20 days ago
The Big Ten has announced the kickoff time for Nebraska's Big Ten opener. The Huskers will face the Michigan State Spartans in East Lansing, MI, on Saturday, Sept. 26, with kickoff at 4 p.m. CT.
The game will air on BTN for the second straight week, as this week's matchup with North Dakota will also air on BTN. Apart from Nebraska's Black Friday game against the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Huskers' remaining Big Ten kickoff times have yet to be announced.
The Big Ten opener will be the 15th game between the Huskers and the Spartans. Nebraska leads the series 10-4 and won the last meeting 38-27 in Lincoln in 2025.
Nebraska returns to action on Saturday, Sept. 19, when the Huskers host North Dakota. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. CT and will air on BTN.
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The game will air on BTN for the second straight week, as this week's matchup with North Dakota will also air on BTN. Apart from Nebraska's Black Friday game against the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Huskers' remaining Big Ten kickoff times have yet to be announced.
The Big Ten opener will be the 15th game between the Huskers and the Spartans. Nebraska leads the series 10-4 and won the last meeting 38-27 in Lincoln in 2025.
Nebraska returns to action on Saturday, Sept. 19, when the Huskers host North Dakota. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. CT and will air on BTN.
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22 days ago
Nebraska volleyball schedule 2026: Dates, times, TV channels, live streams for Huskers home and away matches originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Fall sports season is back, which means it's time for women's college volleyball. As always, one of the nation's top programs is ready to dominate — get ready for Nebraska to hit the court.
Even with a lethal core squad, the Huskers fell short of a ***** le last year, losing to eventual champions Texas A&M in the Elite Eight. Prior to the regional final, Nebraska had sat strongly at the top of the national polls as it won 33 consecutive matches.
But a curtain call is looming for this era of Nebraska volleyball, as many of the program's star players are heading into their senior year. Outside hitter Harper Murray, middle blocker Andi Jackson, setter Bergen Reilly and libero Laney Choboy will all have an extra sense of determination as they look to secure a national ***** le before graduating.
Nebraska ranked No. 1 in the preseason AVCA coaches poll. Can Dani Busboom-Kelly lead the Huskers to a ***** le in her second year at the helm?
#volleyball #sporting #national
Fall sports season is back, which means it's time for women's college volleyball. As always, one of the nation's top programs is ready to dominate — get ready for Nebraska to hit the court.
Even with a lethal core squad, the Huskers fell short of a ***** le last year, losing to eventual champions Texas A&M in the Elite Eight. Prior to the regional final, Nebraska had sat strongly at the top of the national polls as it won 33 consecutive matches.
But a curtain call is looming for this era of Nebraska volleyball, as many of the program's star players are heading into their senior year. Outside hitter Harper Murray, middle blocker Andi Jackson, setter Bergen Reilly and libero Laney Choboy will all have an extra sense of determination as they look to secure a national ***** le before graduating.
Nebraska ranked No. 1 in the preseason AVCA coaches poll. Can Dani Busboom-Kelly lead the Huskers to a ***** le in her second year at the helm?
#volleyball #sporting #national
23 days ago
Nebraska volleyball returns to action on Friday night by hosting the Baylor Bears. The Huskers are coming off a sweep of New Mexico on Thursday night.
Nebraska is undefeated all-time against Baylor, with a 32-0 record. In their last meeting, the Huskers swept the Bears in 2021.
The Huskers were voted the favorite in the 2026 Big Ten Preseason Poll after a vote by the league's 18 head coaches in July. The team is led by setter Bergen Reilly, who averages 10.70 ******* ists and 2.10 digs per set.
Nebraska was ranked No. 1 in the latest AVCA Coaches Poll released on Sept. 7. It marks the Huskers' 126th week all-time at No. 1 in the AVCA Coaches Poll, the most of any program in the nation.
The Huskers have been one of the most dominant home teams in the entire country over the last several seasons. Nebraska has won 48 regular-season home matches in a row at the Bob Devaney SportsCenter, going back to the start of the 2023 season.
#time
Nebraska is undefeated all-time against Baylor, with a 32-0 record. In their last meeting, the Huskers swept the Bears in 2021.
The Huskers were voted the favorite in the 2026 Big Ten Preseason Poll after a vote by the league's 18 head coaches in July. The team is led by setter Bergen Reilly, who averages 10.70 ******* ists and 2.10 digs per set.
Nebraska was ranked No. 1 in the latest AVCA Coaches Poll released on Sept. 7. It marks the Huskers' 126th week all-time at No. 1 in the AVCA Coaches Poll, the most of any program in the nation.
The Huskers have been one of the most dominant home teams in the entire country over the last several seasons. Nebraska has won 48 regular-season home matches in a row at the Bob Devaney SportsCenter, going back to the start of the 2023 season.
#time
23 days ago
Nebraska 3-New Mexico 0: 25-12, 25-13, 25-15
Well that was a quick match to start out the Huskers' season at the Bob Devaney Center! Everyone was excited to be back in the Bob tonight to watch some Husker volleyball and they really kept it short and sweet for the fans tonight with a 3-0 sweep.
Former Husker Allie Sczech was on the call, for B1G+, tonight along with 2 others and they had said a couple times how New Mexico was getting into their rhythm after a win against their rival, New Mexico State, earlier this week. The Huskers kind of just squashed whatever confidence they had coming in by shutting them down.
We saw the same lineup we've been seeing since the first match so we should ******* ume this is the starting lineup that DBK is going with this year. Olivia Mauch got the libero jersey once again too. I wonder when, or if, we'll see Laney Choboy as the libero at all this season.
