The Pick Six Podcast - Husker sports news and analysis

World-Herald Sports Editor Sam McKewon unpacks Nebraska's real chances to make the College Football Playoff, which aren't as unlikely as folks might think - if NU goes on a run, that is.

Jordan Larson recently joined the World-Herald's Gary Sharp for the Liberty First Credit Union Husker Legends series to discuss the excellence of Husker volleyball during her time in the 2000s and her professional career.

Nebraska has a bye week, but the conversation isn’t taking a break. Gary Sharp, Sam McKewon, and Evan Bland settle in for a Pick Six Podcast reset after Matt Rhule brings some extra heat to the microphone. Passionate? Absolutely. A turning point? That’s up for debate.

The guys get into the big feelings around Big Red, the plays Nebraska needs to finish, and a familiar question: How close are the Huskers to putting it all together?

Plus, who’s catching passes, who’s protecting the quarterback, and who can get healthy in time to help? From receiver frustrations to defensive injuries and the quarterback’s future, there’s plenty to chew on before the Halloween game.

World-Herald sports editor Sam McKewon discusses the likelihood of Nebraska football being ranked anytime soon and the memorable upset-filled Saturday of college football. 

Two weeks. Two gut punches. One very frustrated fan base. Nebraska let a fourth-quarter lead slip away at Oregon, losing on a touchdown with 28 seconds left. After the loss to Indiana, the Huskers are running out of ways to make heartbreak feel new.

Gary Sharp and Tom Shatel unpack the latest Nebraska football agony, Anthony Colandrea’s performance and the Dylan Raiola factor — because, of course, the former Husker quarterback had to be part of the story. Is Nebraska genuinely getting closer, or is “almost” becoming the most painful word in Husker football? 

Ahead of Nebraska football's game against Oregon, Sam McKewon gives his three keys to a Husker win.

Pack the caffeine and forget the sleep. Gary Sharp, Evan Bland and Sam McKewon break down the travel circus to Oregon — flights, late kick, a two-hour drive to Eugene and a possible postgame sprint for Sam and Evan to the airport.

Then, the football: Can Anthony Colandrea use his legs to stress Oregon’s defense? Can Nebraska’s pass rush disrupt the Ducks’ explosive offense, and can the Huskers eliminate the mistakes that doomed them against Indiana? The Pick Six Podcast breaks down the matchups, the keys to an upset and what this road test will reveal about Nebraska.

In this week's episide of Behind The Ballot, World-Herald Sports Editor Sam McKewon explains why Nebraska's loss to Indiana might make the best case yet for the Huskers to be ranked. 

Gary Sharp, Tom Shatel and Sam McKewon break down Nebraska’s frustrating loss to Indiana, the missed opportunities and what the Huskers must do to beat a ranked opponent. Was it a sign Nebraska is closer than ever to breaking through?

Tom sees reasons for optimism, Gary wants Nebraska to get over the hump, and Sam makes a bold prediction: Nebraska will beat Oregon — and win big. Is he onto something? The guys debate what comes next for Big Red.

Nebraska is back in uncharted territory. Indiana has become a force nobody can ignore. Both teams are 5–0, but only one can leave Memorial Stadium with its perfect record intact.

Gary Sharp and Sam McKewon break down Indiana’s unexpected rise, Nebraska’s evolving identity, and the high-stakes showdown that could reshape the Big Ten narrative. From coaching and execution to potential game-changing wrinkles, this matchup is about far more than staying undefeated.

For Nebraska, it’s a chance to silence the doubters and prove the program is ready for its next chapter.

Storylines, the stakes, and what could ultimately decide this clash of undefeated teams.