The Pick Six Podcast - Husker sports news and analysis

In the weekly installment of The World-Herald's Behind the Ballot show, Sam McKewon and Ben Doody look at the ranked teams on Nebraska's schedule and examine how they're faring this season compared with Sam's preseason expectations. 

Evan Bland and Gary Sharp break down Nebraska's 56-7 rout of Bowling Green. The Huskers are 2-0, and this one was never in doubt. Is Nebraska getting better, or just beating up on two overmatched MAC teams? A spin around the wacky world of week 2 of college football. Plus, we finish with two truths and a lie. 

What did Nebraska's opener tell us and what are we waiting to learn? Sam McKewon, Evan Bland, Justin Frommer and Gary Sharp break down Nebraska's first game, ask whether they showed a new identity and look ahead to the most intersting Week 2 Big Ten matchups. Plus, can football-sized venues handle volleyball?  

Kickoff is here! Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Gary Sharp make their final bold predictions and depth chart thoughts before Nebraska gets rolling. What should we expect from Anthony Colandrea? Is there a former Husker QB comp? Who's in the Nebraska trust tree? Plus, a Colandrea nickname and everything you need before kickoff. 

Jay Foreman recently joined the World-Herald's Gary Sharp for the Liberty First Credit Union Husker Legends series to discuss the excellence of Husker football during his time in the 1990s.

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland react to Troy Dannen's sellout streak thoughts and his provocative comments about NIL support, unpack Nebraska football's robust confidence in its running backs after Emmett Johnson has left, and go over a series of 2026 season over/unders, including Anthony Colandrea's passing stats. 

How do you know when a Nebraska football season is actually a success? Omaha World-Herald Executive Editor Ben Doody sits down with Gary Sharp to talk about the season from a sports-talk perspective — and what would make 2026 a success. successful campaign for the Huskers.

Sam McKewon and Justin Frommer look at Nebraska VB's opening weekend, the Teraya Sigler/Skyler Pierce battle at L2, the Manaia Ogbechie/Kenna Cogill battle at middle blocker, and who might NU's X Factor this season. Also, Justin picks his Final Four - making a surprise omission.

Sam McKewon and Ben Doody return for another season of Behind The Ballot! Sam lays out his top 25 - which is different than the Associated Press Top 25 - while explaining why two Big Ten teams, ranked in the AP top 20, aren't on his list.

In this week's Pick Six Podcast, Tom Shatel, Gary Sharp and Sam McKewon discuss whether Nebraska football can show progress and even be a better team while a tougher schedule keeps the Huskers at the same record. Also: Why hasn't NU's offensive line play, over the last several years, been better? 

Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Gary Sharp break down the midway point of Nebraska football training camp. What's gone wrong along the offensive line, and can the Huskers finally fix it? Plus, is Indiana a grudge match for Nebraska? 

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland give their early takes on Nebraska football's linemen, wideouts and running backs, discuss just where Anthony Colandrea should rank - and needs to rank - among Big Ten quarterbacks before the season, and predict which Huskers will be voted to wear single-digit jerseys. 

Sam McKewon breaks down the new coaches’ poll and what it says about Nebraska’s brutal 2026 slate, including showdowns with Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, Washington and Iowa. Sam also talks about Dylan Raiola’s “cornfields” comments, what they reveal about Oregon vs. Nebraska, and why the Huskers’ quarterback room — from Anthony Colandrea to T.J. Lateef — will be critical if Nebraska wants to turn a soft early schedule into momentum before a punishing November.

The pressure is real at Nebraska, but the Huskers are choosing to embrace it. Gary Sharp and Justin Frommer recap Big Ten Volleyball Media Day. Legacy talk, challengers to Nebraska's three-year reign as conference champions and feedback on reseating at the Devaney Center. 

Sam McKewon talks about his top takeaways from Husker football media day, why Anthony Colandrea isn't likely to lapse into a long monologue, the value of TJ Lateef talking with the press and where NU - and its opponents - landed in the coaches preseason top 25. Which one of the eight Big Ten teams inside the Top 25 shouldn't be ranked?