This is meant to be no shade whatsoever towards New Mexico, but the Huskers kind of made them look like a high school team. The first set especially was a hard one for the Lobos. New Mexico just didn't seem ready for what was to come.
#Huskers #season #first #libero
Well that was a quick match to start out the Huskers' season at the Bob Devaney Center! Everyone was excited to be back in the Bob tonight to watch some Husker volleyball and they really kept it short and sweet for the fans tonight with a 3-0 sweep.
Former Husker Allie Sczech was on the call, for B1G+, tonight along with 2 others and they had said a couple times how New Mexico was getting into their rhythm after a win against their rival, New Mexico State, earlier this week. The Huskers kind of just squashed whatever confidence they had coming in by shutting them down.
We saw the same lineup we've been seeing since the first match so we should ******* ume this is the starting lineup that DBK is going with this year. Olivia Mauch got the libero jersey once again too. I wonder when, or if, we'll see Laney Choboy as the libero at all this season.
This is meant to be no shade whatsoever towards New Mexico, but the Huskers kind of made them look like a high school team. The first set especially was a hard one for the Lobos. New Mexico just didn't seem ready for what was to come.
#Huskers #season #first #libero
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23 days ago
"Yeah, that's kinda fun, isn't it?" Offensive Coordinator Dana Holgorsen after the Huskers added a couple of defensive linemen for an explosive 4th & 1 on Saturday.
As the Huskers lined up for a 4th & 1 on the Ohio 37 in the middle of the 3rd quarter, the guy next to me checking out things through his binoculars said, "Hey, Jahsear and Anthony Jones are in there."
Oh, really?
I stopped taking notes, squinted a little and, I'm pretty sure, got an evil grin on my face as I checked out the pair staggered in a lead-blocker formation behind the right-overloaded offensive line with Anthony Colandrea under center and running back Jamal Rule right behind him.
I was fairly certain Jones and Whittington hadn't been sent out there to set up a Colandrea naked bootleg. I wasn't wrong.
#Huskers #colandrea #offensive
As the Huskers lined up for a 4th & 1 on the Ohio 37 in the middle of the 3rd quarter, the guy next to me checking out things through his binoculars said, "Hey, Jahsear and Anthony Jones are in there."
Oh, really?
I stopped taking notes, squinted a little and, I'm pretty sure, got an evil grin on my face as I checked out the pair staggered in a lead-blocker formation behind the right-overloaded offensive line with Anthony Colandrea under center and running back Jamal Rule right behind him.
I was fairly certain Jones and Whittington hadn't been sent out there to set up a Colandrea naked bootleg. I wasn't wrong.
#Huskers #colandrea #offensive
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27 days ago
CHICAGO — The second volleyball match Sunday night at Wrigley Field in the SEC-Big Ten Challenge was suspended because of excessive moisture on the court.
The decision was made to prevent injuries after players slipped several times on the wet surface.
With a sellout crowd of 43,067 energized for the first volleyball event at the iconic home of the Chicago Cubs, third-ranked Kentucky beat No. 11 Penn State in four sets in the opening match — just an appetizer for fans of the top-ranked Huskers, who filled nearly all of the seats at Wrigley.
Ideal conditions — or so it seemed — awaited Nebraska and Missouri. But the first set was stopped for more than 15 minutes after 2 points. Players from both teams dried the TeraFlex floor with towels as the humidity levels of a 72-degree night pushed past 80 percent.
"This was amazing," Nebraska coach Dani Busboom Kelly said. "I applaud the effort. But there's a reason our sport's indoors."
#wrigley #first
The decision was made to prevent injuries after players slipped several times on the wet surface.
With a sellout crowd of 43,067 energized for the first volleyball event at the iconic home of the Chicago Cubs, third-ranked Kentucky beat No. 11 Penn State in four sets in the opening match — just an appetizer for fans of the top-ranked Huskers, who filled nearly all of the seats at Wrigley.
Ideal conditions — or so it seemed — awaited Nebraska and Missouri. But the first set was stopped for more than 15 minutes after 2 points. Players from both teams dried the TeraFlex floor with towels as the humidity levels of a 72-degree night pushed past 80 percent.
"This was amazing," Nebraska coach Dani Busboom Kelly said. "I applaud the effort. But there's a reason our sport's indoors."
#wrigley #first
27 days ago
CHICAGO — The historic women's college volleyball match at Wrigley Field between Missouri and Nebraska was delayed early in the first set due to excessive moisture on the court.
After workers spent several minutes using mops on the court laid down on the Chicago Cubs' field, players from both teams got on their hands and knees with towels to try and dry the playing surface. Several Nebraska players took a break for a brief dance party when the P.A. started playing Justin Bieber's "Baby" before resuming their efforts to get the court playable. At least two people with leaf blowers eventually came out to help with the efforts.
The match resumed after about 20 minutes.
The Tigers and Cornhuskers, along with Penn State and Kentucky, played at Wrigley on Sunday, Sept. 6, as part of the Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge. It's the first time the iconic baseball stadium has hosted the sport.
Penn State and Kentucky played the first match, and players from both teams said the court got increasingly slick as the night wore on.
#penn
After workers spent several minutes using mops on the court laid down on the Chicago Cubs' field, players from both teams got on their hands and knees with towels to try and dry the playing surface. Several Nebraska players took a break for a brief dance party when the P.A. started playing Justin Bieber's "Baby" before resuming their efforts to get the court playable. At least two people with leaf blowers eventually came out to help with the efforts.
The match resumed after about 20 minutes.
