The Pick Six Podcast - Husker sports news and analysis

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

The lowa debacle, a late November collapse and immediate questions ahead

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. 

11-29
54:58

Is Iowa a must-win game for Matt Rhule Year 3 progress?

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. 

11-26
52:28

Iowa Week is here: Nebraska picks up the pieces; Sam's Top 25 ballot

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. 

11-25
15:09

How Nebraska football moves forward after Dayton Raiola decommitted

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. 

11-21
32:47

Nebraska's path to Top 25 contention

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. 

11-17
16:35

Why it isn't Dylan Raiola vs. TJ Lateef and recapping Nebraska's win over UCLA

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.

11-13
34:24

Talking Nebraska football and basketball with Dirk Chatelain

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.

11-06
01:00:56

Previewing Nebraska's and Creighton's basketball seasons

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

11-01
47:26

Nebraska's bowl-eligible. A win over USC would take the Huskers even farther

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.

10-29
57:11

Breaking down Matt Rhule's comments after Nebraska's loss to Minnesota

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.

10-23
58:47

The Penn State-Matt Rhule rumors and the Nebraska-Minnesota matchup

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.

10-16
01:11:29

What's stopping Nebraska from going on a run after Michigan State win?

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.

10-09
01:00:06

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

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.

10-02
01:00:46

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

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.

09-26
58:53

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

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

09-18
47:24

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

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.

09-11
40:32

The highs and lows of Nebraska's win over Cincinnati

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. 

09-04
01:08:57

Breaking down the matchup between Nebraska and Cincinnati

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. 

08-27
39:12

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

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 predictions by the numbers for Nebraska's season.

08-22
49:07

Breaking down Nebraska's schedule from easiest to hardest

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 skeptical of and needs to be proven. 15:27 Sam and Evan rank the hardest games on Nebraska football's 2025 schedule. 31:36 The duo discuss which Husker coordinator is most likely to win or be a finalist for the Broyles Award, an honor given to the best assistant in college football. 37:53 Sam and Evan decide what they believe was the last great Nebraska football win.

08-14
55:31

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