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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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Omaha World-Herald

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Jun 25, 2026

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Episodes

A Big Ten October for Nebraska football — starting with Michigan State 02.10.2025

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk Nebraska football's October schedule — all Big Ten games with no byes — starting with Michigan State.

Where is Nebraska football at after the Huskers' first four games? 26.09.2025

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel talk the Michigan loss and how Nebraska football can build off the first quarter of its season.

How big — and important — is the Nebraska vs. Michigan game? 18.09.2025

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland break down the matchup between Nebraska and Michigan.

Where does Nebraska's win over Akron rank among dominant Husker wins? 11.09.2025

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland discuss where Nebraska's win over Akron ranks among other dominant Husker wins and look ahead toward Houston Christian.

The highs and lows of Nebraska's win over Cincinnati 04.09.2025

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland break down Nebraska's win over Cincinnati and what it means for the Huskers this season. 

Breaking down the matchup between Nebraska and Cincinnati 27.08.2025

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel break down the season-opening matchup between Nebraska and Cincinnati. 

From wins to struggles, we're predicting Nebraska football's 2025 season 22.08.2025

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland give their predictions for Nebraska football's 2025 season. Time stamps 0:00 Sam and Evan give a brief review of Nebraska's new concession menu this year. 8:00 The duo discusses what they think Nebraska will find success in this season ... and what the Huskers will struggle with. 19:50 Sam and Evan break down their pred...

Breaking down Nebraska's schedule from easiest to hardest 14.08.2025

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland break down the easiest and hardest games on Nebraska's schedule, plus what hype should be met with skepticism.  Time stamps 0:00 Sam and Evan discuss takeaways from the press conferences so far this week, including Mike Ekeler and Archie Wilson. 5:15 The duo talk what parts of the Nebraska coaches' hype they are skeptic...

Is Nebraska football a Top 25 team this season? 07.08.2025

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland discuss whether or not Nebraska football is a Top 25 team?

Punting, running backs and more things to watch during Nebraska's training camp 31.07.2025

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Wilson Moore talk Nebraska football's open practice, what to watch for during training camp and what is happening with Husker basketball this offseason. 0:00 From Archie Wilson's punting to the defensive line, Sam, Evan and Wilson discuss their initial takeaways from Nebraska's first open practice of training camp. 8:52 Run...

The storylines and question marks ahead of Nebraska's training camp 25.07.2025

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk Nebraska at Big Ten media days and the storylines — and question marks — for the Huskers training camp. Time stamps 0:00 Evan Bland breaks down the setup and vibe of the first Big Ten media days in Las Vegas. 7:24 Sam McKewon and Evan Bland discuss Matt Rhule's comments at Big Ten media days, including his v...

What to expect from Nebraska — and Dylan Raiola — at Big Ten media days 15.07.2025

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk the biggest stories ahead of Big Ten media days and what they expect from Nebraska — and Dylan Raiola — at the event. Before talking their expectations for Big Ten media days, Sam and Evan talk media days move to Las Vegas and address questions such as which conference coach would be the best at blackjack. T...

How well did Nebraska recruit in June? Plus favorite movies of the past 25 years 02.07.2025

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk how well the Huskers recruited in June, how Nebraska and other Big Ten schools will handle the revenue-sharing era and more! Timestamps 0:00 Sam and Evan deviate from the norm to talk their favorite movies of the past 25 years. 10:25 The duo discuss how well Nebraska football and Matt Rhule recruited during June, typica...

The right Nebraska football fit for a recruiting and transfer portal calendar 23.06.2025

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk all things Nebraska football recruiting.