The Tigers and Cornhuskers, along with Penn State and Kentucky, played at Wrigley on Sunday, Sept. 6, as part of the Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge. It's the first time the iconic baseball stadium has hosted the sport.
Penn State and Kentucky played the first match, and players from both teams said the court got increasingly slick as the night wore on.
#penn
27 days ago
At this point in the Major League Baseball season, Wrigley Field is typically hosting the Chicago Cubs as they make their stretch-run push toward the postseason.
This particular Sunday, however, baseball will take a back seat — and does so for a historic reason.
Headlined by powerhouse Nebraska, the Friendly Confines is set to host two outdoor volleyball matches on Sunday, Sept. 6 between the Cornhuskers and Missouri, and Penn State vs. Kentucky in the inaugural Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge.
Watch Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge at Wrigley Field with Fubo (free trial)
Sunday's match features just one of several neutral sites the Cornhuskers have played at to begin Year 2 of the Dani Busboom Kelly era in Lincoln, as Nebraska has already competed in the Players Era and Spikes Under The Lights events. With the return of All-Americans Bergen Reilly, Harper Murray and Andi Jackson, the Cornhuskers are looking to get back to the final weekend of the NCAA Tournament after falling in the quarterfinals last season.
#Cornhuskers #volleyball #season
This particular Sunday, however, baseball will take a back seat — and does so for a historic reason.
Headlined by powerhouse Nebraska, the Friendly Confines is set to host two outdoor volleyball matches on Sunday, Sept. 6 between the Cornhuskers and Missouri, and Penn State vs. Kentucky in the inaugural Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge.
Watch Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge at Wrigley Field with Fubo (free trial)
Sunday's match features just one of several neutral sites the Cornhuskers have played at to begin Year 2 of the Dani Busboom Kelly era in Lincoln, as Nebraska has already competed in the Players Era and Spikes Under The Lights events. With the return of All-Americans Bergen Reilly, Harper Murray and Andi Jackson, the Cornhuskers are looking to get back to the final weekend of the NCAA Tournament after falling in the quarterfinals last season.
#Cornhuskers #volleyball #season
28 days ago
Nebraska volleyball (4-0) will play in one of baseball's legendary venues on Sunday night. The Cornhuskers will face the Missouri Tigers in the Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge at Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs.
Since Volleyball Day in Nebraska in 2023, the Huskers have played in five different professional stadiums across the last four seasons. This match at Wrigley Field against Missouri is the sixth professional venue for the Huskers to play in since 2023.
This will be the 79th meeting all-time between these two schools, with Nebraska holding a 74-3-1 lead in the series. The last time the Huskers and the Tigers played was a Nebraska sweep in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 2023.
Nebraska setter Bergen Reilly was named Big Ten Setter of the Week last week. The senior averages 10.70 ******* ists and 2.10 digs per set.
Missouri middle blocker Lauren Larkin leads the SEC with a hitting percentage of .564. This is Larkin's first season with the Tigers, after spending the last two seasons with Utah State.
#Huskers #field
Since Volleyball Day in Nebraska in 2023, the Huskers have played in five different professional stadiums across the last four seasons. This match at Wrigley Field against Missouri is the sixth professional venue for the Huskers to play in since 2023.
This will be the 79th meeting all-time between these two schools, with Nebraska holding a 74-3-1 lead in the series. The last time the Huskers and the Tigers played was a Nebraska sweep in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 2023.
Nebraska setter Bergen Reilly was named Big Ten Setter of the Week last week. The senior averages 10.70 ******* ists and 2.10 digs per set.
Missouri middle blocker Lauren Larkin leads the SEC with a hitting percentage of .564. This is Larkin's first season with the Tigers, after spending the last two seasons with Utah State.
#Huskers #field
29 days ago
Nebraska volleyball schedule 2026: Dates, times, TV channels, live streams for Huskers home and away matches originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Fall sports season is back, which means it's time for women's college volleyball. As always, one of the nation's top programs is ready to dominate — get ready for Nebraska to hit the court.
Even with a lethal core squad, the Huskers fell short of a ******* le last year, losing to eventual champions Texas A&M in the Elite Eight. Prior to the regional final, Nebraska had sat strongly at the top of the national polls as it won 33 consecutive matches.
But a curtain call is looming for this era of Nebraska volleyball, as many of the program's star players are heading into their senior year. Outside hitter Harper Murray, middle blocker Andi Jackson, setter Bergen Reilly and libero Laney Choboy will all have an extra sense of determination as they look to secure a national ******* le before graduating.
Nebraska ranked No. 1 in the preseason AVCA coaches poll. Can Dani Busboom-Kelly lead the Huskers to a ******* le in her second year at the helm?
#Nebraska #volleyball #year #ready
Fall sports season is back, which means it's time for women's college volleyball. As always, one of the nation's top programs is ready to dominate — get ready for Nebraska to hit the court.
Even with a lethal core squad, the Huskers fell short of a ******* le last year, losing to eventual champions Texas A&M in the Elite Eight. Prior to the regional final, Nebraska had sat strongly at the top of the national polls as it won 33 consecutive matches.
But a curtain call is looming for this era of Nebraska volleyball, as many of the program's star players are heading into their senior year. Outside hitter Harper Murray, middle blocker Andi Jackson, setter Bergen Reilly and libero Laney Choboy will all have an extra sense of determination as they look to secure a national ******* le before graduating.
Nebraska ranked No. 1 in the preseason AVCA coaches poll. Can Dani Busboom-Kelly lead the Huskers to a ******* le in her second year at the helm?
#Nebraska #volleyball #year #ready
30 days ago
Harper Murray is a star on the top-ranked Nebraska volleyball team. The Cornhusker got some viral attention recently for something around her play.
