Nebraska football needs to announce itself on a national stage again one of these days. A game against Oklahoma is an opportunity to do so, but it won’t be easy. What do the Huskers need to do on Saturday to hang with the three-touchdown-favori

Corned Beef?

Sep 9th, 2021 30m 34s

Hail Varsity managing editor Brandon Vogel previews Nebraska-Buffalo, a game that offers an interesting culture clash. The Bulls are happiest playing a Big Ten brand of football and have a recent history of success. Can the Huskers’ run defense

Big Red v. The Bronx

Sep 2nd, 2021 38m 19s

Fordham visits Lincoln this Saturday to take on Nebraska in a game that, well, is what it is. Hail Varsity managing editor Brandon Vogel previews Huskers-Rams, but also takes a look at some big-picture questions facing the Nebraska football pro

Hard-Nosed Football, Hard Earned

Aug 26th, 2021 41m 11s

The I-80 Preview is back for a new football season as Hail Varsity managing editor Brandon Vogel breaks down Nebraska-Illinois, a Week 0 game filled with more than the usual mystery and some uniquely high stakes. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hu

The Execution of All Things: Previewing Nebraska’s 2021 Offense

Aug 19th, 2021 26m 58s

Through three seasons, the view on Nebraska’s offense is that its shortcomings are of its own making. How true is that? What do the Huskers already do well? What do they have to do better in 2021 to raise their win total? Hail Varsity managing

Greed Is Good: Investing in the 2021 Nebraska Defense

Aug 12th, 2021 21m 28s

If you had to buy stock in one aspect of an experienced Nebraska defense in 2021, where are you putting your metaphorical money? In this special preseason episode, Hail Varsity managing editor Brandon Vogel talks through some potential growth o

Pick One – A Nebraska Spring Game Preview

Apr 27th, 2021 52m 34s

Nebraska football is back in our lives, for one day at least, and that means the I-80 Preview has a game to, well, preview. Host Brandon Vogel is joined by Hail Varsity staff writer Derek Peterson to set the stage for Nebraska’s spring game by

Those Who Want Respect, Give Respect

Dec 17th, 2020 45m 54s

It will be a test of mettle for Nebraska football as it makes the longest road trip on a short week for a cold, non-traditional night game in New Jersey. What do the Huskers need to do to beat Rutgers? Who are the key players to watch? Hail Var

Great Green Gobs of Yards on the Ground?

Dec 10th, 2020 35m 29s

Nebraska and Minnesota will close out their regular seasons in Lincoln on Saturday in a season that has felt anything but regular. On what looks to be a cold December day, the run game on both sides could take on added importance. Hail Varsity

At the Corner of Grit and Strain

Dec 3rd, 2020 36m 41s

Nebraska responded after the Illinois loss with a good performance, albeit in a loss, at Iowa. Quarterback Adrian Martinez said it will take some “grit” from the Huskers as they head to Purdue this week, where Bob Diaco and “The Strain” will be

The Talent Theory of Turkey and Ham

Nov 26th, 2020 40m 43s

Let’s talk some football and some Thanksgiving, which go together like mashed potatoes and gravy. In the latest I-80 Preview episode, Hail Varsity managing editor Brandon Vogel gets you ready for Nebraska’s traditional Black Friday matchup with

The Lincoln Highway

Nov 19th, 2020 1h 1m

Nebraska is into the second half of its season and still dealing with second-half struggles. Why? Here’s a working theory on that plus key players to watch and what the Huskers need to do to beat Illinois in the latest episode of the I-80 Previ

It’s Just Around the Corner?

Nov 12th, 2020 40m 3s

Nebraska and Penn State enter Saturday’s game each looking for the first win of the season. How does one of those Big Ten powers get it? We explore that, including a look at the Huskers’ quarterback situation and the Nittany Lions’ lousy injury

Too Close to Call

Nov 5th, 2020 38m 10s

Nebraska gets to play again and host Brandon Vogel gets you ready with a complete breakdown of the Huskers’ trip to Northwestern. In keeping with the times, and the history between these two teams, it’s a game that looks too close to call. Whic

Road to Nowhere

Oct 29th, 2020 54m 6s

You can cancel Nebraska-Wisconsin, but you can’t cancel the I-80 Preview. It’s more of an anti-preview this time as Brandon Vogel and Erin Sorensen talk through a wild week for the Huskers, touching on reputation rehab, Chattanooga’s 15 minutes

A Helluva Team Down the Road

Oct 22nd, 2020 51m 44s

Hail Varsity managing editor Brandon Vogel gives a detailed breakdown of Nebraska’s season-opener against Ohio State, including three things the Huskers will have to do to come away with a win. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a dig

A Prelude to a Preview

Oct 13th, 2020 12m 45s

In a special introductory episode to the I-80 Preview podcast, host Brandon Vogel outlines his hopes for the show, sets the table for what's to come and explains why this might be a different kind of Nebraska football podcast. A Hurrdat Media

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