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The Pick Six Podcast - Husker sports news and analysis

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A can't-miss conversation between World-Herald staff writers covering the week's top Nebraska football topics.

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Jun 25, 2026

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Episodes

Nebraska's season ends in heartbreak 27.03.2026

In a postgame recap podcast presented by Cobalt Credit Union, Sam McKewon and Ben Doody recap Nebraska's heartbreaking loss to rival Iowa in the NCAA tournament South regional semifinal in Houston.  The guys break down what went wrong in the final minutes, look back at what went right during a storybook season, and look ahead to the transfer portal and the potential construction of next year'...

Mini-podcast: Nebraska-Iowa game day 26.03.2026

In a special game day show presented by Cobalt Credit Union, Ben Doody sets the scene for the showdown between Nebraska and Iowa. Ben provides a sneak peek of The World-Herald's coverage from Houston, then breaks down the Husker-Hawkeye matchup and revelas his prediction for the game. 

What to expect at Saturday's spring game 25.03.2026

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland break down Nebraska’s upcoming spring football game — zeroing in on transfer QB Anthony Colandrea, a nastier, edge-setting Blackshirts defense, and tweaks to the Huskers’ run and quick passing game while Husker basketball chases an Elite Eight berth in Houston.

Nebraska and Iowa's best of three matchup for the Elite Eight 24.03.2026

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk Nebraska hoops as the Huskers face the Hawkeyes again on Saturday for a trip to the Elite Eight. The spring game will have to wait.

Stop worrying and learn to love Nebrasketball's path to the Sweet 16 18.03.2026

Sam McKewon pleads with Evan Bland, and the rest of the Nebraska basketball fan base, not to overthink Thursday's first-round NCAA tournament game vs. Troy. Sam and Evan discuss NU's chances to make the Sweet 16 and why it'd be a program-changing event to play on the second weekend, regardless what happens in Houston. 

Nebraska baseball completes a perfect homestand 17.03.2026

In The World-Herald's weekly baseball episode, Evan Bland and Ben Doody break down Nebrsaka's 9-0 homestand and look aheadd to Wednesday's game at Wichita State. Plus, Evan lists one Husker pitcher who could be a future Major Leaguer, and Evan reveals his weekly Omaha Eight, a list of College World Series contenders. 

NCAA mini episode: Nebraska draws Troy in Round 1 16.03.2026

In a special Selection Sunday mini episode, Sam McKewon and Ben Doody break down the Nebraska men's basketball team's matchup against Troy in the first round of the NCAA tournament and the NU women's teams's matchup against Richmond in the First Four.

Kent Pavelka joins the show 15.03.2026

In a special episode of the Pick Six pod for The World-Herald's Husker Legends series presented by Liberty First Credit Union, Nebraska basketball radio voice Kent Pavelka joins the show to talk about his storied career behind the mic, his thoughts on this year's NU team, and what he might say on the air if the Huskers secure their first-ever NCAA tournament win. Pavelka also recounts how he got h...

Dudes on the D-line, Nebrasketball in Chicago and the most interesting Husker foe 12.03.2026

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland dish on what they saw at Nebraska football's open practice - including another impressive group of defensive linemen - whether Husker hoops should try to win the Big Ten tournament and the most interesting Big Ten foe on NU's schedule.

Nebraska baseball's five-game winning streak 10.03.2026

On the latest Pick Six baseball day, Evan Bland and Ben Doody talk about Nebraska's 5-0 start to its season-opening homestand and take a look at Evan's latest Omaha Eight, which is loaded with teams from California and Mississippi. 

Talking Nebraska QBs, Pryce Sandfort's generational greatness and the beloved Sam Hoiberg 05.03.2026

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland compare and contrast the messages delivered by Anthony Colandrea, TJ Lateef and Daniel Kaelin, decide whether Pryce Sandfort is among the best Huskers of the 21st Century and debate if Sam Hoiberg is the most beloved Husker athlete in the last 10 years. Plus, Sam has a special comment on Nebraska women's basketball. 

