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Takedown Tuesdays

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Husker wrestling, weight by weight.

The gist

Takedown Tuesdays tracks Nebraska wrestling from inside the room, with Ridge Lovett turning duals, brackets, seeds, cuts, and roster decisions into plain-spoken analysis. It is local, technical, and comfortable spending real time on the difference between a good result and a useful one.

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About Takedown Tuesdays

Takedown Tuesdays is a Nebraska wrestling show with both feet on the mat. Its center of gravity is Ridge Lovett, whose national-champion perspective gives the hour a working knowledge of what happens before and after the whistle. The show follows Husker wrestling through Big Ten weekends, NCAA championship pressure, dual-meet reactions, freestyle plans, and the roster puzzles that decide how much a team can score in March. It is not built for broad sports generalities. It wants the details. A segment might linger on why a full lineup matters, how a Big Ten seed can protect a wrestler from an early bracket grind, or why one lost match can turn the rest of a tournament into repeated weigh-ins and two-match sessions. That is the appeal. The conversation feels like a wrestling room after practice, where someone can jump from Caleb Smith’s team Puerto Rico status to Nikita Zinkan’s upside, Jake Hockaday’s size fit, or whether Nebraska needs more camera crews following the team. There is plenty of local-radio rhythm too. Sponsors, text-line chatter, road trips, family mentions, and in-studio banter give the technical talk a Lincoln texture. The show can be blunt, but the bluntness usually lands as care for the program and the athletes. It praises big moments without staying sentimental for long. A national championship cradle becomes a story about surprise, lock pressure, injury context, and the feeling when the slap ends the match. A dominant weekend becomes a chance to talk reattacks, pressure, and finishing positions. For Nebraska fans, the show offers access that feels close without becoming polished propaganda. For wrestling obsessives, it offers the satisfying stuff: weights, brackets, lineups, freshmen, portal insurance, bonus points, and the small technical corrections that change a match.

Made for: Built for Nebraska wrestling fans, Big Ten followers, and college wrestling diehards who want more than final scores. It especially suits listeners who enjoy lineup talk, tournament math, and technical match discussion.

What sets it apart: The show’s edge is proximity: Ridge Lovett talks through Nebraska wrestling with national-champion experience and enough room-level detail to make roster choices and bracket paths feel tangible.

In their own words

Join Husker wrestling National Champ Ridge Lovett every Tuesday from 6-7pm.

As heard by us

Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Ridge Lovett turns Nebraska wrestling results into clear lessons about technique, tournament survival and the roster decisions behind each matchup.

Takedown Tuesdays puts Ridge Lovett's mat-level knowledge to work on Nebraska wrestling. The conversation moves easily between dual results, lineup decisions and tournament preparation, with Lovett explaining the choices beneath the scoreboard.

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Why you'd press play

Ridge Lovett turns the mat into your film room, down to the hip pressure behind a stubborn cradle.

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  • technical detail that shows you why having a cradle locked is only half the job
  • Nebraska roster talk that helps you track lineup battles before the next tournament
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Best episodes of Takedown Tuesdays

Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.

Takedown Tuesday with National Champion, Ridge Lovett - April 7th, 2026Apr 8, 2026

A Nebraska title conversation becomes a practical look at how wrestling stays visible to fans.

This discussion frames Ridge Lovett's remarks as a move from Nebraska wrestling's national-title high point into the steadier work of staying visible.

Takedown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett - March 31st, 2026Apr 1, 2026

A practical Nebraska wrestling lineup check-in with national-title context.

The episode stays on Nebraska wrestling's roster questions for the title season: where the freshmen fit at 41 and 49, how Omar IU might work as a floater, and whether a portal addition would give the staff some cover if the lineup needs rest.

Big Ten Wrestling Championships Preview - March 3rd, 2026Mar 4, 2026

A Big Ten preview that gets the grind without losing sight of the stakes.

Big Tens in Pennsylvania is the anchor, and the stronger pull is the work around it: bracket survival, NCAA seeding, and the value of wrestling well now so the team can buy a little more rest later.

Takedown Tuesday with Husker Wrestling's Own, Brock Hardy - February 24th, 2026Feb 25, 2026

A title conversation built around one tight cradle and the work around it.

The piece follows Rich Lovett from Post Falls, Idaho, to Nebraska's first national champion since 2011, with the title moment arriving in Philadelphia.