Tom Brady brought his daughter to the match against Texas and gave Murray a hug. Of course, when the images were posted it sparked a viewing frenzy.
Murray and the Cornhuskers swept the Longhorns to reinforce their top ranking in front of the GOAT.
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Best images of Nebraska volleyball star Harper Murray
#Nebraska
Tom Brady brought his daughter to the match against Texas and gave Murray a hug. Of course, when the images were posted it sparked a viewing frenzy.
Murray and the Cornhuskers swept the Longhorns to reinforce their top ranking in front of the GOAT.
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Best images of Nebraska volleyball star Harper Murray
#Nebraska
1 month ago
Nebraska football printable 2026 schedule with dates, times and TV lineup originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Cornhuskers could improve as a team and have a similar or worse record because of a rugged schedule.
Nebraska went 7-6 last season, and the Cornhuskers follow that with a slate that includes a three-game stretch at home against defending national champion Indiana, at Oregon and at home against Washington. Nebraska closes the regular season with a home game against Ohio State and a road game against nemesis Iowa.
The Cornhuskers have some talent. Transfer quarterback Anthony Colandrea was the Mountain West's offensive player of the year last season. He'll have a chance to shine under offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen. Nebraska will need to replace Emmett Johnson, last year's Big Ten rushing leader.
MORE: Nebraska's Johnny Rodgers reacts to AP All-Time All-America honor
#Cornhuskers #last #schedule #offensive
The Cornhuskers could improve as a team and have a similar or worse record because of a rugged schedule.
Nebraska went 7-6 last season, and the Cornhuskers follow that with a slate that includes a three-game stretch at home against defending national champion Indiana, at Oregon and at home against Washington. Nebraska closes the regular season with a home game against Ohio State and a road game against nemesis Iowa.
The Cornhuskers have some talent. Transfer quarterback Anthony Colandrea was the Mountain West's offensive player of the year last season. He'll have a chance to shine under offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen. Nebraska will need to replace Emmett Johnson, last year's Big Ten rushing leader.
MORE: Nebraska's Johnny Rodgers reacts to AP All-Time All-America honor
#Cornhuskers #last #schedule #offensive
1 month ago
Nebraska's season-opening opponent has announced its starting quarterback. The Ohio Bobcats have named Nick Poulos the starter for the Bobcats' game against the Huskers in Lincoln.
This will be Poulos' first season as the starter after spending his last two seasons as a backup. In 12 games, he has thrown for 290 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception while completing only 45.6% of his passes.
The quarterback's legs will also be a factor in Ohio's spread option offense. He has also run for 184 yards and one touchdown in his career.
Ohio is coming off a 2025 season that saw the Bobcats finish with a 9-4 record and a victory over UNLV in the Frisco Bowl. The 2026 MAC coaches preseason poll picked Ohio to finish fourth with zero votes to win the MAC Championship.
Nebraska opens the 2026 season on Saturday, Sept. 5, when the Ohio Bobcats visit Memorial Stadium. Kickoff time is set for 11 a.m. CT and can be seen on FS1.
#starter
This will be Poulos' first season as the starter after spending his last two seasons as a backup. In 12 games, he has thrown for 290 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception while completing only 45.6% of his passes.
The quarterback's legs will also be a factor in Ohio's spread option offense. He has also run for 184 yards and one touchdown in his career.
Ohio is coming off a 2025 season that saw the Bobcats finish with a 9-4 record and a victory over UNLV in the Frisco Bowl. The 2026 MAC coaches preseason poll picked Ohio to finish fourth with zero votes to win the MAC Championship.
Nebraska opens the 2026 season on Saturday, Sept. 5, when the Ohio Bobcats visit Memorial Stadium. Kickoff time is set for 11 a.m. CT and can be seen on FS1.
#starter
1 month ago
Where to watch Nebraska vs. Texas volleyball: Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for NCAA college match originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
One of the biggest marquee matchups of the women's college volleyball season is already here. No. 1 Nebraska and No. 2 Texas will face off on Sunday.
Nebraska (3-0) has already been off to a strong start this season, winning the inaugural Spikes Under the Lights tournament in front of 40,000 fans at AT&T Stadium. A ****** le has eluded the Huskers for nearly a decade, and this year will be the program's last chance with their core squad of Harper Murray, Bergen Reilly, Andi Jackson and more.
Despite exiting the NCAA tournament in the regional final last year, Texas is back and looking for a better outcome this season. The Longhorns received a reassuring No. 2 ranking in the AVCA Preseason poll, but that didn't translate to their first match, where they lost to Arizona State 3-1. Texas has bounced back with a pair of victories, including a 3-0 sweep of No. 18 TCU on Saturday.
Who will ****** ert dominance in this blockbuster showdown?
#sporting #college #already
One of the biggest marquee matchups of the women's college volleyball season is already here. No. 1 Nebraska and No. 2 Texas will face off on Sunday.
Nebraska (3-0) has already been off to a strong start this season, winning the inaugural Spikes Under the Lights tournament in front of 40,000 fans at AT&T Stadium. A ****** le has eluded the Huskers for nearly a decade, and this year will be the program's last chance with their core squad of Harper Murray, Bergen Reilly, Andi Jackson and more.
Despite exiting the NCAA tournament in the regional final last year, Texas is back and looking for a better outcome this season. The Longhorns received a reassuring No. 2 ranking in the AVCA Preseason poll, but that didn't translate to their first match, where they lost to Arizona State 3-1. Texas has bounced back with a pair of victories, including a 3-0 sweep of No. 18 TCU on Saturday.
