The Pick Six Podcast - Husker sports news and analysis

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel recap Nebraska's first six games and how the Husker can improve in the second half of the season. 

Halfway through the season, the crew takes stock of where Nebraska stacks up against the CFP bubble teams.

They talk how they would grade the Huskers so far this season and what is bringing their grades up or dropping them down. They also break down if they are optimistic or pessimistic about the rest of the season.

The trio talks how Matt Rhule wants to improve the Huskers' run game in the back half of the season and how Nebraska can bring its numbers up.

They talk which players surprised or impressed them so far this year.

They close out with their picks.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel react to Nebraska's disappointing overtime loss to Illinois and discuss which areas the Huskers can adjust going into the rest of Big Ten play.

The guys talk about the fans' upset feelings after NU let another lead slip away and another close loss, but the three debate whether this version has a different identity.

Tom gives thoughts on how Dylan Raiola handled his first real test against a solid Big Ten defense and the three have a conversation about when the freshman will take over as a true leader of the team and how other players will respond.

They also talk about how Illinois had success against the Blackshirts and how Nebraska's offensive strategy can change to keep the defense fresh in the fourth quarter.

The trio then bring up Nebraska AD Troy Dannen's comments speaking out against hosting Big Ten Friday night games and consider a resolution to the issue of Michigan and Ohio State refusing Friday games.

The show switches to basketball with the three debating what the Huskers will be strong in before Sam talks about why Fred Hoiberg decided to bring in so many big man transfers to alleviate a rebounding issue.

They end the show with picks and a lookahead to the first road trip of the season to West Lafeyette.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel preview Nebraska vs. Illinois and talk what updates are needed at Memorial Stadium.

The crew opens with Nebraska playing on Friday because of a Shawn Eichorst's decision that has carried over but that the Huskers are resilient and can handle it. 

They then move to why Nebraska's sellout streak has lasted for 400 games, while other programs' have seen theirs broken.

The three also talk why the sellout streak may be working against the fan experience and what needs to be updated at Memorial Stadium for Husker Nation.

They talk how, as Matt Rhule said in his press conference, that Nebraska and Illinois are mirror images of each other and because of that what becomes more important in the matchup.

The crew talks what we can learn about the Huskers during their game against the Illini and the upcoming games as well.

They talk Illinois: are the Illini at top 25 team, what the crew expects from the Illinois, etc.

The three talk No. 5 Nebraska volleyball's sweep of No. 2 Stanford, and what it means if the Huskers beat No. 4 Louisville this week. And how good is No. 1 Pitt? 

They close out with their picks for Week 4 and how high Colorado games are on their watch list.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel talk Nebraska's win over Colorado, Christian Jones' commit and more.

The crew opens with the electric night — and celebration — of the Huskers' win over Colorado and how it could be a springboard for getting back to the old Nebraska.

They talk what Saturday's win means for the rest of the season and how it may have caused a domino effect that led to the commit of Omaha Westside's Christian Jones.

The crew talks the Northern Iowa game and how it sets up the Huskers for Big Ten play.

They talk other Big Ten questions such as will Nebraska vs. Purdue be on national TV and did Iowa State reveal a weakness in Iowa that the Huskers can exploit.

The three talk Nebraska football ranked for the first time since 2019 (preseason), 2016 (regular season).

They close out with their weekly picks.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel talk all things Nebraska vs. Colorado, including the rivalry, the recruiting and more.

The crew opens with No. 2 Nebraska volleyball being swept by unranked SMU and how that will impact the Huskers in the postseason.

They then move onto Nebraska football vs. Colorado and what would impact the Huskers more: a win or a loss.

The three then talk which teams on their schedule do the Huskers want/need to beat and if Colorado is one of those teams.

They talk Nebraska's big recruiting weekend: who the recruiting targets are and what impact the Colorado game could make on the recruits.

The crew breaks down the key takeaways from the UTEP win and how it can be applied to Saturday's game.

They then try to answer the question: what does Nebraska need to do to beat Colorado.

The three then reminisce on past Colorado games and the rivalry itself.

They close out with their picks for Week 2!

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel answer rapid fire questions ahead of Nebraska's season opener, such as will Dylan Raiola throw for 3,000 yards this season.

0:00 Finally the end of fall camp

3:15 Favorite season-opening memories

13:30 Is it better to start at home or play a non-Power conference opponent first?

20:30 Matt Rhule's comments on not easing Dylan Raiola into the starting quarterback role and what will Heinrich Haarberg do

23:30 Answering questions on topics such as Nebraska winning one-score games, Huskers have at least three NFL draft picks, etc.

43:30 Predictions Nebraska's season record 

46:15 Picks for Week 1

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel talk the breaking news of Dylan Raiola being named the starting quarterback and discuss if the single-digit jerseys are the new Blackshirts.

The crew opens with some quick takes on Nebraska with the start of the season just a week away.

This week, the Huskers announced who is receiving the single-digit jerseys in 2024. Are these jerseys the new Blackshirts for Nebraska? They also talk the disparity between the amount of defensive players that received them vs. the offensive ones. What do the Blackshirts mean now?

The three give their bold predictions for the Huskers' 2024 season and predictions for the early games.

They then move onto volleyball, and what they expect to see from John Cook's team this season. Is this a championship or bust year?

Breaking news mid-podcast: Dylan Raiola named the starting quarterback.

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel break down which Nebraska football positions are season-ready and which ones still have questions.

Here's a look at the full podcast's topics:

0:00 Dog days of training camp and the boxes left to check

3:00 Can't start the season with an "or" on the depth chart at quarterback

4:00 Single digit jersey predictions and will Raiola receive one?

9:10 Trusted and questionable position groups as training camp winds down

22:45 Nebraska's run vs. pass game

24:00 How is Nebraska a developmental program and navigating the NIL and transfer portal

48:00 Teams to watch this season

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland, Tom Shatel and Wilson Moore break down the first week of Nebraska's football camp, including:

» Saturday's (Aug. 3) open practice

» Teddy Prochazka injury

» Hearing from John Butler for the first time

» Getting votes in coaches poll

» The hardest and easiest games on the Huskers' schedule

In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel break down the storylines to watch for Nebraska football and volleyball this season.