln and Jeff recap a record breaking - and heartbreaking - season for the Huskers. Moments of the year, returning players, and what NU needs to improve for 2026. Plus recapping the Final Four and the transfer portal heats up.&nbsp;Show Sponsors:Alumni Hall, your home for Husker gear and merchandise. Save 15% on your order by mentioning Volleyball State in store or use code VOLLEYBALLSTATE online at <a href="https://www.alumnihall.com/nebraska-cornhuskers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.alumnihall.com/nebraska-cornhuskers</a>For the second straight season, the Omaha Supernovas have led the world in pro volleyball attendance — and in 2026, they’re raising the bar with new GM John Cook, former Husker star Merritt Beason, and returning star Brooke Nuneviller. Get your 2026 season tickets at <a href="https://www.supernovas.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.supernovas.com</a>JIV Athletics makes high-performance underwear engineered specifically for volleyball players. 👉 Use code VSP15 for 15% off at <a href="https://www.jivathletics.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.jivathletics.com</a>

The 2025 Season in Review | Volleyball State (Preview)

Today is a LOADED show, as there is so much to discuss before Christmas comes calling. Ben recaps Oregon’s performance in the CFP, and gets you set for three Big Ten bowl games later this week.He also recaps the weekend in Big Ten hoops, with the standout storylines to know before the holiday break.0:00 - Intro2:40 - Recapping Oregon's win over James Madison8:52 - Oregon vs. Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl10:23 - Ohio State vs. Miami in the Cotton Bowl13:36 - Indiana vs. Alabama in the Rose Bowl17:08 - Northwestern vs. Central Michigan in the GameAbove Sports Bowl19:13 - Minnesota vs. New Mexico in the Rate Bowl23:00 - Penn State vs. Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl26:00 - Big Ten hoops check-in

Holiday Edition - Midweek Check-In Show | Big Ten Breakdown

After a shaky start at Pinnacle Bank Arena against North Dakota, Jack and Kaleb try to identify what went so right in the second half that went so wrong in the first half (hint: not missing a million 3s).But the wild swings between halves were overshadowed by Berke Buyuktuncel getting the program’s fourth-ever Triple Double, and you won’t believe when Jack said he predicted it.Plus, whatever happened to sleepy, sparse crowds during Holiday Break buy games?Finally, the NCAA Tournament Meter admittedly didn’t move much, but it somehow still created controversy about Jack’s fatalism. Yet somehow, this accusation was being leveled as Jack was describing his fantasy about the next four weeks of the season, and, well, it’s out there.&nbsp;

Nebraska Moves To 12-0 With Win Over North Dakota! | Nebrasketball Hour

Josh and Matt get together not even 12 hours after the Bears beat the Packers for a conversation on Chicago's win, the continued wildness of the NFL season, and so much more!0:00 - Intro and Josh's Cowboys wallowing7:42 - Chicago's stunning win over Green Bay26:25 - The importance (or lack thereof) of being a 2-seed in the NFC36:32 - Jaguars/Broncos47:12 - The flawed teams in the AFC

Bears STUN Packers! Plus, Who Do We Trust In The NFL? Week 16 Preview | Before The Witching Hour

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Welcome to the I-80 Club, Jack Mitchell and Josh Peterson's venture where they talk Husker football, college football, and more each Wednesday night and Saturday morning! The I-80 Club is also the home of the Nebrasketball Hour, Groin Kick Chronicles, every episode of Volleyball State, the Big Ten Breakdown, After Nebraska Football, Be Kind Husker Rewind, and the I-80 Football Show! Subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel, now home of Unemployed With Mike Schaefer: <a href="youtube.com/@i80club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">youtube.com/@i80club</a>For access to bonus episodes, a link to the I-80 Club Discord server, and more, consider becoming a subscriber of the I-80 Club on Patreon: <a href="patreon.com/i80club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/i80club</a>.

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