Who will ****** ert dominance in this blockbuster showdown?
#sporting #college #already
1 month ago
Nebraska volleyball schedule 2026: Dates, times, TV channels, live streams for Huskers home and away matches originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Fall sports season is back, which means it's time for women's college volleyball. As always, one of the nation's top programs is ready to dominate — get ready for Nebraska to hit the court.
Even with a lethal core squad, the Huskers fell short of a **** le last year, losing to eventual champions Texas A&M in the Elite Eight. Prior to the regional final, Nebraska had sat strongly at the top of the national polls as it won 33 consecutive matches.
But a curtain call is looming for this era of Nebraska volleyball, as many of the program's star players are heading into their senior year. Outside hitter Harper Murray, middle blocker Andi Jackson, setter Bergen Reilly and libero Laney Choboy will all have an extra sense of determination as they look to secure a national **** le before graduating.
Nebraska ranked No. 1 in the preseason AVCA coaches poll. Can Dani Busboom-Kelly lead the Huskers to a **** le in her second year at the helm?
#year #sporting
Fall sports season is back, which means it's time for women's college volleyball. As always, one of the nation's top programs is ready to dominate — get ready for Nebraska to hit the court.
Even with a lethal core squad, the Huskers fell short of a **** le last year, losing to eventual champions Texas A&M in the Elite Eight. Prior to the regional final, Nebraska had sat strongly at the top of the national polls as it won 33 consecutive matches.
But a curtain call is looming for this era of Nebraska volleyball, as many of the program's star players are heading into their senior year. Outside hitter Harper Murray, middle blocker Andi Jackson, setter Bergen Reilly and libero Laney Choboy will all have an extra sense of determination as they look to secure a national **** le before graduating.
Nebraska ranked No. 1 in the preseason AVCA coaches poll. Can Dani Busboom-Kelly lead the Huskers to a **** le in her second year at the helm?
#year #sporting
1 month ago
Nebraska, Florida, SMU, and Penn State took part in the first Spikes Under The Lights exhibition at AT&T Stadium. Each match was played best of three to 21 points, and all of the teams took home some money.
Florida and Penn State each took home $200,000 for playing in the exhibition.
SMU got $250,000 and the Huskers won $350,000.
The first match was a slow start for the Huskers, but once they got warmed up we saw the Nebraska we are used to seeing.
I have to admit, this match was a lot closer than I thought it would be. With Florida's down year last year, and eight transfers, I wasn't sure what to expect. What became obvious throughout the match was that Florida is going to make some waves this season.
#took #penn #state #first
Florida and Penn State each took home $200,000 for playing in the exhibition.
SMU got $250,000 and the Huskers won $350,000.
The first match was a slow start for the Huskers, but once they got warmed up we saw the Nebraska we are used to seeing.
I have to admit, this match was a lot closer than I thought it would be. With Florida's down year last year, and eight transfers, I wasn't sure what to expect. What became obvious throughout the match was that Florida is going to make some waves this season.
#took #penn #state #first
1 month ago
Nebraska volleyball is competing in another major event to start the 2026 season. The Huskers traveled to Arlington, Texas, to play in the inaugural Spikes Under the Lights at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys.
The Huskers defeated the Florida Gators in straight sets (21-19, 21-18) to advance to the Spikes Under the Lights ******* le game. Nebraska now faces SMU, who swept Penn State (24-22, 21-18) in its semi-final match.
Each of the two opening matches will be best-of-three sets. The championship match is set for 10 p.m. CT on TNT. The Huskers enter the season ranked No. 1 in the preseason AVCA Coaches Poll.
Nebraska finished last season 33-1, falling to Texas A&M in the regional finals. The Huskers enter year two of the Dani Busboom Kelly era. The Huskers won their third straight Big Ten ******* le in 2025 with a 20-0 record in conference play.
Nebraska's offense (.351) and defense (.129) both ranked first nationally last season. The Huskers' hitting percentage broke the previous school record of .331 in 1986.
#Nebraska #lights #play #title
The Huskers defeated the Florida Gators in straight sets (21-19, 21-18) to advance to the Spikes Under the Lights ******* le game. Nebraska now faces SMU, who swept Penn State (24-22, 21-18) in its semi-final match.
Each of the two opening matches will be best-of-three sets. The championship match is set for 10 p.m. CT on TNT. The Huskers enter the season ranked No. 1 in the preseason AVCA Coaches Poll.
Nebraska finished last season 33-1, falling to Texas A&M in the regional finals. The Huskers enter year two of the Dani Busboom Kelly era. The Huskers won their third straight Big Ten ******* le in 2025 with a 20-0 record in conference play.
Nebraska's offense (.351) and defense (.129) both ranked first nationally last season. The Huskers' hitting percentage broke the previous school record of .331 in 1986.
#Nebraska #lights #play #title
1 month ago
Where to watch Nebraska vs. Florida volleyball: Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Cowboys stadium match originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The 2026 women's college volleyball season is getting started — Nebraska and Florida are set to go head-to-head under the lights at AT&T Stadium on Thursday.
Nebraska volleyball is no stranger to the spotlight. The Huskers are an absolute threat every year, yet the program hasn't lifted the championship trophy since 2017. In a new era with Dani Busboom-Kelly as head coach, and with many star players entering their senior year, it's now or never for Nebraska.
Florida has some history with the Huskers. Despite never having won a national **** le, the Gators were runners-up on multiple occasions, including 2017 when they fell to Nebraska 3-1. Florida has made several tournament runs since then, but only reaching the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds before getting eliminated.