Nebraska Wrestling Dominates on the Road: Takedown Tuesday w/Ridge Lovett - February 17th, 2026Feb 18, 2026

A Nebraska wrestling update with clear coaching detail and a few useful edges.

Ridge Lovett keeps this episode grounded in the best kind of wrestling-room detail. Nebraska's strong weekend, the 17-3 mark, and the lineup spots that still need work all stay in view, and the talk stays close to pressure, reattacks, and what it takes for a team to look…

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  1. 1

    Takedown Tuesday LIVE from Alumni Hall - September 29th, 2026

    Takedown Tuesdays, recorded live at Alumni Hall in Lincoln on September 29, 2026, has national champion Ridge Lovett previewing Husker wrestling's new season.

    Sep 30, 2026·40m·2 clips
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    LIVE From Alumni Hall with Husker Wrestling National Champions! (Hour 1)

    Sep 23, 2026·43m
  3. 3

    LIVE From Alumni Hall! Ridge and Caleb's preparation and stories from overseas! (Hour 2)

    Sep 23, 2026·44m
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    Ridge Lovett joined by several Husker wrestlers!: September 15th, 2026

    Sep 15, 2026·41m
  5. 5

    LIVE From Alumni Hall! September 8th, 2026

    Sep 9, 2026·50m
  6. 6

    Husker Wrestling is BACK on Campus - September 1st, 2026

    Sep 2, 2026·38m
  7. 7

    Takedown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett and Dylan Palacio - August 18th, 2026

    Aug 19, 2026·39m
  8. 8

    Husker Wrestling lands Meyer Shapiro: Takedown Tuesdays w/ Ridge Lovett - July 28th, 2026

    Jul 29, 2026·40m
  9. 9

    Takedown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett - July 21st, 2026

    Jul 22, 2026·42m
  10. 10

    Takedown Tuesday w/ Caleb Smith - June 23rd, 2026

    Jun 24, 2026·41m
  11. 11

    Takedown Tuesdays w/ Ridge Lovett - June 16th, 2026

    Jun 17, 2026·39m
  12. 12

    RAF 10, Final X, UFC White House: June 9th, 2026

    Jun 10, 2026·37m
  13. 13

    Back from RAF 09: June 2nd, 2026

    Jun 3, 2026·40m
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    Takedown Tuesday w/ National Champion, Ridge Lovett - May 19th, 2026

    May 20, 2026·19m
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    Takedown Tuesday w/ National Champion, Ridge Lovett & Guest Parker Keckeisen - May 12th, 2026

    May 13, 2026·38m
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    Takedown Tuesday w/ National Champion, Ridge Lovett - May 5th, 2026

    May 6, 2026·37m
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    Takedown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett - April 28th, 2026

    Apr 29, 2026·38m
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    Takedown Tuesday with National Champion Ridge Lovett and Harrison Arens - April 21st, 2026

    Apr 22, 2026·37m
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    Takedown Tuesday with National Champion, Ridge Lovett - April 7th, 2026

    Hidden gem

    Ridge Lovett opens from Lincoln with Nebraska's first national champion since 2011 at the center of the show, and the road from Post Falls to Philadelphia hangs over the conversation from the start.

    Apr 8, 2026·41m·2 clips
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    Takedown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett - March 31st, 2026

    Hidden gem

    Rich Lovett opens from Lincoln with Nebraska still carrying the lift of its first national title since 2011.

    Apr 1, 2026·41m·3 clips
  21. 21

    NCAA Wrestling Championships Recap: March 24th, 2026

    Host Ridge Lovett recaps Nebraska's third-place team finish at the NCAA Wrestling Championships, highlighting seven All-Americans and back-to-back top-three program achievements.

    Mar 25, 2026·40m
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    NCAA Wrestling Championships Preview, What to watch for: March 17th, 2026

    Nebraska wrestling coach Mark Manning interviews national champion Ridge Lovett to preview the NCAA Wrestling Championships, discussing the Huskers' full lineup and travel conditions in Cleveland.

    Mar 18, 2026·42m
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    Recap of the 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships: March 10th, 2026

    Host Ridge Lovett, a Nebraska wrestling national champion, recaps the 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships and discusses his personal journey and the team's upcoming challenges.

    Mar 11, 2026·44m
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    Big Ten Wrestling Championships Preview - March 3rd, 2026

    Hidden gem

    The show opens with Big Tens on the doorstep.

