A talk-show host's take on the 2026 Huskers with Gary Sharp

A talk-show host's take on the 2026 Huskers with Gary Sharp

Author: Omaha World-Herald August 27, 2026 Duration: 37:34

How do you know when a Nebraska football season is actually a success? Omaha World-Herald Executive Editor Ben Doody sits down with Gary Sharp to talk about the season from a sports-talk perspective — and what would make 2026 a success. successful campaign for the Huskers.


For fans who live and breathe Nebraska football, there’s a rhythm to the week that builds toward game day. The Pick Six Podcast from the Omaha World-Herald fits right into that cycle, offering a grounded and informed discussion straight from the newsroom. Each episode features the paper’s own staff writers breaking down the latest developments, from Saturday’s game film and pivotal plays to the recruiting trails and coaching decisions shaping the program’s future. This isn’t just reaction; it’s analysis rooted in daily beat reporting and a deep understanding of Husker sports history. You’ll hear the kind of candid, knowledgeable conversation that happens after the notebooks are closed, where perspectives clash and the bigger picture comes into focus. Tuning into this podcast feels like pulling up a chair at the press box after the final whistle, providing clarity on what just happened and what it means for the weeks ahead. It’s an essential companion for anyone who wants to move beyond the headlines and into the substantive talk that defines a passionate fan base.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
How tough really is Nebraska football's 2026 schedule? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:06
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 “cornfield…
Nebraska volleyball's championship mindset [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:33
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 champi…
Remembering Sam Foltz, SEC vs. Big Ten Media Days [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:10
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…
Husker camp update and is CWS attendance down? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:39
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-…
CWS bracket breakdown with Tom, Gary and Evan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:48
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.…