Jan J. Mudder

Jan J. Mudder

Joined: Sep 7, 2021

Jan J. Mudder, also known as “Middle-aged Ball Coach” on HuskerMax.com, has been a teacher and a coach at the secondary level for more than 20 years, split between small schools in South Dakota and nine years spent teaching overseas. His earliest childhood memories are of being outdoors with his father listening to the Cornhuskers on the tractor radio. He can be reached at Middle.Aged.Ball.Coach@gmail.com, or you can follow him on Twitter at @MidAgeBallCoach.

Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen.

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard celebrates the Fighting Irish's playoff win against Georgia.

Oregon offensive lineman Iapani Laloulu celebrates a touchdown by Oregon running back Noah Whittington as the No. 1 Oregon Ducks host the No. 21 Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone turns up field after catching a short pass against Rutgers.

Indiana's Tayven Jackson (2) passes during the Indiana versus Nebraska football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.

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Losing to Indiana did not end Nebraska’s playoff chances, but it made it much more implausible. Nebraska would almost certainly have to win all of its remaining

Nebraska defensive end James Williams celebrates a stop against Rutgers during the Huskers' 14-7 victory on Oct. 5, 2024, in Lincoln.

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Which games will influence Nebraska’s playoff chances?

Oct 5, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) gestures for a first down against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium.

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Nebraska’s bye week produced a mixed bag of outcomes from the Huskers’ peers

Oct 5, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Elijah Sarratt gestures for a first down against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium.

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Which teams this week could most help Nebraska stay alive in the playoff picture?

Nebraska running back Dante Dowdell rushes for an 11-yard gain against Rutgers.

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Chaos reigns! Will Nebraska thrive in chaos?

Nebraska defensive lineman Ty Robinson sacks Purdue quarterback Hudson Card.

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Where does Nebraska currently stand in the playoff picture, and who should we root for?

Sep 28, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) points at the line of scrimmage before the snap against the Purdue Boilermakers during the second half at Ross-Ade Stadium. Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

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Which games mattered most, and who’s still undefeated?

Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule and quarterback Dyaln Raiola look up at the scoreboard during the second quarter against Illinois.

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Where does Nebraska currently stand in the playoff picture, and who should we root for?

Sep 21, 2024; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Purdue Boilermakers running back Devin Mockobee (45) runs the ball for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium.

Looking back at College Football's Week 4 games and looking at who is still unbeaten.

Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the second half against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Memorial Stadium. Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

When coaches prepare for a game, they identify key matchups, both pro and con, and they gameplan how to shore up where there are vulnerabilities while attacking

Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) drops back to pass against the Central Michigan Chippewas during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Here are the games that should matter most to Nebraska this week.

Nebraska running back Rahmir Johnson gains 17 yards on a reception against Northern Iowa.

Where does Nebraska currently stand in the playoff picture?