In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel break down why Saturday's No. 1 Nebraska-No. 2 Wisconsin volleyball match feels so much bigger and the various factors that make it feel like the sport's "Match of the Century".

The guys discuss how vastly the sport of volleyball has grown, and how TV networks are beginning to treat women's sports as a whole before debating whether big matches such as this weekend's should move to a new time slot rather than the current Saturday night format. 

The trio then move on to previewing the Husker football game and what Matt Rhule's messages throughout the last few weeks mean for the program big picture-wise in what is a constant 'fishbowl' setting where every quote and move is magnified. 

The three debate what the team's expectations should be in the second half and how NU will look in a winnable game as a heavy home favorite.

The episode wraps up with the crew making their Week 8 picks.

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In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel break down the first half of the season and look ahead to the final six games. They also look at the differences between SEC and Big Ten football.

The crew opens by breaking down the first half of the season and what they like and dislike from the Huskers so far.

They then move on to address Tom's recent column on Nebraska not needing to apologize for how they win, and discuss how while the Husker offense might seem shaky, they still have a defense.

The three also discuss the Nebraska quarterback situation: Heinrich Haarberg stepping up and the what-if with Jeff Sims who we've only seen in two games. Have the Huskers traded a potentially high ceiling (Sims) for a steady and higher floor (Haarberg).

They look ahead to the final six games and how Nebraska could win or lose each game. The three also question will a young receiver step up to help on offense.

Tom breaks down the difference between SEC and Big Ten football after attending LSU vs. Missouri.

They then move onto basketball and what Fred Hoiberg can accomplish in his fifth season and how the women's team will be better than last year.

The crew closes out with their picks.

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In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel look ahead to Nebraska football's game at Illinois and what it means for the Huskers now and rest of the season.

The crew opens by looking at the big picture of Nebraska football, particularly what coach Matt Rhule said on Monday. Where the Huskers go from here this season and how these last seven games are a sort of audition for Nebraska in the new Big Ten.

They then move on to how Rhule can get Nebraska to focus on the important things, aka not focusing on not losing.

The three then debate what the Illinois game means for Nebraska, if anything at all. And what would a win over the Illini mean?

The briefly look ahead at the basketball season and its Big Ten media days that are coming up.

The crew closes out with their picks.

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In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel look ahead to Nebraska vs. No. 2 Michigan and if there is less hype for the game. They also break down the Husker offense going old school.

The crew opens with a look ahead at the Huskers' game against No. 2 Michigan and why it feels like there is less hype for the game than normal.

They also take a look at how the Big Ten football teams look so far and is it possible to have a three-way tie in the East with Michigan, Penn State and Ohio State.

The three also look at Nebraska going old school on offense, and how that will help or hurt the Huskers.

The crew move onto basketball and how Fred Hoiberg appears to like his team and its culture this season. Does that translate into wins for the Huskers, especially in the Big Ten?

On the women's basketball side, they look at the impact on Allison Weidner's return and transfer Darian White. Who will help Alexis Markowski in the post? What is the expectations for the team in 2023-24?

They also take a look at Nebraska baseball before their fall exhibition against Omaha. How do the Huskers replace hitters who went in the MLB draft? They replaced much of the pitching rotation. Will the Rob Childress effect be effective?

The crew closes out with their picks.

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In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel look ahead to Nebraska vs. Louisiana Tech and the questions the Huskers must answer at quarterback and running back.

The crew opens by looking ahead to the Louisiana Tech game. Who will start at quarterback, Jeff Sims or Heinrich Haarberg? What will happen with the Huskers' top two running backs out for the season with injuries? 

They also look at Nebraska's win over Northern Illinois and how well coordinated the defense looked against the Huskies.

The trio look at Nebraska volleyball's rise to No. 2 and examine what is it is about this team that makes them different from previous Husker teams.

They look at recently released Nebraska men's basketball and baseball schedules and break down the winnable games and hard stretches.

They close out the podcast with their picks.

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In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel take a look at what Nebraska football needs to do after the 0-2 start, what's going on at quarterback and Husker volleyball's Top 5 win.

Right off the top, the crew begin with No. 4 Nebraska volleyball's four-set win over No. 5 Stanford.

They then turn to football and Matt Rhule's press conference on Monday where he was asked about Shedeur Sanders and 9/11. The trio breaks down the Colorado game and take a look at the Huskers' quarterback situation and how NU will respond to being 0-2. They also question whether the media and fans are being too harsh on Rhule and Nebraska this early in the season. 

The trio then discuss Memorial Stadium as it enters its 100th year and The World-Herald's series "Through These Gates."

As always, the crew closes out the show with their picks. 

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In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel look ahead to Nebraska's trip to Colorado and break down how the Huskers lost to Minnesota.

The crew starts what Colorado game and rivalry means.

They then turn to what cost Nebraska the season opener at Minnesota — the offense — and if the Huskers can fix it in one week.

The trio then continues their breakdown of the upcoming Colorado game and what both teams bring to the showdown. They also compare Matt Rhule's and Deion Sanders' different approaches to building a program.

They close out with their picks for Week 2 of college football.

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In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel break down a huge week in Nebraska Athletics: Volleyball's Memorial Stadium match and football's season opener.

The crew opens with a look ahead at Volleyball Day in Nebraska and what this means for the sport. Plus they look at how this is the perfect time to hold the event.

They then turn to Nebraska football's season opener at Minnesota and how it is different from previous coaches' first game. 

The three break down what the Huskers have to do in order to beat Minnesota and which players have to show up for Nebraska.

With an open college football Saturday, the crew look at the interesting storylines happening at other Midwest schools during opening weekend.

They close out with their picks for this weekend.

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In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel break down why Ted Carter leaving Nebraska matters, predict who will win the Big Ten West and preview Husker volleyball's season.

The crew starts with Ted Carter leaving Nebraska for Ohio State and what may be key Carter's replacement — retaining Trev Alberts as the Huskers athletic director.

They then discuss what they expect the Nebraska offense to do well — and who will play — once the Huskers take the field in Minneapolis.

The three turn to who will win the Big Ten West and those teams make the best case for playing in the conference championship.

The crew then break down the recent fall camp news from Matt Rhule — or lack thereof — and what their and fan expectations are heading into the first few games of the season. 

They close out with Nebraska volleyball and what they learned from the Huskers' scrimmage and what that means for the upcoming season.

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In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel break down why Ted Carter leaving Nebraska matters, predict who will win the Big Ten West and preview Husker volleyball's season.

The crew starts with Ted Carter leaving Nebraska for Ohio State and what may be key Carter's replacement — retaining Trev Alberts as the Huskers athletic director.

They then discuss what they expect the Nebraska offense to do well — and who will play — once the Huskers take the field in Minneapolis.

The three turn to who will win the Big Ten West and those teams make the best case for playing in the conference championship.

The crew then break down the recent fall camp news from Matt Rhule — or lack thereof — and what their and fan expectations are heading into the first few games of the season. 

They close out with Nebraska volleyball and what they learned from the Huskers' scrimmage and what that means for the upcoming season.

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