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Sam McKewon and Evan Bland react to Troy Dannen's sellout streak thoughts and his provocative comments about NIL support, unpack Nebraska football's robust confidence in its running backs after Emmett Johnson has left, and go over a series of 2026 season over/unders, including Anthony Colandrea's passing stats. 

Sam chimes in on the Ice Cream truck driver debate before talking Nebraska football.

Sam McKewon and Justin Frommer look at Nebraska VB's opening weekend, the Teraya Sigler/Skyler Pierce battle at L2, the Manaia Ogbechie/Kenna Cogill battle at middle blocker, and who might NU's X Factor this season. Also, Justin picks his Final Four - making a surprise omission.

Sam McKewon and Ben Doody return for another season of Behind The Ballot! Sam lays out his top 25 - which is different than the Associated Press Top 25 - while explaining why two Big Ten teams, ranked in the AP top 20, aren't on his list.

Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Gary Sharp break down the midway point of Nebraska football training camp. What's gone wrong along the offensive line, and can the Huskers finally fix it? Plus, is Indiana a grudge match for Nebraska? 

In this week's Pick Six Podcast, Tom Shatel, Gary Sharp and Sam McKewon discuss whether Nebraska football can show progress and even be a better team while a tougher schedule keeps the Huskers at the same record. Also: Why hasn't NU's offensive line play, over the last several years, been better? 

Sam joins the show to share the latest on Husker football training camp.

Connor and Mike add more input on Husker training camp after their conversation with Sam McKewon.

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland give their early takes on Nebraska football's linemen, wideouts and running backs, discuss just where Anthony Colandrea should rank - and needs to rank - among Big Ten quarterbacks before the season, and predict which Huskers will be voted to wear single-digit jerseys. 

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.

Sam has the latest Husker football training camp updates.

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?

Sam shares the latest from the Big Ten Media Days and breaks down what to expect from the Huskers tomorrow.

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.

We talk Big Ten Coaches and Husker football with Sam as we inch closer to media days.

Sam McKewon wrote an article this weekend about the Nebraska-Creighton basketball rivalry, we ask what it means for the status of basketball in a football state.

Sam chimed in on his tweet regarding the Husker running back before diving into the new addition to the football team and the offseason status.

Sam joins The Grum to talk some Huskers!

Martinez, Tommy Armstrong, and Taylor Martinez among others. Colandrea is one of 8 QBs in the B1G who rushed for 200+ yards lastyear (he had 649 yards and 10 TDs on the ground).-The World-Herald's Sam McKewon wrote that Matt Rhule's motto this year for the team is ‘WIN TOXIC,' referring to charting turnovermargin differential and explosive plays differential. Nebraska was plus-2 in turnover margin last year and plus-6 in explosive plays andwent 7-6 on the season—but they have performed poorly in those matters in most conference gamesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Connor and Mike react to where Nebraska lands in CBS Sports' "Best College Sports Season" rankings. Sam McKewon joins us to share us the latest on former Husker AD Shawn Eichorst going to Wisconsin.

-The World Herald's Sam McKewon did a great dive into the B1G's 54 non-conference games this year, and it's not pretty as we exist ina world where it's all about making the playoffs and pushing toward the least amount of losses prior to conference play as possible-McKewon points out that there are just 14 games against Power 4 competition of the 54 non-con games of the league---Nebraska,Indiana, Penn State, USC and Washington have zero---28 games vs. Group of 6 teams, and 12 games vs. the FCS. We'll see you all in lateSeptember/early October for conference play….Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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? 

We find out if Sam watched the Nebrasketball movie before diving into the passing of the NCAA's 5-for-5 law.

-The World-Herald's Sam McKewon wrote about the line yesterday after a discussion with Matt Rhule, and it's clear that Rhule wants guys like Riley Van Poppel to finally have that breakout year like we saw in Ty Robinson's last season-McKewon mentions that in the B1G era, Nebraska's best d-linemen have been the Davis Twins, Ty Robinson, Randy Gregory, Ben Stille, and Maliek Collins. He also mentions that if the current linemen reach their ceilings….Van Poppel could be as good as Robinson; Kade Pietrzak as good as Ben Stille; Williams Nwaneri as good as Randy Gregory; and Jasear Whittington similar to Maliek Collins. Not saying he's expecting it, but that's their ceiling comparisons….are these feasible to reach and are the comparisons OK?Show sponsored by PINNACLE BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.

