A 2026 Nebraska football version of the Huskers’ Sweet 16 basketball run?

Welcome to the quietest week on the sports calendar. Not this year, though, with the World Cup to be decided on American soil. Regardless, it’s quiet around Nebraska football as the Huskers progress through July toward Big Ten media days and training camp.  This week, we’re stepping back to ask a few provocative questions about Nebraska football. How did all the basketball success really affect Matt Rhule’s program? What would a football version of the Sweet 16 in hoops look like for Nebraska this year? And what players could be the face of the program in 2026? Also, some puzzling results from the MLB Draft for Nebraska baseball. Join us.  Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Husker Day at the K Use the link below to receive a discounted price to purchase game tickets and parking for Husker Day at the K – July 18 as the Kansas City Royals host the San Diego Padres. Fans who buy these specially themed tickets will receive a cobranded Royals-Nebraska tumble. Just stop by the area inside Gate A to get your tumbler. Here’s the link to buy tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lockednebraska2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.