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland unpack the top five storylines from Big Ten Media Days, including Michigan's mess, Penn State's new era and the coaches we might be seeing in Chicago for the last time. Plus, what might we learn from Matt Rhule, Justin Evans, Andrew Marshall and Luke Lindenmeyer on Thursday.

Tom, Gary and Sam remember the tragic loss of Sam Foltz 10 years ago and the legacy that lives on from his life and the 2016 Nebraska football team. Also, a look at SEC Media Days, predicting Matt Rhule's tone at Big Ten Media Days and more. 

Sam, Evan and Gary dive deep into the Nebraska running back room after the Huskers added Tikey Hayes and state of Florida prosecutors dropped charges on Mekhi Nelson. Also: Do CFB magazines have it right on the Huskers? Will Dana Holgorsen open up the playbook? Does Matt Rhule overthink key moments? 

Gary Sharp, Evan Bland and Sam McKewon recap Nebraska's June recruiting efforts, how loading up on offensive linemen and defensive backs is part of NU's overall strategy and how the NCAA's new 5-for-5 ruling changes the Husker football roster picture, especially at quarterback. And what about all those superstars in volleyball? 

Sam McKewon and Gary Sharp discuss the upcoming College World Series championship between North Carolina and Oklahoma and the lack of drama and attendance this year. They also preview the Battle of the Boneyard seven-on-seven tournament, featuring 16 teams and many blue-chip players.

In The World-Herald's weekly baseball show, Gary Sharp, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel Gary Sharp get you ready for the College World Series. The trio discusses the bracket, who's the favorite on the field and in the stands. They also breakdown the future of college baseball if a super league existed, give their picks and share stories of the late Steve Pivovar. 

Gary Sharp and Sam McKewon talk Nebraska football's big recruiting weekend, the controversial Brendan Sorsby ruling and the College World Series lineup.

Tom Shatel and Gary Sharp react to Jordy Frahm being named and assistant coach for the Nebraska softball team.

In The World-Herald's weekly baseball show, Evan Bland and Gary Sharp recap the recently completed Nebraska baseball season. Evan and Gary discuss the balance of progress this season with another 1-2 regional weekend. Evan gives his thoughts on what Nebraska may lose to the MLB Draft and what's coming from the recruiting class. Gary goes shopping for potential adds from the portal. The guys wrap up the show by discussing the 16 teams left for Omaha and the similarities between Kansas baseball and Nebraska from 2001.

On a special episode of the Husker baseball minute, Evan Bland and Gary Sharp react to Nebraska's win over South Dakota State, Ole Miss' late night affair with Arizona State, the wild day of regional upsets and preview tonight's showdown at Haymarket Park.

Gary Sharp and Justin Frommer talk Jordy Frahm's workload in the circle and the DNA of Nebraska's no-quit team.

Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Gary Sharp dive into the excitement surrounding Husker softball and baseball and wonder where Jordy Frahm ranks among Nebraska's all-time best female athletes. The conversation shifts to the Big Ten/SEC power play and finishes with reaction to recent pickups in the Husker football recruiting class of 2027.

Husker softball legend Peaches James joins Sam McKewon to share her journey from Papillion-La Vista star to Nebraska ace, College World Series standout and Hall of Famer. James reflects on the family culture built by Rhonda Revelle and Lori Sippel, the explosion of women’s softball and NIL, her connection with Jordy Frahm and why she believes this Nebraska team can bring home a national title. The Husker Legends series is presented by Liberty First Credit Union.

On a special episode of the Husker baseball minute, Evan and Gary react to Nebraska's No. 13 overall seed, a loaded Lincoln Regional with Ole Miss, Arizona State and upset-minded South Dakota State, the tricky decision Will Bolt has to navigate with his starting pitcher on Friday, and which 8 teams might most likely make the CWS. 