Sam has takeaways on what has transpired so far in the CWS. He also have the latest on Nebraska football.

Sam joins us with takes on the NBA Finals and the Brendan Sorbet saga.

-The World-Herald's Sam McKewon wrote about it yesterday, pointing out that Nebraska's offense over the last 4 years really hasn't been goodenough—especially in 2023, the first year of Matt Rhule. It did improve the last 2 years but not to the point where it is acceptable-Nebraska continues to have issues in the red zone—a big reason why they just haven't been able to pull off big wins or get to 8-9 win seasonsfor quite some time. There are lots of things to point to…but how do they get better in the red zone? Can Anthony Colandrea make thembetter?Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

Sam has the latest on Husker athletics and College football.

Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Gary Sharp dive into the excitement surrounding Husker softball and baseball and wonder where Jordy Frahm ranks among Nebraska's all-time best female athletes. The conversation shifts to the Big Ten/SEC power play and finishes with reaction to recent pickups in the Husker football recruiting class of 2027.

Sam is hyped up for big weekend of Husker athletics.

Husker softball legend Peaches James joins Sam McKewon to share her journey from Papillion-La Vista star to Nebraska ace, College World Series standout and Hall of Famer. James reflects on the family culture built by Rhonda Revelle and Lori Sippel, the explosion of women’s softball and NIL, her connection with Jordy Frahm and why she believes this Nebraska team can bring home a national title. The Husker Legends series is presented by Liberty First Credit Union.

Sam joins Happer and Schaefer to talk Husker athletics. He shares which local prospect he believes Nebraska missed out on, his thoughts on recent NCAA legislation, and more.

We continue the discussion on the Nebraska football program and the Sam McKewon write up.

Gary Sharp, who many know as a local sports radio personality, is joining the Omaha World-Herald's staff at the digital sports coordinator. Sam McKewon and Tom Shatel welcome Gary and get his thoughts on Nebraska and Creighton athletics.

-The Omaha World Herald's Sam McKewon broke down the added $5 million LLC agreement in Matt Rhule's new contract Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sam answers hypothetical questions surrounding Nebraska football and shares why Matt Rhule has his best roster going into his 4th season at the helm.

Talking perception surrounding Nebraska football with our good friend Sam McKewon. We reminisce the past Nebraska special teams blunders.

Sam McKewon, Evan Bland and Justin Frommer talk Nebraska softball’s Big Ten title, shaky baseball at Ohio State, final takeaways from spring volleyball — and who’s stood out — long‑view football recruiting and newly announced events.

Sam has the latest on Nebraska football and determines if Matt Rhule can achieve a 10-win season at some point.

Sam McKewon, Tom Shatel and Evan Bland dive into Nebraska’s Big Red Rebuild, from Memorial Stadium reseating and donor dollars to Matt Rhule’s NIL push, over‑the‑cap roster spending and how all of it lands with a fan base juggling tradition, ticket hikes and a rapidly changing college football economy.

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland break down the proposed “Big Red Rebuild” of Memorial Stadium, Matt Rhule’s request for more roster money, expectations for the program and what to watch for in the NFL draft.

Happer & Schaefer talk to Sam McKewon of the OWH about Nebraska Basketball and Football offseason topics.

Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk about Nebraska baseball's sweep of USC in front of record crowds, chances of Nebraska hosting an NCAA regional and how the team’s performance matches that of 2021.

Sam has the latest updates on Nebraska football.

Sam McKewon introduces the Omaha World-Herald's new Nebraska volleyball writer, Justin Frommer. The two chat about the upcoming season and spring activity.

We get Sam's thoughts on the Spring game and the Huskers midweek win over the Jays.

Sam answers how the Nebraska football is affected if men's hoops beats Iowa in the Sweet 16. He also shares what we can expect to see in the upcoming spring game.

Sam McKewon share his takes on the upcoming showdown between the Huskers and the Trojans.