What Are the Biggest Nebraska Storylines In 2026? Plus, CFB Is Back! | Saturday Morning Coffee Show

What Are the Biggest Nebraska Storylines In 2026? Plus, CFB Is Back! | Saturday Morning Coffee Show

Author: Jack Mitchell and Josh Peterson August 29, 2026 Duration: 1:09:10

Jack and Josh continue the good vibes of Football and Volleyball Are SO BACK WEEK by discussing the biggest storylines for Nebraska football in 2026, including big picture questions, EJ Barthel's running back room, and an all-time rant by Jack about special teams.

They also talk Dana Holgorsen's offense, get hyped for week zero, and dive into the first Saturday Flight of the season!

0:00 - Intro

10:51 - Do you wish Nebraska was playing today?

17:49 - What's the biggest storyline for Nebraska football this season?

32:31 - What's at stake this year for EJ Barthel?

39:12 - Will special teams regress?

48:51 - Is Dana Holgorsen cooked or is Dylan Raiola to blame?

53:25 - Saturday Flight!

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Football and Volleyball Are So Back Week is also supported by the Omaha Supernovas. The Supernovas set the standard in the pro volleyball experience, and with new coach Chris McGown and new stars like Kami Miner and Nicole Drewniok joining established stars Norah Tebrake, Merritt Beason, and Emily Londot, are ready for a huge 2027 season. Get your season tickets at https://www.supernovas.com.

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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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