Iowa writer Ethan Petrik joins the show 04.03.2026

In a special Nebraska-Iowa basketball episode of the pod, Iowa beat writer Ethan Petrik of the Quad City Times joins Ben Doody to preview the Huskers-Hawkeyes game.  Ethan also shares his perspective on how Iowa fans treated Pryce Sandfort and how Iowa reacted to the postgame court storm and Fred Hoiberg's run-in with a fan who approached Hoiberg in the postgame handshake line.

Nebraska baseball wins one at Auburn 02.03.2026

In the pod's weekly baseball episode, Evan Bland and Ben Doody recap Nebraska's weekend series at Auburn and preview the Huskers' nine-game homestand. Plus, Evan reveals his weekly Omaha Eight list of College World Series contenders.

Tom Shatel joins to share thoughts on Rob Aurich, roster payroll 24.02.2026

Tom Shatel, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland share spring thoughts on new Nebraska football Defensive Coordinator Rob Aurich, the team's roster payroll and whether Nebraska baseball has peaked.

Nebraska baseball takes down Florida State 24.02.2026

In a baseball-themed episode of the pod, Evan Bland and Ben Doody go over Evan's latest Omaha Eight list of the teams on track to make it to the College World Series. Plus, the guys recap a weekend in which the Huskers beat Florida State and look ahead to a big weekend series at Auburn. 

Nebraska spring football preview and transfer player draft 18.02.2026

The Omaha World-Herald's Sam McKewon and Evan Bland preview Nebraska's spring football and talk transfer player draft in this episode of Pick Six.

Bill Moos what ifs and Husker hoops seeding 14.02.2026

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk about the what ifs from former Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos' new book and Husker basketball seeding.

The cost of Nebraska football's quiet signing day 05.02.2026

Nebraska’s signing day was quiet, but the offseason isn’t. Evan Bland and Sam McKewon hit Matt Rhule’s staff shakeup, AD Troy Dannen’s growing influence, why QB Anthony Colandrea has the program buzzing, Nebraska hoops’ response after two losses and a high‑ceiling, high‑risk start to Husker baseball.

Checking vibes on Nebraska football, basketball 04.02.2026

Sam McKewon and Ben Doody discuss sour vibes around Nebraska football as basketball succeeds, recent insight from AD Troy Dannen, early football Top 25 rankings and seeding for March Madness.

Nebraska/Michigan basketball takes and ranking NU's Big Ten football slate easiest to hardest 28.01.2026

The Omaha World-Herald's Sam McKewon and Evan Bland give their takes on the Nebraska/Michigan basketball game and rank the Huskers upcoming Big Ten football schedule.

Nebraska basketball special: Tough test ahead in Michigan 26.01.2026

Sam McKewon and Wilson Moore talk No. 7 Nebraska men's basketball (20-0) and their chances against No. 3 Michigan (18-1) ahead of Tuesday's game in Ann Arbor.

Mike Ekeler drama and the challenge of Nebraska's 2026 schedule: Pick Six Podcast 20.01.2026

Sam McKewon and Ben Doody discuss special teams coach Mike Ekeler's possible departure, Sam's final AP Top 25 ballot, tempered expectations for the upcoming season and unbeaten NU hoops, well-beaten Creighton.

Pick Six Podcast: Dylan Raiola to Oregon, Nebraska's elite offensive transfer portal haul 13.01.2026

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland discuss what's happened in the transfer portal including; Dylan Raiola transferring to Oregon and Nebraska's elite offensive transfer portal haul.

When will Nebraska basketball lose? 09.01.2026

On the latest edition of The World-Herald's Behind the Ballot series, Sam McKewon and Ben Doody talk about the Nebraska men's team's climb to No. 10 in the AP poll.  The guys also look at Nebraska and Creighton's NCAA tournamament resumes and answer a key question as the Nebraska men prepare to play Indiana: When will Nebraska finally lose a game? 

Grading Nebraska's transfer portal additions 07.01.2026

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland discuss what new QB Anthony Colandrea brings to Nebraska, the value of NU's three new linebackers, whether the Huskers should add a running back who else in on Sam and Evan's wishlist. Plus, a little basketball talk! 

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