The Average Joe Sports Show

Chris Schmidt, Bill Doleman, and Mark Kraynak are joined by Brandon Vogel and Gary Sharp on a weekend edition of The Average Joe Sports Show.

Chris Schmidt and Caleb YZ are joined by Brian Christopherson, Bill Doleman, and Coach Ron Brown on this Friday edition of The Average Joe Sports Show.

Chris Schmidt and Caleb YZ are joined by Brandon Vogel, Gary Barnett, Michael Bruntz, and Danny Burke on this Thursday edition of The Average Joe Sports Show.

Chris Schmidt and Elijah Herbel join you for another Wednesday on The Average Joe Sports Show. They discuss which games will tell the story of Nebraska's season with Mike Babcock before Evan Bland checks in to kick off Hour Two. Later, Dr. Brandon Seifert joins for another Jock Doc segment(00:00) Which games will tell the story?(16:31) Mike Babcock(29:30) Elijah's NFL bet(38:26) More on bad bets(42:41) Evan Bland(1:02:44) Updates from SEC Media Days(1:12:08) Jock Doc with Dr. Brandon Seifert - Bobby Witt Jr(1:21:05) Final thoughts

Chris Schmidt and Elijah Herbel join you on a Tuesday to talk expectations vs excitement for Husker Football in 2026. They're joined by Mitch Sherman in Hour One before Gary Sharp joins the show in Hour Two.(00:00) Expectations vs Excitement(16:30) Mitch Sherman(31:21) More on expectations(40:18) Starting Five shoutouts(44:35) Gary Sharp(1:01:16) Expectations for the QBs(1:14:14) Being right in recruiting(1:23:11) Final thoughts

Chris Schmidt and Elijah Herbel join you on a Monday as SEC Media Days kick off down in Florida. Tim Verghese joins the show in Hour One before Charlie McBride and Jay Moore each join the show in Hour Two for the Blackshirt Hour.(00:00) SEC vs B1G schedulinig(16:28) Tim Verghese(38:27) Starting Five shoutouts(42:43) Charlie McBride(59:10) Jay Moore(1:21:06) More from SEC Media Days

Chris Schmidt, Bill Doleman, and Gary Sharp join you for this Sunday edition of The Average Joe Sports Show.

Chris Schmidt, Bill Doleman, and Mark Kraynak are joined by Brandon Vogel and Gary Sharp for this weekend edition of The Average Joe Sports Show.

Chris Schmidt and Caleb YZ are joined by Brandon Vogel, Bill Doleman, and Jack Ebling on this Friday edition of The Average Joe Sports Show. Clausborne also joins the show for another Friday Newscast.

Chris Schmidt and Caleb YZ join you on a Thursday edition of The Average Joe Sports Show. They're joined by Brian Christopherson in Hour One before Gary Barnett, Vince Powers, and Danny Burke each join the show in Hour Two.

Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and YZ (in his Average Joe Show debut) join you on a Wednesday edition of The Average Joe Sports Show. They're joined by Mike Babcock in Hour One before Evan Bland joins to kick off Hour Two. Later, Dr. Brandon Seifert checks in for another Jock Doc segment to discuss the knee injury suffered by Conor McGregor.(00:00) Nebraska's new RB(16:32) Mike Babcock(28:43) A look at the top of the B1G(38:23) Nebraska's Top 25 drought(42:44) Evan Bland(59:18) CFB hot seat rankings(1:12:15) Jock Doc with Dr. Brandon Seifert - Conor McGregor(1:21:12) Final thoughts

Chris Schmidt and Elijah Herbel join you on another Monday edition of The Average Joe Sports Show. Tim Verghese joins the show in Hour One to talk some recruiting before Charlie McBride and Jay Moore each join the show in Hour Two.(00:00) When has your fandom been shaken?(16:31) Tim Verghese(38:30) More on fan loyalty(42:50) Charlie McBride(59:16) Jay Moore(1:21:14) Final thoughts

Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Bill Doleman are joined by Brandon Vogel and Gary Sharp for this weekend edition of The Average Joe Sports Show.(00:00) Guilty pleasure TV shows(11:38) Brandon Vogel(46:52) Gary Sharp

Chris Schmidt and Elijah Herbel join you on this Friday edition of The Average Joe Sports Show to lead you into the weekend. They're joined by Bill Doleman for an extended chat in Hour Two before Clausborne joins for another Friday Newscast.(00:00) Comparing Rhule and James Franklin's progression(16:31) Patience and pressure(29:30) Cam Lenhardt's development(38:28) 80s movies douchebags(42:43) Bill Doleman(1:12:05) Friday Newscast with Clausborne

Chris Schmidt and Elijah Herbel join you on a Thursday for more preseason football thoughts. They're joined by Brandon Vogel in Hour One before Gary Barnett joins for an extended chat in Hour Two.(00:00) Nebraska's RB room(16:24) Brandon Vogel(29:25) What Nebraska needs from Williams Nwaneri(42:42) Gary Barnett(1:06:39) Can Nebraska become a hard out?(1:21:04) Final thoughts

Chris Schmidt and Elijah Herbel join you on a Wednesday to talk B1G QBs and teams that could surprise in the B1G this season. Mike Babcock joins the show in Hour One before Evan Bland checks in to kick off Hour Two.(00:00) B1G QB rankings(16:30) Mike Babcock(38:20) Talking garage beers(42:36) Evan Bland(59:30) Anthony Colandrea's floor and ceiling(1:05:24) B1G teams that could surprise(1:21:21) AJ Ferrari update

Chris Schmidt and Elijah Herbel join you on a Tuesday for a full show on The Average Joe Sports Show. They're joined by Husker Football HOF inductee Cory Schlesinger in Hour One before Greg Smith joins to kick off Hour Two. Later, Later, Phil Steele joins for an extended chat previewing the 2026 CFB season.(00:00) Day One of Big 12 Media Days(16:28) Cory Schlesinger(38:20) Nebraska's home record(42:40) Greg Smith(59:07) Phil Steele previews the 2026 CFB season

Chris Schmidt and Elijah Herbel are joined by Phil Steele, creator of the annual Phil Steele College Football Preview magazine, to preview what 2026 might have in store for both Nebraska and the greater Big Ten.

Chris Schmidt and Elijah Herbel join you on a Monday to remember some questionable officiating decisions in Husker history before talking Khalil Taylor. Tim Verghese joins the show in Hour One before Jay Moore joins the show in Hour Two for the Blackshirt Hour.(00:00) Questionable Husker officiating moments(16:32) Tim Verghese(38:28) More on Husker no-calls(42:35) Khalil Taylor is N(58:58) Jay Moore(1:21:00) Final thoughts

Chris Schmidt and Elijah Herbel join you on a Tuesday to talk Nebraska Football's HOF class, Shawn Eichorst to Wisconsin, and more. They're joined by Mitch Sherman in Hour One before Greg Smith and Gary Barnett each join the show in Hour Two.(00:00) Nebraska Football's HOF class(16:28) Mitch Sherman(31:49) Big Ten schedules and road trips(40:44) Talking dogs(45:03) Greg Smith(1:01:52) Gary Barnett(1:23:54) What's coming up from us

Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you on a Monday to react to the breaking news of Mekhi Nelson's arrest in Florida. They're joined by Tim Verghese in Hour One before Jay Moore joins the show in Hour Two for the Blackshirt Hour.(00:00) Mekhi Nelson arrested in Florida(16:28) Tim Verghese(29:42) Being respected and feared(38:38) The All-Time "Almost Huskers" list(43:11) More on Mekhi Nelson(59:35) Jay Moore(1:21:38) Final thoughts

Chris Schmidt, Bill Doleman, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel join you on a Sunday to hit some Husker Football offseason talking points, including if Nebraska lacks a face of the program, before they remember the late Warren Swain.

Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you on a Tuesday to talk Five for Five, the greatest teams of the 1990s, and the best hits in Husker history. Mitch Sherman and legendary coach Barry Switzer each join the show in Hour One before Michael Bruntz and Dave Mlnarik each join in Hour Two.(00:00) Five for Five and Brendan Sorsby update(16:24) Mitch Sherman(30:22) Barry Switzer talking CWS(39:20) Best hits in football history(43:42) Michael Bruntz(1:00:47) Best teams of the 1990s(1:09:46) Best hits in Husker history(1:13:47) Dave Mlnarik previewing the CSG(1:22:56) More on the best hits in Husker history

Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you on a Monday to talk new uniforms, another big recruiting weekend, and more. They're joined by Tim Verghese in Hour One before Charlie McBride and Jay Moore each join the show in Hour Two.(00:00) Thoughts on the new uniforms(16:29) Tim Verghese(38:36) Odds and ends(42:51) Charlie McBride(59:45) Jay Moore(1:21:46) Final thoughts

Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Bill Doleman are joined by Brandon Vogel and Gary Sharp on this Saturday morning edition of The Average Joe Sports Show.(00:00) Schmidty's on fire(15:30) Brandon Vogel(44:42) Gary Sharp

Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, Justice Rhody, and (eventually) Alex Zetterman join you on a Thursday edition of The Average Joe Sports Show. They're joined in Hour One by Brandon Vogel before Gary Barnett checks in to kick off Hour Two. Later, Danny Burke joins for another edition of Burke's Best Bets.(00:00) Classes of the B1G(16:29) Brandon Vogel(38:26) More on B1G classes(42:46) Gary Barnett(1:05:55) B1G win totals from Vegas(1:12:18) Burke's Best Bets with Danny Burke(1:21:17) Weekend plans

Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you on a Wednesday to talk reseating at PBA and more. They're joined by Mike Babcock in Hour One before Evan Bland checks in to kick off Hour Two. Later, Dr. Brandon Seifert joins the show for another Jock Doc segment.(00:00) Reseating PBA(16:29) Mike Babcock(31:33) Embarrassing falling down moments(40:33) Odds and ends(44:50) Evan Bland(1:01:46) Developing the D-Line(1:14:45) Jock Doc with Dr. Brandon Seifert - Bo Nix(1:23:38) Final thoughts

Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you on a Tuesday to discuss what recent Husker Football reputation they'd want to change. They're joined by Mitch Sherman in Hour One before Michael Bruntz and Bill Bender each join the show in Hour Two.(00:00) Changing a Husker reputation(16:28) Mitch Sherman(29:29) Ranking B1G coaches(42:47) Michael Bruntz(59:14) Bill Bender(1:21:19) Steak and a Beer bet

Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you on a Monday to talk some Husker Football and remember the life and career of George Darlington. Tim Verghese checks in during Hour One to talk some recruiting before Charlie McBride and Jay Moore each join the show in Hour Two for the Blackshirt Hour.(00:00) Remembering George Darlington(16:27) Tim Verghese(38:10) Talking parental discipline(42:31) Charlie McBride remembers George Darlington(59:03) Jay Moore(1:21:09) Final thoughts

Chris Schmidt, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel join you on a Sunday morning to talk Banana Ball at Memorial Stadium, the College World Series, and Husker Football.

Chris Schmidt, Justice Rhody, and Mark Kraynak are joined by Brandon Vogel and Gary Sharp for this Saturday morning edition of The Average Joe Sports Show.

Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you on a Friday to talk World Cup, potential breakout stars for Nebraska, and more. They're joined by Brian Christopherson in Hour One before Bill Doleman checks in to kick off Hour Two. Later, Clausborne joins for another Friday newscast.(00:00) World Cup thoughts(16:29) Brian Christopherson(30:02) CWS Day One(39:02) Quick thoughts on Banana Ball(43:23) Potential Nebraska breakout stars(54:15) Bill Doleman(1:13:15) Friday Newscast with Clausborne(1:22:14) Steak and a Beer parlay

Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you from Haymarket Park ahead of Banana Ball to talk NBA Finals, Husker comebacks and heartbreak, and more. They're joined by Brandon Vogel and Danny Burke in Hour One before Greg Smith and Gary Barnett each join the show in Hour Two.(00:00) NBA Finals(16:28) Brandon Vogel(29:21) Danny Burke(43:25) Greg Smith(59:54) Gary Barnett(1:21:37) Final thoughts

Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you on a Wednesday to talk B1G power rankings, offseason wins and losses for Nebraska, and more. Mike Babcock joins the show in Hour One before Evan Bland joins the show to kick off Hour Two. Dr. Brandon Seifert also joins the show for another Jock Doc segment.(00:00) A new commit for Nebraska(16:33) Mike Babcock(29:36) Offseason wins and losses(38:40) CFB coaching power rankings(43:00) Evan Bland(59:30) 2026 B1G power rankings(1:12:31) Jock Doc with Dr. Brandon Seifert(1:21:29) Final thoughts

Chris Schmidt and Justice Rhody bring you a Friday edition of the Average Joe Sports Show, where they talk Ahmad Hudson's surprise visit, Jordy Frahm's move to assistant coach, and a potential CFB Super League. Brian Christopherson joins the Joes in Hour One, then Bill Doleman and a Friday Forecast with Clausborne round out Hour Two.(00:00)- Ahmad Hudson and Jordy Frahm updates(16:24)- Brian Christopherson(29:26)- Overtime with BC(38:30)- Nebraska's return to the run game?(42:52)- Bill Doleman(59:21)- Overtime with Billy D(1:12:23)- Friday Forecast with Clauseborne(1:21:18)- Steak and a Beer bet

Chris Schmidt and Justice Rhody join you for a Thursday edition of the Average Joe Sports Show to discuss Nebraska Basketball's upgraded scheduling, Nebraska Football's major recruiting weekend, and how can the Husker offense take a jump in 2026. Brandon Vogel and Danny Burke join us in Hour One to discuss Nebraska's offense and betting props respectively. Then Greg Smith and Gary Barnett join us in Hour Two to talk recruiting and the state of CFB. (00:00) Nebraska Basketball's Scheduling(16:25) Brandon Vogel(29:25) Burke's Best Bets with Danny Burke(38:21) Quick Reflection on 2025 Nebraska Football offense(42:44) Greg Smith(59:12) Gary Barnett(1:12:12) More with Barney and CFB Super League(1:21:15) Evening Plans and Latest binge watches

Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you on a Wednesday to discuss deliberations in DC regarding a bill to save CFB. Mike Babcock joins the show in Hour One before Evan Bland checks in to kick off Hour Two. Later, Dr. Brandon Seifert joins for another Jock Doc segment.(00:00) How broken is CFB?(16:28) Mike Babcock(29:31) Discussion on a new bill to save CFB(42:57) Evan Bland(59:26) The future of CFB(1:12:22) Jock Doc with Dr. Brandon Seifert - Mitchell Robinson(1:21:21) Hypothetical Super Conference Divisions

Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you on a Friday to talk 5-star QBs, Fred Hoiberg's thoughts on 2026-27, and more. Mitch Sherman joins the show in Hour One before Michael Bruntz and Cedric Golden join the show in Hour Two.(00:00) Expectations for 5-star QBs(16:24) Mitch Sherman(29:22) Closing the gap in 2026(38:22) Thoughts from Fred Hoiberg(42:44) Michael Bruntz(59:14) Cedric Golden(1:16:45) More on closing the gap(1:21:15) Final thoughts

Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you on a Monday to recap the weekends for Husker Baseball and Husker Softball before looking ahead to the future for each program. Tim Verghese talks some recruiting in Hour One before Charlie McBride and Jay Moore each join the show in Hour Two for the Blackshirt Hour.(00:00) Husker Baseball falls in the Lincoln Regional(16:29) Tim Verghese(39:16) Rhonda Revelle's postgame thoughts(43:35) Charlie McBride(59:54) Jay Moore(1:21:55) A wild day of NFL news

Chris Schmidt, Bill Doleman, Gary Sharp, and Elijah Herbel join you on a Sunday morning to recap a disappointing Saturday on the diamond before discussing how Nebraska can right the ship on Sunday, the parking situation at Haymarket Park, and more.

Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, Bill Doleman, and Mark Kraynak join you on a Saturday morning to talk Day One of the Lincoln Regional, Trae Taylor in the Elite 11, and Husker Softball in the WCWS. Brandon Vogel and Gary Sharp each join the show for their weekly Saturday segments.(00:00) Talking Husker Baseball's win over SDSU(8:38) Brandon Vogel(36:39) Gary Sharp

Chris Schmidt, Bill Doleman, Gary Sharp, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you for a Friday show to discuss Husker Softball's win over Arkansas in the WCWS and to preview what Nebraska faces this weekend in the Lincoln Regional.

Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you on a Thursday to talk Husker Baseball's game one starter for the Lincoln Regional and Husker Softball's first game in OKC. Brandon Vogel and Danny Burke each join the show in Hour One before Gary Barnett, Matt Schick, and Justin Frommer each check in during Hour Two.(00:00) Jasa gets the nod for Friday(16:23) Brandon Vogel(29:24) Burke's Best Bets with Danny Burke(38:24) Quick thoughts on Husker Softball(42:42) Gary Barnett(59:00) Matt Schick(1:11:55) Justin Frommer talking WCWS(1:20:49) Steak and a Beer bet

Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you on a Wednesday to talk new information about Husker Football's 2026 schedule, the upcoming Lincoln Regional, and more. Mike Babcock joins the show in Hour One before Evan Bland checks in to kick off Hour Two. Later, Dr. Brandon Seifert joins for another Jock Doc segment.(00:00) New info on the 2026 Husker Football schedule(16:29) Mike Babcock(33:32) CFB slate during Nebraska's bye week(38:31) Justice going tarps off?(42:53) Evan Bland(59:39) Nebraska's updated recruiting strategy(1:12:33) Jock Doc with Dr. Brandon Seifert(1:21:31) Final thoughts

Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you following the Memorial Day holiday to further preview the Lincoln Regional. They're joined by Mitch Sherman in Hour One before Michael Bruntz and Nick Handley each join the show in Hour Two.(00:00) Previewing the Lincoln Regional(16:27) Mitch Sherman(38:32) Did fans cross the line?(42:51) Michael Bruntz(59:14) Nick Handley(1:21:18) Final thoughts

Chris Schmidt, Bill Doleman, Gary Sharp, Elijah Herbel, and Justice Rhody join you on Memorial Day to discuss Husker Baseball's draw in the NCAA Tournament and to preview the teams coming to town for the Lincoln Regional.

Chris Schmidt, Bill Doleman, and Gary Sharp join you on a Sunday morning to talk Husker Softball's dominant weekend against Okie State and what awaits them in the Women's College World Series, as well as Husker Baseball's lackluster performance against Oregon on Saturday evening.

Chris Schmidt, Elijah Herbel, Bill Doleman, and Mark Kraynak join you on a Saturday morning to recap a wild Friday on the diamond for Husker Softball and Husker Baseball. Brandon Vogel and Gary Sharp each join the show for their usual Saturday morning segments.(00:00) Talking Husker Baseball and Softball(11:18) Brandon Vogel(44:58) Gary Sharp

Chris Schmidt and Elijah Herbel join you on a Friday to talk weather delay fiascos with both Husker Softball and Husker Baseball before talking some Husker Football. Justice Rhody checks in during Hour One before Bill Doleman joins to kick off Hour Two. Later, Clausborne joins for another edition of the Friday Clauscast.(00:00) Husker Baseball and Softball scheduling(16:29) Justice Rhody(29:29) Talking Husker Football team culture(38:28) Thoughts on Council Bluffs(42:45) Bill Doleman(1:12:15) Friday Newscast with Clausborne(1:21:10) Final thoughts