The Pick Six Podcast - Husker sports news and analysis

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p> <p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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. </p>

<p><span data-teams="true">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.</span></p>

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

<p>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.</p>

<p class="p1">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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p class="p1">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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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. </p> <p>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? </p>

<p>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! </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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?</p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p> <p>Plus, Sam answers a question: What would it look like if NU upset the Utes in Vegas?</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>World-Herald Nebraska basketball beat writer Wilson Moore joins Sam McKewon and Ben Doody on Behind the Ballot. </p> <p>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. </p>

<p>In an emergency episode, Sam McKewon and Ben Doody react to the news that Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola plans to transfer. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>Sam also breaks down what the Huskers' offense may look like with TJ Lateef under center, and the guys break down what Nebraska needs out of its defense. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p> <p>Plus: The guys look ahead to Nebraska's 2025 football schedule. What would it take to put together a College Football Playoff resume? </p>

<p>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." </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p> <p>Plus, Sam predicts the Nebraska-Iowa winner, while Ben says he's still on the fence. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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

<p>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.</p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

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

<p>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. </p> <p><strong>Time stamps</strong></p> <p>0:00 Sam and Evan discuss takeaways from the press conferences so far this week, including Mike Ekeler and Archie Wilson.</p> <p>5:15 The duo talk what parts of the Nebraska coaches' hype they are skeptical of and needs to be proven.</p> <p>15:27 Sam and Evan rank the hardest games on Nebraska football's 2025 schedule.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>37:53 Sam and Evan decide what they believe was the last great Nebraska football win.</p>

<p>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?</p>