The winner of this matchup will continue on to the Spikes Under the Lights championship later in the evening, facing either SMU or Penn State.
#Nebraska #volleyball #Huskers #getting
The 2026 women's college volleyball season is getting started — Nebraska and Florida are set to go head-to-head under the lights at AT&T Stadium on Thursday.
Nebraska volleyball is no stranger to the spotlight. The Huskers are an absolute threat every year, yet the program hasn't lifted the championship trophy since 2017. In a new era with Dani Busboom-Kelly as head coach, and with many star players entering their senior year, it's now or never for Nebraska.
Florida has some history with the Huskers. Despite never having won a national **** le, the Gators were runners-up on multiple occasions, including 2017 when they fell to Nebraska 3-1. Florida has made several tournament runs since then, but only reaching the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds before getting eliminated.
The winner of this matchup will continue on to the Spikes Under the Lights championship later in the evening, facing either SMU or Penn State.
#Nebraska #volleyball #Huskers #getting
1 month ago
Nebraska's season-opening opponent has announced its starting quarterback. Pete Thamel has reported that Ohio has named Nick Poulos the starter for the Bobcats' game against the Huskers in Lincoln.
This will be Poulos' first season as the starter after spending his last two seasons as a backup. In 12 games, he has thrown for 290 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception while completing only 45.6% of his passes.
The quarterback's legs will also be a factor in Ohio's spread option offense. He has also run for 184 yards and one touchdown in his career.
Ohio is coming off a 2025 season that saw the Bobcats finish with a 9-4 record and a victory over UNLV in the Frisco Bowl. The 2026 MAC coaches preseason poll picked Ohio to finish fourth with zero votes to win the MAC Championship.
Nebraska opens the 2026 season on Saturday, Sept. 5, when the Ohio Bobcats visit Memorial Stadium. Kickoff time is set for 11 a.m. CT and can be seen on FS1.
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This will be Poulos' first season as the starter after spending his last two seasons as a backup. In 12 games, he has thrown for 290 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception while completing only 45.6% of his passes.
The quarterback's legs will also be a factor in Ohio's spread option offense. He has also run for 184 yards and one touchdown in his career.
Ohio is coming off a 2025 season that saw the Bobcats finish with a 9-4 record and a victory over UNLV in the Frisco Bowl. The 2026 MAC coaches preseason poll picked Ohio to finish fourth with zero votes to win the MAC Championship.
Nebraska opens the 2026 season on Saturday, Sept. 5, when the Ohio Bobcats visit Memorial Stadium. Kickoff time is set for 11 a.m. CT and can be seen on FS1.
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1 month ago
The Nebraska Cornhuskers have named the starting quarterback for the season opener. Anthony Colandrea will start for the Huskers on September 5 against the Ohio Bobcats.
Colandrea joins Nebraska following a breakout junior year with the UNLV Rebels. The St. Petersburg, Florida, native finished the 2025 season throwing for 3,459 yards, 23 touchdowns, and nine interceptions with a 65.9 completion percentage. He also added 649 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns.
The former Rebel's play earned him the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year award. Before UNLV, Colandrea played two seasons at Virginia. He joined a Nebraska team that was looking for a new opening-day starter after Dylan Raiola transferred to the Oregon Ducks.
The Husker quarterback room also includes sophomore and bowl game starter T.J. Lateef and former Virginia quarterback Daniel Kaelin.
Nebraska opens the 2026 season on Saturday, Sept. 5, when the Ohio Bobcats visit Memorial Stadium. Kickoff time is set for 11 a.m. CT and can be seen on FS1.
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Colandrea joins Nebraska following a breakout junior year with the UNLV Rebels. The St. Petersburg, Florida, native finished the 2025 season throwing for 3,459 yards, 23 touchdowns, and nine interceptions with a 65.9 completion percentage. He also added 649 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns.
The former Rebel's play earned him the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year award. Before UNLV, Colandrea played two seasons at Virginia. He joined a Nebraska team that was looking for a new opening-day starter after Dylan Raiola transferred to the Oregon Ducks.
The Husker quarterback room also includes sophomore and bowl game starter T.J. Lateef and former Virginia quarterback Daniel Kaelin.
Nebraska opens the 2026 season on Saturday, Sept. 5, when the Ohio Bobcats visit Memorial Stadium. Kickoff time is set for 11 a.m. CT and can be seen on FS1.
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1 month ago
Nebraska offensive lineman Justin Evans earned another preseason accolade on Thursday. The senior was named a second-team preseason All-America selection by The Athletic.
This marks the second honor for Evans, as he was on the Rimington Trophy Watch List earlier this month. The 6-2, 315-pound lineman is one of five Big Ten offensive linemen and one of two Big Ten centers to be selected as a preseason All-America.
Oregon's Iapani Laloulu was named first-team, starting 30 games in his career, including every game last season. He allowed only one sack and 11 pressures across the Ducks' 15 games last season.
Evans returns for his final season at Nebraska, looking to continue his streak of consecutive games played. The East Orange, N.J., native has made 38 straight appearances, including 31 starts. He's been a focal point in the Huskers' pipeline and is now a part of an experienced offensive line that formed this past offseason. Evans is one of two returning starters.
Last season, Evans started all 13 games at center. His play helped Emmett Johnson earn first-team All-America honors. Johnson averaged just under 121 yards per game on the ground last season. Nebraska averaged just under 146 rushing yards per game.
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This marks the second honor for Evans, as he was on the Rimington Trophy Watch List earlier this month. The 6-2, 315-pound lineman is one of five Big Ten offensive linemen and one of two Big Ten centers to be selected as a preseason All-America.
