The Pick Six Podcast - Husker sports news and analysis

In a special New Year's 2026 episode of The World-Herald's Pick Six podcast, Sam McKewon and Ben Doody break down the state of Husker sports in 2026 in five segments. 

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland give their immediate reactions to Nebraska's 44-22 loss to Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl and ask: What should NU's offensive and defensive identity be, and how can the Huskers address it in the transfer portal?

On the latest episode of The World-Herald's Behind the Ballot series, Sam McKewon and Ben Doody talk about the continued rise of the Nebraska women's and men's basketball teams, both of which moved up in this week's AP poll. 

Sam McKewon and Ben Doody devote a full Pick Six mini-episode to a discussion about TJ Lateef, who's set to lead Nebraska into the Las Vegas Bowl against Utah and potentially lead the Huskers as their starting quarterback in 2026.  Plus, Sam answers a question: What would it look like if NU upset the Utes in Vegas?

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland discuss what's next for Nebraska at quarterback after Dylan Raiola's exit.

World-Herald Nebraska basketball beat writer Wilson Moore joins Sam McKewon and Ben Doody on Behind the Ballot.  The guys talk about the Nebraska men's team surging from No. 23 to No. 15 in the AP poll and get into some discussion about how high the team's ceiling is and whether the national media reacton to NU's success is over the top. 

In an emergency episode, Sam McKewon and Ben Doody react to the news that Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola plans to transfer.  The guys talk about why Raiola is leaving; whether Nebraska could have done anything to keep him; and what the Huskers will be looking for in the portal.  Sam also breaks down what the Huskers' offense may look like with TJ Lateef under center, and the guys brea...

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland go deep on the changes to the Nebraska football coaching staff, including incoming defensivive coordinator Rob Aurich. The guys talk through what type of people the Husker staff is getting in Aurich and Geep Wade, and what it might mean for the way the Huskers play. 

Sam McKewon and Ben Doody react to the hires of defensive coordiantor Rob Aurich and offensive line coach Geep Wade. The guys also look ahead to the Huskers' matchup against Utah on December 31 in the Las Vegas Bowl. 

On the latest episode of Behidn The Ballot from The World-Herald, Sam McKewon and Ben Doody talk about the state of Nebraska's men's and women's basketball progams as both teams enter the AP Top 25.  Plus: The guys look ahead to Nebraska's 2025 football schedule. What would it take to put together a College Football Playoff resume? 

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland discuss the 2025 recruiting class and coach Matt Rhule's comments about quarterback Dylan Raiola and how what happens next "falls on his shoulders." 

In the latest episode of The World Herald's Behind the Ballot series, Sam McKewon and Ben Doody look at the Nebraska men's and basketball team's hopes of getting into the AP Top 25. The guys also offer their predictions for the Nebraska-Creighton men's game on Sunday, and Sam weighs in on the College Football Playoff picture. 

Sam McKewon and Ben Doody discuss the firing of John Butler - why it happened and where Nebraska football goes from here with another open coordinator job. 

In a special postgame edition of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland dive into Nebraska's 40-16 loss to Iowa, the late November collapse, NU's ongoing issues along the lines of scrimmage and what could change - and needs to change - starting next week. 

In this week's Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland discuss whether Friday's game vs. Iowa is a must-win game to show real progress in Year 3 of the Matt Rhule era. Plus, the Pick Six's annual recap of the Husker senior class - memories of the 19 players walking on Senior Day. 

In the latest installment of The World-Herald's Behind the Ballot series, Sam McKewon and Ben Doody break down Sam's football and women's basketball ballots, and the guys talk about Nebraska's need to rebound from the debacle at Penn State in preparation for the Black Friday game against Iowa.  Plus, Sam predicts the Nebraska-Iowa winner, while Ben says he's still on the fence. 

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk about Dayton Raiola decommitting from Nebraska and what comes next for the team. 

In an episode of The World-Herald's Behind the Ballot series, Sam McKewon and Ben Doody talk about the Nebraska football team's path to Top 25 contention; Iowa remaining on Sam's AP ballot after losing to USC; the College Football Playoff picture; and Sam's AP women's basketball ballot, which includes Nebraska. 

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland recap Nebraska's win over UCLA and discuss how the Huskers can assess what they need out of the transfer portal.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon is joined by Dirk Chatelain to discuss Matt Rhule's contract extension as well as the state of Nebraska football and basketball.

In the latest episode of Half-Court Press, Wilson Moore and Jon Walker preview the 2025-26 season for Creighton and Nebraska basketball.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland break down Nebraska's "do-over," aka the Huskers' home game against No. 23 USC.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland break down Matt Rhule's comments after the Minnesota loss and look ahead to the Northwestern game.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk the rumors surround Penn State and Matt Rhule and the Nebraska vs. Minnesota game.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk Nebraska's win over Michigan State and look ahead to the Huskers' road trip to Maryland.