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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 36 MIN

SO CLOSE: Nebraska falls short at Michigan. And… a football schedule

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Nebraska basketball nearly did it on Tuesday night. The Huskers led throughout at No. 3 Michigan but fell late, 75-72. Fifth-ranked Nebraska, in losing its first basketball game of the season, failed to hit shots late. Its lack of depth, without Rienk Mast and Braden Frager, took a toll. But Fred Hoiberg’s team made a statement that it belongs among the elite teams nationally. Nebraska will be stronger because of that performance in Ann Arbor.Also, the Big Ten finally released its schedule for conference football games in 2026. Nebraska faces a gauntlet, with three College Football Playoff teams from 2025. We already knew that, but now we know the order of games. It includes Indiana and Oregon on back-to-back weeks in October and Ohio State in Lincoln right before a short Thanksgiving week. Connor and Mitch break it all down. 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!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.MazdaLike our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONFanDuelIf you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. 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)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nebraska basketball nearly did it on Tuesday night. The Huskers led throughout at No. 3 Michigan but fell late, 75-72. Fifth-ranked Nebraska, in losing its first basketball game of the season, failed to hit shots late. Its lack of depth, without Rienk Mast and Braden Frager, took a toll. But Fred Hoiberg’s team made a statement that it belongs among the elite teams nationally. Nebraska will be stronger because of that performance in Ann Arbor. Also, the Big Ten finally released its schedule for conference football games in 2026. Nebraska faces a gauntlet, with three College Football Playoff teams from 2025. We already knew that, but now we know the order of games. It includes Indiana and Oregon on back-to-back weeks in October and Ohio State in Lincoln right before a short Thanksgiving week. Connor and Mitch break it all down. Join us.

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