Oregon's Iapani Laloulu was named first-team, starting 30 games in his career, including every game last season. He allowed only one sack and 11 pressures across the Ducks' 15 games last season.
Evans returns for his final season at Nebraska, looking to continue his streak of consecutive games played. The East Orange, N.J., native has made 38 straight appearances, including 31 starts. He's been a focal point in the Huskers' pipeline and is now a part of an experienced offensive line that formed this past offseason. Evans is one of two returning starters.
Last season, Evans started all 13 games at center. His play helped Emmett Johnson earn first-team All-America honors. Johnson averaged just under 121 yards per game on the ground last season. Nebraska averaged just under 146 rushing yards per game.
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1 month ago
What does Oregon's Dante Moore (QB), Indian's Charlie Becker (WR), Iowa's Trevor Lauck (OT) and Nebraska's Justin Evans (C) all have in common?
They were named to the preseason All-American second team by The Athletic.
Justin Evans was also named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List for the upcoming season. Here is a statement from the Athletic Department on that topic:
Justin Evans was honored Thursday, as he was named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List. The 40-person preseason list is chosen by the trophy committee using data from Pro Football Focus (PFF).
Evans returns as one of the team leaders for the Huskers this fall, as the East Orange, N.J., native has 31 career starts at Nebraska and logged 38 career appearances as a Husker. He leads an experienced Husker offensive line that returns a pair of starters in 2026. Last season, he started all 13 games at center, paving the way for Emmett Johnson to earn first-team All-America honors. He started all 12 games at guard in 2024 and played in all 13 games, including five starts, as a redshirt freshman in 2023.
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They were named to the preseason All-American second team by The Athletic.
Justin Evans was also named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List for the upcoming season. Here is a statement from the Athletic Department on that topic:
Justin Evans was honored Thursday, as he was named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List. The 40-person preseason list is chosen by the trophy committee using data from Pro Football Focus (PFF).
Evans returns as one of the team leaders for the Huskers this fall, as the East Orange, N.J., native has 31 career starts at Nebraska and logged 38 career appearances as a Husker. He leads an experienced Husker offensive line that returns a pair of starters in 2026. Last season, he started all 13 games at center, paving the way for Emmett Johnson to earn first-team All-America honors. He started all 12 games at guard in 2024 and played in all 13 games, including five starts, as a redshirt freshman in 2023.
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1 month ago
Nebraska football is in the mix with class of 2028 four-star tight end Israel Johnigan. Now, he is planning to visit Nebraska multiple times, including for a game-day visit. This was reported by Husker Online's Bobby Schneider last week. (Subscription needed)
Johnigan earned an offer following Nebraska's Battle of the Boneyard camp in June. He is the 299th overall player in the 2028 class, the 14th overall player at his position, and the fourth overall player in his class from the state of Missouri, according to the Rivals Industry Rankings.
In addition to the Huskers, he has offers from Iowa State, Kansas, Minnesota, and Illinois. The tight end will be coming for the October 10 game against Indiana.
The Huskers need tight end depth for the future, with the position boasting ample upperclassman experience. Luke Lindenmeyer headlines the group, with Carter Nelson and Luke Sorensen as others to watch. This room will need a boost following Lindenmeyer's departure, and Johnigan could provide that.
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Johnigan earned an offer following Nebraska's Battle of the Boneyard camp in June. He is the 299th overall player in the 2028 class, the 14th overall player at his position, and the fourth overall player in his class from the state of Missouri, according to the Rivals Industry Rankings.
In addition to the Huskers, he has offers from Iowa State, Kansas, Minnesota, and Illinois. The tight end will be coming for the October 10 game against Indiana.
The Huskers need tight end depth for the future, with the position boasting ample upperclassman experience. Luke Lindenmeyer headlines the group, with Carter Nelson and Luke Sorensen as others to watch. This room will need a boost following Lindenmeyer's departure, and Johnigan could provide that.
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1 month ago
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) - Four area high school volleyball teams got their season started in a unique way on Thursday night, playing outdoor matches on Lansing Catholic's football field as part of the first annual "Volleyturf Takeover."
The concept of outdoor volleyball matches has grown in popularity ever since the Nebraska Cornhuskers drew 92,000 people to an outdoor volleyball match at Memorial Stadium in 2023.
Similar events have popped up around the country in recent years, including the "Rally on Reed's" at East Grand Rapids High School in West Michigan.
But Thursday night's event was the first time the concept has been tried in the Lansing area, and strong crowds came out to support two matches, Portland vs. Williamston and DeWitt vs. Lansing Catholic.
Williamston defeated Portland 3-1 in the first match, while Lansing Catholic topped DeWitt _-_ in the nightcap.
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The concept of outdoor volleyball matches has grown in popularity ever since the Nebraska Cornhuskers drew 92,000 people to an outdoor volleyball match at Memorial Stadium in 2023.
Similar events have popped up around the country in recent years, including the "Rally on Reed's" at East Grand Rapids High School in West Michigan.
But Thursday night's event was the first time the concept has been tried in the Lansing area, and strong crowds came out to support two matches, Portland vs. Williamston and DeWitt vs. Lansing Catholic.
Williamston defeated Portland 3-1 in the first match, while Lansing Catholic topped DeWitt _-_ in the nightcap.
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2 months ago
Cincinnati Bengals rookie Ceyair Wright is giving up a rare NFL opportunity in order to chase another dream ahead of the 2026 season.
The former undrafted college football cornerback isn't a stranger to Hollywood after appearing in several films. That includes a prominent role alongside NBA legend LeBron James in the remake of "Space Jam: A New Legacy."
