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Sam McKewon

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I'm a sports editor and a Nebraska columnist for the Omaha World-Herald/HuskerExtra. DMs open. Email: [email protected].

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  • 4 days ago | omaha.com | Sam McKewon |Evan Bland

    In the latest episode of the Pick Six Podcast, Sam McKewon and Evan Bland talk all things Nebraska football recruiting. Just want to listen? Listen to the full episode below:Don't want to miss an episode? Get the podcast on Apple Music, or check it out on Spotify. Also, find Sam, Tom and Evan on Twitter, plus leave us a comment on The World-Herald Facebook page. • Texts from columnists• The most breaking Husker news• Cutting-edge commentary• Husker history photo galleriesGet started

  • 1 week ago | fremonttribune.com | Sam McKewon

    LINCOLN — To those who might think Nebraska's playing it a little too cool with its 2026 recruiting class, NU coach Matt Rhule brought a heavyweight to the Huskers' final official visit weekend. A giant cow, that is, to stand in a photo shoot and help Nebraska land some of its top targets. Rhule, wearing sunglasses and resting a foot on a '80-style boombox, posed in front of the massive, staid beast Friday night.

  • 1 week ago | beatricedailysun.com | Sam McKewon

    LINCOLN — To those who might think Nebraska's playing it a little too cool with its 2026 recruiting class, NU coach Matt Rhule brought a heavyweight to the Huskers' final official visit weekend. A giant cow, that is, to stand in a photo shoot and help Nebraska land some of its top targets. Rhule, wearing sunglasses and resting a foot on a '80-style boombox, posed in front of the massive, staid beast Friday night.

  • 1 week ago | theindependent.com | Sam McKewon

    LINCOLN — That blazing orange orb set Memorial Stadium’s west façade and a scorching field got a little cooler. This is Thursday night in the old battleship during the last of Nebraska football’s June 2025 camps.

  • 1 week ago | kearneyhub.com | Sam McKewon

    Nebraska received a commit from Anaheim (California) Servite tight end Luke Sorensen. Three takes on the decision of the 6-foot-4, 245-pounder:Nasty, shove-your-mug blockerNU head coach Matt Rhule likes physical, controlling edge blockers who impose their will, and Sorensen’s Hudl highlight tape shows plenty of impressive stuff. Sorensen locks onto defenders, turns them away from the play, and drives them to the ground.

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Sam McKewon
Sam McKewon @swmckewonOWH
11 Jun 25

ESPN/CWS analysts @KP_Omaha and @ChrisBurke02 break down the CWS field and Dave Van Horn's quest for a title. Story from @MPattersonOWH: https://t.co/NuHq45ozFo

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Sam McKewon @swmckewonOWH
11 Jun 25

Nebraska softball schedule includes early major tournaments, UCLA home series: https://t.co/zExhyd9MKc

Sam McKewon
Sam McKewon @swmckewonOWH
11 Jun 25

Recruiting from Tuesday: Rex Waterman commits: https://t.co/wLGK1fIfHm Darion Jones previews upcoming OV to NU: https://t.co/rtbbFSRKm9