The Pick Six Podcast - Husker sports news and analysis
The Pick Six Podcast - Husker sports news and analysis

The Pick Six Podcast - Husker sports news and analysis

A can't-miss conversation between World-Herald staff writers covering the week's top Nebraska football topics.

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How tough really is Nebraska football's 2026 schedule?

How tough really is Nebraska football's 2026 schedule?

Sam McKewon breaks down the new coaches’ poll and what it says about Nebraska’s brutal 2026 slate, including showdowns with Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, Washington and Iowa. Sam also talks about Dylan Raiola’s “cornfields” comments, what they reveal about Oregon vs. Nebraska, and why the Huskers’ quarterback room — from Anthony Colandrea to T.J. Lateef — will be critical if Nebraska wants to turn a soft early schedule into momentum before a punishing November.

Nebraska volleyball's championship mindset

Nebraska volleyball's championship mindset

The pressure is real at Nebraska, but the Huskers are choosing to embrace it. Gary Sharp and Justin Frommer recap Big Ten Volleyball Media Day. Legacy talk, challengers to Nebraska's three-year reign as conference champions and feedback on reseating at the Devaney Center. 

Nebraska gets votes in coaches Top 25, takeaways from Husker FB Media Day

Nebraska gets votes in coaches Top 25, takeaways from Husker FB Media Day

Sam McKewon talks about his top takeaways from Husker football media day, why Anthony Colandrea isn't likely to lapse into a long monologue, the value of TJ Lateef talking with the press and where NU - and its opponents - landed in the coaches preseason top 25. Which one of the eight Big Ten teams inside the Top 25 shouldn't be ranked?

Curt Cignetti, Michigan's mess, Rhule under the radar and more Big Ten Media Days storylines

Curt Cignetti, Michigan's mess, Rhule under the radar and more Big Ten Media Days storylines

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland unpack the top five storylines from Big Ten Media Days, including Michigan's mess, Penn State's new era and the coaches we might be seeing in Chicago for the last time. Plus, what might we learn from Matt Rhule, Justin Evans, Andrew Marshall and Luke Lindenmeyer on Thursday.

Remembering Sam Foltz, SEC vs. Big Ten Media Days

Remembering Sam Foltz, SEC vs. Big Ten Media Days

Tom, Gary and Sam remember the tragic loss of Sam Foltz 10 years ago and the legacy that lives on from his life and the 2016 Nebraska football team. Also, a look at SEC Media Days, predicting Matt Rhule's tone at Big Ten Media Days and more. 

Examining Nebraska's RB room with Tikey Hayes addition, Mekhi Nelson charges dropped

Examining Nebraska's RB room with Tikey Hayes addition, Mekhi Nelson charges dropped

Sam, Evan and Gary dive deep into the Nebraska running back room after the Huskers added Tikey Hayes and state of Florida prosecutors dropped charges on Mekhi Nelson. Also: Do CFB magazines have it right on the Huskers? Will Dana Holgorsen open up the playbook? Does Matt Rhule overthink key moments? 

The 5-for-5 effect on Nebraska football's roster, June recruiting recap

The 5-for-5 effect on Nebraska football's roster, June recruiting recap

Gary Sharp, Evan Bland and Sam McKewon recap Nebraska's June recruiting efforts, how loading up on offensive linemen and defensive backs is part of NU's overall strategy and how the NCAA's new 5-for-5 ruling changes the Husker football roster picture, especially at quarterback. And what about all those superstars in volleyball? 

Husker camp update and is CWS attendance down?

Husker camp update and is CWS attendance down?

Sam McKewon and Gary Sharp discuss the upcoming College World Series championship between North Carolina and Oklahoma and the lack of drama and attendance this year. They also preview the Battle of the Boneyard seven-on-seven tournament, featuring 16 teams and many blue-chip players.

CWS bracket breakdown with Tom, Gary and Evan

CWS bracket breakdown with Tom, Gary and Evan

In The World-Herald's weekly baseball show, Gary Sharp, Evan Bland and Tom Shatel Gary Sharp get you ready for the College World Series. The trio discusses the bracket, who's the favorite on the field and in the stands. They also breakdown the future of college baseball if a super league existed, give their picks and share stories of the late Steve Pivovar. 

Brendan Sorsby ruling and massive football recruiting weekend

Brendan Sorsby ruling and massive football recruiting weekend

Gary Sharp and Sam McKewon talk Nebraska football's big recruiting weekend, the controversial Brendan Sorsby ruling and the College World Series lineup.