I-80 Club

Oregon hosts JMU in the first round of the CFP on Saturday night. Ben breaks down the key matchups and tells you just how competitive this game is going to be. Then, with all 18 Big Ten schools in action this weekend (or Monday) in hoops, Ben sets the stage with one thing to know about every game.0:00 - Intro2:18 - Oregon vs. James Madison CFP Preview16:01 - Big Ten hoops preview

Want to listen to the entire pod? Head to the Volleyball State podcast fee wherever you get your podcasts!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.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 https://www.alumnihall.com/nebraska-cornhuskersFor 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 https://www.supernovas.comJIV Athletics makes high-performance underwear engineered specifically for volleyball players. 👉 Use code VSP15 for 15% off at https://www.jivathletics.com

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 - Intro3:48 - The current state of Michigan football11:20 - Previewing the three Big Ten teams in the College Football Playoff30:41 - Dylan Raiola reportedly entering the transfer portal and Matt Rhule's third season at Nebraska

Nebraska basketball is off to a historic start, and Ben recaps how the Huskers got here and what it means the rest of the way. He also recaps the biggest stories from the weekend and sets the stage for all the games coming this week, including a big one inside Pauley Pavilion.And of course, the important football news around the conference as well.0:00 - Intro3:20 - Nebrasketball's win over Illinois7:15 - Weekend recap of Big Ten hoops18:28 - Dylan Raiola is reportedly entering the transfer portal22:10 - The Michigan football head coaching search

Want to listen to the entire pod? Head to the Volleyball State podcast fee wherever you get your podcasts!Nebraska’s unbeaten season ends in tears in a five-set loss to Texas A&M in the regional final. Lincoln and Jeff recap one of the greatest - and heartbreaking - losses in Husker history.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 https://www.alumnihall.com/nebraska-cornhuskersFor 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 https://www.supernovas.comJIV Athletics makes high-performance underwear engineered specifically for volleyball players. 👉 Use code VSP15 for 15% off at https://www.jivathletics.com

Jack and Josh get together to recap Nebraska's incredible 83-80 win at Illinois to move to 11-0 for the first time in school history! They discuss it all, including Pryce Sandfort's career day, Jared Garcia's clutch second half points, and the game winner from Jamarques Lawrence. It's the Nebrasketball Hour!

Jack and Josh kick off another weekend by welcoming Jeff Sheldon and Lincoln Arneal from Volleyball State onto the pod to discuss Nebraska's season and their dominating run to the Elite Eight. Plus, they discuss Dylan Raiola and what they expect to happen with him over the next month.

Ben starts by discussing the latest with the Sherrone Moore situation in Ann Arbor, and what Michigan does moving forward.Also, a preview of the LA Bowl with Washington and Boise State. Then, a FULL preview of the Big Ten hoops slate.Want more podcasts like this? Subscribe to the I-80 Club for as low as $5 a month: patreon.com/i80club. And don’t forget to subscribe to the I-80 Club YouTube channel!