The Pick Six Podcast - Husker sports news and analysis

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. 

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? 

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! 

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. 

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?

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. 

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. 

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

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.

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

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. 

In an emergency episode, Sam McKewon and Ben Doody react to the news that Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola plans to transfer. 

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. 

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. 

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.