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Two weeks. Two gut punches. One very frustrated fan base. Nebraska let a fourth-quarter lead slip away at Oregon, losing on a touchdown with 28 seconds left. After the loss to Indiana, the Huskers are running out of ways to make heartbreak feel new. Gary Sharp and Tom Shatel unpack the latest Nebraska football agony, Anthony Colandrea’s performance and the Dylan Raiola factor — because, of course, the former Husker quarterback had to be part of the story. Is Nebraska genuinely getting closer, or is “almost” becoming the most painful word in Husker football? 

Pack the caffeine and forget the sleep. Gary Sharp, Evan Bland and Sam McKewon break down the travel circus to Oregon — flights, late kick, a two-hour drive to Eugene and a possible postgame sprint for Sam and Evan to the airport. Then, the football: Can Anthony Colandrea use his legs to stress Oregon’s defense? Can Nebraska’s pass rush disrupt the Ducks’ explosive offense, and can the Huskers eliminate the mistakes that doomed them against Indiana? The Pick Six Podcast breaks down the matchups, the keys to an upset and what this road test will reveal about Nebraska.

Gary Sharp, Tom Shatel and Sam McKewon break down Nebraska’s frustrating loss to Indiana, the missed opportunities and what the Huskers must do to beat a ranked opponent. Was it a sign Nebraska is closer than ever to breaking through? Tom sees reasons for optimism, Gary wants Nebraska to get over the hump, and Sam makes a bold prediction: Nebraska will beat Oregon — and win big. Is he onto something? The guys debate what comes next for Big Red.

On the latest Pick Six Podcast, Gary Sharp, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland look back at Nebraska’s wild comeback against Maryland and what that game revealed about this team heading into Indiana’s visit to Memorial Stadium. The guys examine Indiana’s calm, process-driven approach, Nebraska’s evolving mindset and whether the Huskers can maintain their standard when the stakes — and the opponent — get bigger. Plus, who are Nebraska’s “cut stoppers” — the players who can make the biggest plays when the game turns?

Gary Sharp, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland dig into what Nebraska’s 4-0 start really means — and what still needs to be proven. They break down the Huskers’ evolving offense and commitment to the run game. What has Rob Aurich changed, and is Nebraska’s defense developing an identity? Turtle power is coming to Lincoln — and we make our picks.    

On Behind The Ballot, Sam McKewon and Ben Doody discuss whether Husker fans should expect their team to be ranked if Nebraska beats Maryland this weekend. Plus: Why Sam doesn't have a Big Ten team ranked higher than 10th, and why Michigan remains in his Top 25. 

Gary Sharp, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland discuss whether Michigan State is a must-win for Nebraska to prove this team is different, how winning impacts the future of the Memorial Stadium project, and what the Huskers actually learned from three comfortable nonconference wins before the real test begins.  

Back to South Bend. Back to 2000. The guys revist Nebraska's unforgettable trip to Notre Dame, when thousands of Husker fans took over South Bend. Plus, Anthony Colandrea's fast start, the potential of Nebraska's offense and an early read on the Big Ten after two weeks. What do the early results say about the conference schedule ahead. 

Evan Bland and Gary Sharp break down Nebraska's 56-7 rout of Bowling Green. The Huskers are 2-0, and this one was never in doubt. Is Nebraska getting better, or just beating up on two overmatched MAC teams? A spin around the wacky world of week 2 of college football. Plus, we finish with two truths and a lie.