In The World-Herald's weekly baseball show, Evan Bland and Ben Doody preview a huge week for the Husker baseball and softball teams. Evan gives his updated assessment of Nebraska's odds to host a baseball regional. Evan also gives his takes on why Nebraska overachieved during the regular season and what their strenghts and weaknesses are heading toward the NCAA tournament.  The guys wrap up the show by previwing the NCAA softball super regional series between Nebraska and Oklahoma State and giving their predictions. 

Gary Sharp, who many know as a local sports radio personality, is joining the Omaha World-Herald's staff at the digital sports coordinator. Sam McKewon and Tom Shatel welcome Gary and get his thoughts on Nebraska and Creighton athletics.

In this week's episode of The World-Herald's baseball show, Evan Bland and Ben Doody break down Nebrsaka's odds of hosting an NCAA tournament regional. Evan explains why he likes the Huskers' chances after a sweep of rival Iowa to close out the home portion of the regular season schedule. Plus, Evan goes through his weekly Omaha Eight list of College World Series contenders. 

Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Justin Frommer talk Nebraska softball’s Big Ten title, shaky baseball at Ohio State, final takeaways from spring volleyball — and who’s stood out — long‑view football recruiting and newly announced events.

Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Evan Bland dive into Nebraska’s Big Red Rebuild, from Memorial Stadium reseating and donor dollars to Matt Rhule’s NIL push, over‑the‑cap roster spending and how all of it lands with a fan base juggling tradition, ticket hikes and a rapidly changing college football economy.

In this week's edition of the World-Herald baseball show, Evan Bland and Ben Doody size up Nebraska's NCAA tournament regional hosting possibilities. Evan shares whether he thinks NU's hosting odds are higher or lower than 50 percent. The guys preview Nebraska's game against Kansas State and the remainder of the Big Ten schedule. 

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland break down the proposed “Big Red Rebuild” of Memorial Stadium, Matt Rhule’s request for more roster money, expectations for the program and what to watch for in the NFL draft.

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk about Nebraska baseball's sweep of USC in front of record crowds, chances of Nebraska hosting an NCAA regional and how the team’s performance matches that of 2021.

Sam McKewon introduces the Omaha World-Herald's new Nebraska volleyball writer, Justin Frommer. The two chat about the upcoming season and spring activity.

In this week's episode of The World-Herald baseball show, Evan Bland and Ben Doody talk about the state of the Nebraska baseball season after the Huskers dropped three out of four to Kansas and Oregon.  Plus, the guys talk about the future of the Huskers' rivalry against Kansas, preview a huge weekend series against USC, and look at Evan's weekly Omaha Eight list of College World Series contenders. 

Wilson Moore joins for an emergency Pick Six Podcast to discuss starting center Berke Buyuktuncel entering the transfer portal after two seasons at NU. Why Buyuktuncel left and where the Huskers might turn — as soon as this weekend — to rebuild their entire frontcourt. 

In this week's episode of the World-Herald baseball show, Evan Bland answers one question at the top of the show: How far is Nebraska from being on his list of College World Series contenders?  Evan and Ben Doody also talk about how the Huskers have fared relative to expectations, where NU ranks in the Big Ten, and what fans can expect Tuesday when the Huskers host Kansas. 

Sam McKewon and Tom Shatel relive Nebraska’s first NCAA tournament wins in men’s basketball, what Fred Hoiberg’s breakthrough means for the program’s future and how Matt Rhule’s Huskers are trying to build a tougher identity this spring — hoping to gain national relevance again.

In the Pick Six pod's weekly baseball show, Evan Bland and Ben Doody talk about the surging Nebraska baseball and softball teams.  The guys look at both teams' NCAA tournament seeding and look ahead to a jam-packed April that includes a huge Husker baseball series against USC at Haymarket Park.  Evan also reviews his weekly Omaha Eight, which involves a major shakeup compared to last week's field. 

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's Husker roster. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.