    Mar 4, 2026·41m·2 clips
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    Takedown Tuesday with Husker Wrestling's Own, Brock Hardy - February 24th, 2026

    Hidden gem

    The show opens live from Lincoln and centers on Nebraska wrestling national champion Rich Lovett.

    Feb 25, 2026·43m·3 clips
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    Nebraska Wrestling Dominates on the Road: Takedown Tuesday w/Ridge Lovett - February 17th, 2026

    Hidden gem

    Ridge Lovett opens from Lincoln and checks in after another strong Husker weekend.

    Feb 18, 2026·43m·3 clips
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    Takedown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett and Caleb Smith - February 10th, 2026

    Feb 11, 2026·39m
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    Takedown Tuesday with Nebraska HC Mark Manning and National Champion Ridge Lovett - February 3rd, 2026

    Feb 4, 2026·43m
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    Takedown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett - January 27th, 2026

    Jan 28, 2026·45m
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    Takedown Tuesday with HC Mark Manning and Ridge Lovett - January 20th, 2026

    Jan 21, 2026·46m
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    Takedown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett - January 13th, 2026

    Jan 14, 2026·40m
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    Takedown Tuesday with HC Mark Manning and Ridge Lovett - January 6th, 2026

    Jan 7, 2026·44m
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    Takedown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett - December 30th, 2025

    Dec 31, 2025·12m
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    Takedown Tuesday with HC Mark Manning and Ridge Lovett - December 16th, 2025

    Dec 17, 2025·41m
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    Takedown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett - December 9th, 2025

    Dec 10, 2025·44m
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    Takedown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett and Assistant Coach, James Green - December 2nd, 2025

    Dec 3, 2025·42m
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    Takedown Tuesday with National Champion Ridge Lovett - November 25th, 2025

    Nov 26, 2025·41m
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    Takedown Tuesday with Nebraska Wrestling HC Mark Manning and Ridge Lovett - November 18th, 2025

    Nov 19, 2025·47m
  39. 39

    Takedown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett and Caleb Smith - November 11th, 2025

    Nov 12, 2025·44m
  40. 40

    Takedown Tuesday with Head Coach Mark Manning and Ridge Lovett: Home Opener Friday against Army - November 4th, 2025

    Nov 5, 2025·45m
  41. 41

    Takedown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett - October 28th, 2025

    Oct 29, 2025·43m
  42. 42

    Nebraska HC Mark Manning & Ridge Lovett get Nebraska ready for another season of Husker Wrestling - October 21st, 2025

    Oct 22, 2025·41m
  43. 43

    Takedown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett, Caleb Smith, and Chance Lamer - October 14th, 2025

    Oct 15, 2025·39m
  44. 44

    Takedown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett - October 7th, 2025

    Oct 8, 2025·44m
  45. 45

    Takedown Tuesday with Harrison Arens and Tristan Gomes - September 30th, 2025

    Oct 1, 2025·40m
  46. 46

    Takedown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett - September 23rd, 2025

    Sep 23, 2025·47m
  47. 47

    Takedown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett featuring LJ Araujo - September 16th, 2025

    Sep 16, 2025·40m
  48. 48

    BIG Recruiting News for Husker Wrestling | Guest Caleb Smith - September 9th, 2025

    Sep 10, 2025·44m
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    Getting Ready for Fall - September 2nd, 2025

    Sep 3, 2025·50m
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    Husker Wrestlers, Dominic Thebeau and Tophy Minto, join Ridge Lovett - August 19th, 2025

    Aug 20, 2025·47m
  51. 51

    Wrestling In Fargo / Husker Football - July 23rd, 2025

    Jul 23, 2025·42m
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    Takedown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett - July 8th, 2025

    Jul 9, 2025·42m
  53. 53

    Cade Ziola & Nikade Zinkin join Ridge Lovett - July 2th, 2025

    Jul 2, 2025·48m
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    Takedown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett - June 24, 2025

    Jun 24, 2025·46m
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    Takedown Tuesday w/Ridge Lovett and DP - June 3rd, 2025

    Jun 4, 2025·42m
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    Takedown Tuesdays w/Special Guest Bubba Wilson - May 13th, 2025

    May 13, 2025·36m
  57. 57

    Takedown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett and Peyton Robb - May 6th, 2025

    May 6, 2025·44m
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    Takedown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett and Christopher Minto - April 29th, 2025

