Nebraska Pulls Away From Ohio, Wins First Game of 2026! | After Nebraska Football

Nebraska Pulls Away From Ohio, Wins First Game of 2026! | After Nebraska Football

Author: Jack Mitchell and Josh Peterson September 6, 2026 Duration: 1:55:16

Jack, Josh, and Stibbs give their full thoughts on Nebraska's season-opener against Ohio. After a so-so first half, what happened in the final 30 minutes to give Nebraska the 49-21 win? What surprised them in positive and negative ways? And with so many new players, who most stood out?

0:00 - Instant reaction to Nebraska's 49-21 win over Ohio

22:00 - Toast of the Game brought to you by Chesterman Coca-Cola

38:23 - What's one thing coming into the game you were concerned about, that now you feel good about?

45: 40 - One thing you weren't worried about at all that now worries you a bit after the first game?

59:40 - Reaction to the defense against Ohio

1:08:58 - The mood of fandom after week 1 of CFB

1:35:00 - Did today change your preseason prediction?

1:42:30 - Sunday plans!

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Music: Ian Aeillo

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Hosted by Jack Mitchell and Josh Peterson, the I-80 Club is a sprawling hub for Nebraska sports conversation that feels like grabbing a seat at the local spot after the game. This podcast network delivers regular, in-depth talk centered on Husker football and the wider college football landscape, with episodes dropping each Wednesday night and Saturday morning. But the conversation doesn't stop at the gridiron. The I-80 Club is also home to shows like the Nebrasketball Hour for hoops analysis, Volleyball State, and the Big Ten Breakdown, covering the conference at large. You'll find immediate reactions on After Nebraska Football, historical deep dives with Be Kind Husker Rewind, and the more personal, fan-focused stories of the Groin Kick Chronicles. The network also features the distinct voice of Mike Schaefer on Unemployed. It’s a comprehensive audio destination where passionate, detailed discussion about the teams along I-80 unfolds across a whole lineup of dedicated shows, all under one roof. Tune in for the kind of layered, fan-informed coverage that goes beyond the headlines.
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