Josh Peterson joins as the midweek arrives to tackle a Nebraska football topic that has dominated much of the conversation this offseason; how good (or bad) can Nebraska be in 2026? They differ on the floor but agree on the ceiling. What records could Nebraska have in 2026?

0:00 - Intro

8:41 - The floor/ceiling debate at Nebraska two months out from the season

27:00 - Losing Dylan Raiola at the end of 2025 and its impact on the finish to the season and mindset of people around the program

Music: Ian Aeillo

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Average Joe’s host Chris Schmidt joins to talk Nebraska’s offseason and what happens at running back now for the Huskers.

Music: Ian Aeillo

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Jack Mitchell sits in on a Monday as we get to College Football 27 ratings and more Husker football talk.

Music: Ian Aeillo

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Jack Mitchell returns as we catch up on his adventures from the last two weeks on a Feedback Friday! They dive into the World Cup, 90s nostalgia, name some dudes, and dive into what's annoying Jack as the week comes to a close.

Music: Ian Aeillo

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We get caught up on Nebraska’s recruiting efforts with Tim Verghese on a Building Blocks Thursday.

Today's show is brought to you by Building Blocks brought to by Bubbles & Blocks Child Development Center!

Music: Ian Aeillo

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With the CWS in the rear view mirror, Schaef and Josh get excited for the 2026 college football season, talk some week 0, and more!

0:00 - Intro and recapping the College World Series

4:30 - Week 0, Florida State, and what's going to happen with Mike Norvell

14:58 - Pick one game in Week 0

21:00 - Things we're excited about: Coaches under pressure

27:36 - Things we're excited about: What's next for Indiana?

31:55 - Things we're excited about: Trinidad Chambliss

34:22 - Things we're excited about: Weird realignment

36:55 - Things we're excited about: Notre Dame being out for revenge

40:23 - Things we're excited about: CFB Saturdays are back (for Schaef!)

44:50 - Things we're excited about: Anthony Colandrea and Rob Aurich

Music: Ian Aeillo

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Walnut Media’s Grant Hansen joins the Unemployed Podcast to discuss what he learned about Nebraska this spring and which of the unknowns concerns him most ahead this fall.

Music: Ian Aeillo

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