    Apr 29, 2025·41m
  59. 59

    Takedown Tuesday with Nebraska Wrestling - April 22nd, 2025

    Apr 22, 2025·41m
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    Takedown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett of Nebraska Wrestling - April 15th, 2025

    Apr 16, 2025·44m
  61. 61

    Takedown Tuesday with Antrell Taylor - April 8th, 2025

    Apr 8, 2025·44m
  62. 62

    Takedown Tuesdays w/Antrell Taylor & Ridge Lovett - April 1st, 2025

    Apr 2, 2025·41m
  63. 63

    Takedown Tuesday with Nebraska Wrestling Head Coach Mark Manning - March 11th, 2025

    Mar 12, 2025·49m
  64. 64

    Takedown Tuesday with Nebraska Wrestling Assistant Coach Bryan Snyder - March 4th, 2025

    Nebraska wrestling assistant coach Bryan Snyder discusses the team's February performance, staying healthy through crucial duels, and looking ahead to the postseason.

    Mar 5, 2025·45m
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    Takedown Tuesdays with Husker Wrestling - February 25th, 2025

    This episode of Takedown Tuesdays features interviews with Nebraska wrestling head coach Mark Manning, special guest Johnny 'The Jet' Rogers, and Lincoln Stars hockey coach Rocky Russo and announcer Joel Norman, discussing sports updates and sponsored by Stevens and Smith Construction.

    Feb 26, 2025·43m
  66. 66

    Takedown Tuesday with Nebraska Wrestling Assistant Coach Tervel Dlagnev - February 18th, 2025

    This episode features an interview with Nebraska Wrestling Assistant Coach Tervel Dlagnev on Takedown Tuesday, discussing wrestling topics and taking listener questions.

    Feb 19, 2025·46m
  67. 67

    Takedown Tuesday with Brock Hardy and Lenny Pinto of Nebraska Wrestling - February 11th, 2025

    This episode of Takedown Tuesday features an interview with Nebraska wrestling head coach Mark Manning and guests Brock Hardy and Lenny Pinto, discussing wrestling in the Big 10 and engaging with listeners.

    Feb 12, 2025·44m
  68. 68

    Takedown Tuesday with Caleb Smith and Harley Andrews - February 4th, 2025

    This episode of Takedown Tuesday features Nebraska wrestling head coach Mark Manning discussing the team's recent win and ongoing activities, with sponsorship from Stevens and Smith Construction.

    Feb 5, 2025·45m
  69. 69

    Takedown Tuesday with Silas Allred and Ridge Lovett- January 28th, 2025

    Jan 29, 2025·41m
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    Takesown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett and Jacob Van Dee- January 21st, 2025

    Jan 22, 2025·43m
  71. 71

    Takedown Tuesday with Husker Wrestlers Caleb Smith and Christopher Minto- January 14th, 2025

    Jan 15, 2025·44m
  72. 72

    TakeDown Tuesday with Nebraska Wrestling Director of Operations Brandon Bradley - January 7th, 2025

    Jan 7, 2025·44m
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    Takedown Tuesday with Nebraska Wrestling Head Coach Mark Manning-January 2nd, 2025

    Jan 3, 2025·43m
  74. 74

    Takedown Tuesday with Nebraska Wrestling - December 31st, 2024

    Jan 1, 2025·46m
  75. 75

    Takedown Tuesdays with Nebraska Wrestling Associate Head Coach Bryan Snyder- December 10th, 2024

    Dec 11, 2024·44m
  76. 76

    Takedown Tuesday with Bubba Wilson and Cam McDaniel - December 3rd, 2024

    Dec 4, 2024·46m
  77. 77

    Takedown Tuesday with Caleb Smith and Antrell Taylor - November 26th, 2024

    Nov 27, 2024·44m
  78. 78

    Takedown Tuesday with Silas Allred and Lenny Pinto - November 19th, 2024

    Nov 20, 2024·43m
  79. 79

    Takedown Tuesday with Ridge Lovett and Brock Hardy - November 12th, 2024

    Nov 13, 2024·45m
  80. 80

    Nebraska Wrestling Assistant Coach Tervel Dlagnev on Takedown Tuesday - October 29th, 2024

    Nov 8, 2024·41m
  81. 81

    Nebraska Wrestling Head Coach Mark Manning on Takedown Tuesdays - November 5th, 2024

    Nov 8, 2024·45m