A big recruiting month is ahead for Nebraska football 05.06.2025

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk Nebraska football's big recruiting month and what happened to Husker baseball once it reached the regionals. Sam and Evan break down what you need to know about Nebraska football's big recruiting month — June. The duo discuss where the Huskers fell flat at the NCAA regional in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma's controversial pitching decision against Nebraska in NCAA tournament 28.05.2025

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland discuss Nebraska baseball's run through the Big Ten tournament and the NCAA regionals. Sam and Evan discuss how Nebraska baseball powered through the end of the season and then won the Big Ten tournament. The duo preview Nebraska baseball in the NCAA tournament and the controversial decision by Oklahoma to not use its ace ag...

Should Nebraska fans stop dwelling on past and focus on present success? 13.05.2025

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland discuss the latest in Nebraska athletics, including Husker baseball's push for the conference tournament, what the guys learned from Tom Shatel's conversation with AD Troy Dannen and how realistic is a Big Ten-SEC football scheduling alliance. The guys open by selecting which 3 SEC teams they'd like to see Nebraska play in a...

Was Nebraska's inaugural Husker Games 'a bit too much?' 01.05.2025

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel discuss the highs and lows of Nebraska's inaugural Husker Games. The crew discuss the highs and lows of the inaugural Husker Games: was "it all a bit too much" and did the media and fans actually learn anything about the 2025 team? The three talk how much money schools are spending on recruitment in a landscape w...

Garage sale at Nebraska's spring game and Dani Busboom Kelly takes center stage 24.04.2025

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Tom Shatel talk the inaugural Husker Games, Dani Busboom Kelly taking center stage of Nebraska volleyball and more. Sam and Tom talk everything about Nebraska's spring game — including best possible buys at the garage sale and the possibility of future scrimmages against teams. They discuss Nebraska volleyball at the Husker Games...

Transfer portal opens as Nebraska tries to reach 105-man roster limit 16.04.2025

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk the opening of the transfer portal and Nebraska's recruitment of in-state athletes. Sam and Evan discuss Nebraska trying to reach the 105-man roster limit as the transfer portal opens. They break down which Huskers have raised their stock during Nebraska football's spring camp. Sam and Evan talk recruiting, particularly...

Nebraska spring football takeaways, basketball's transfer portal adds and more 09.04.2025

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland break down their takeaways from Nebraska's spring camp and talk basketball's transfer portal updates. Sam and Evan talk the differences in Marcus Satterfield's offense and Dana Holgorsen's and other takeaways from Nebraska football's spring camp. The duo talk the transfer portal movement for Nebraska men's basketball after t...

Blackshirts' expectations, how House vs. NCAA will impact Nebraska 02.04.2025

The guys open with a conversation about what intrigues them most about the Husker defense, and what could look different scheme-wise with Butler at the reins and new assistants on staff.  Sam and Evan talk about what the Blackshirts were best at last season, where they need to improve, and debate whether Matt Rhule should change his strategy for defensive recruiting. The guys dive into some q...

Matt Rhule's tension to start Nebraska spring camp; Year 3 expectations 26.03.2025

The guys start by studying Rhule's quotes, including a clarification on Dylan Raiola's body weight after last week's reaction. The two talk about the vibes around the program at the moment with several new staff members settling in and plenty of big roster decisions looming. Next, Sam and Evan discuss where NU has fallen short in Rhule's first two years, and some of the randomness that has partake...

Breaking down Matt Rhule's comments on Dylan Raiola and more on spring football 12.03.2025

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland break down Matt Rhule's comments on Dylan Raiola and why or why not Nebraska should being focusing on its young, healthy offensive linemen. Sam and Evan discuss Matt Rhule's comments on the roster and is it as good as the coach says it is, or is he speaking it into existence? The duo breaks down Matt Rhule's comment on Dylan...

Nebraska's revamped football staff and potential impact of transfers 05.03.2025

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk Nebraska's revamped football staff and the potential impact of transfers.  Sam and Evan each talk their key takeaway from each of the new Nebraska football staff members. The duo break down the potential impact of each of Nebraska football's new transfers. Sam and Evan discuss Nebraska's double-overtime loss to Ohi...

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