MORE: Breece Hall injury update from Jets details recovery timeline, Week 1 status
However, Wright's fully prepared to choose acting over the NFL after opting to leave the Bengals this week. The 23-year-old defensive player has spent recent weeks with Cincinnati throughout training camp and the team's first preseason game.
Although, it seems that the former USC Trojans and Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive standout grew up in Los Angeles. That's why his connections to Hollywood continue to run deep after beginning his acting career as a youth.
#cincinnati #ceyair
The former undrafted college football cornerback isn't a stranger to Hollywood after appearing in several films. That includes a prominent role alongside NBA legend LeBron James in the remake of "Space Jam: A New Legacy."
MORE: Breece Hall injury update from Jets details recovery timeline, Week 1 status
However, Wright's fully prepared to choose acting over the NFL after opting to leave the Bengals this week. The 23-year-old defensive player has spent recent weeks with Cincinnati throughout training camp and the team's first preseason game.
Although, it seems that the former USC Trojans and Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive standout grew up in Los Angeles. That's why his connections to Hollywood continue to run deep after beginning his acting career as a youth.
#cincinnati #ceyair
2 months ago
Just over one month after former Aliquippa and Penn State running back Tikey Hayes committed to Nebraska ahead of his sophomore campaign, the four-star recruit was dismissed from the Cornhuskers program per Sean Callahan of On3 Sports on Monday, Aug. 17.
On Friday, Aug. 14, during media availability with Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen, he mentioned Hayes when **** sing the Cornhuskers' running back room and what he has seen out of the transfers during fall camp.
"Tikey still doesn't understand where he is at. I don't think he knows who I am yet and is trying to figure things out," Holgorsen said.
Following the departure, it will be the second time this year that Hayes will be searching for his next home.
He previously spent the spring and parts of the summer at JUCO powerhouse Iowa Western Community College, a program that has turned out numerous Division I prospects.
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On Friday, Aug. 14, during media availability with Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen, he mentioned Hayes when **** sing the Cornhuskers' running back room and what he has seen out of the transfers during fall camp.
"Tikey still doesn't understand where he is at. I don't think he knows who I am yet and is trying to figure things out," Holgorsen said.
Following the departure, it will be the second time this year that Hayes will be searching for his next home.
He previously spent the spring and parts of the summer at JUCO powerhouse Iowa Western Community College, a program that has turned out numerous Division I prospects.
#running #back
2 months ago
Class of 2027 four-star power forward Dawson Battie is said to be visiting Nebraska basketball. He was originally set to visit in October, but has now moved up his visit date to September 18-20. This was reported by Husker Online's Robin Washut (subscription needed) on Friday afternoon.
Battie is the 22nd overall player in the 2027 class, the sixth overall player at his position, and the third overall player in his class from the state of Texas according to the Rivals Industry rankings.
The six-foot-eight, 215-pound playmaker has made several visits. He most recently visited Stanford in June. He has made two visits to Nebraska over the last year, including last August and February for the game against Illinois.
Currently, the Huskers have one commitment in the 2027 class in Ty Schlagel. Beyond that, the program is looking to add high school players to the group. Battie is certainly an elite player and will immediately help Nebraska with scoring and rebounding. His moving up his visit is certainly good news for the program.
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Battie is the 22nd overall player in the 2027 class, the sixth overall player at his position, and the third overall player in his class from the state of Texas according to the Rivals Industry rankings.
The six-foot-eight, 215-pound playmaker has made several visits. He most recently visited Stanford in June. He has made two visits to Nebraska over the last year, including last August and February for the game against Illinois.
Currently, the Huskers have one commitment in the 2027 class in Ty Schlagel. Beyond that, the program is looking to add high school players to the group. Battie is certainly an elite player and will immediately help Nebraska with scoring and rebounding. His moving up his visit is certainly good news for the program.
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2 months ago
Nebraska football officially has its blackout game scheduled for October 31 against the Washington Huskies. This was announced by the program on Saturday afternoon.
This will be the second year in a row that Nebraska will host this type of event. They did so last year against the USC Trojans in what was a close contest.
The game ended in a 21-17 loss for the Huskers, with the turning point coming when starting quarterback Dylan Raiola went down with an ankle injury. He was out for the rest of the game, and the Trojans were able to capitalize.
Now, Nebraska will get a chance to win this game against a very talented Huskies team that features playmaking signal-caller Demond Williams. The fact that it is not Halloween makes it an interesting backdrop for a highly anticipated game by both players and fans.
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This will be the second year in a row that Nebraska will host this type of event. They did so last year against the USC Trojans in what was a close contest.
The game ended in a 21-17 loss for the Huskers, with the turning point coming when starting quarterback Dylan Raiola went down with an ankle injury. He was out for the rest of the game, and the Trojans were able to capitalize.
Now, Nebraska will get a chance to win this game against a very talented Huskies team that features playmaking signal-caller Demond Williams. The fact that it is not Halloween makes it an interesting backdrop for a highly anticipated game by both players and fans.
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2 months ago
Cincinnati Bengals CB Ceyair Wright will likely not make his NFL debut in the 2026-27 season after the rookie left training camp.
Wright spent three seasons with the USC Trojans before finishing his NCAA career with one year on the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Despite going undrafted, the CB was signed by the Bengals as an undrafted free agent. However, the former child actor Wright is going to try his hand at a Hollywood career despite being on an NFL team.
The Bengals revealed that Wright is stepping away from camp for a major acting opportunity on Saturday, with head coach Zac Taylor later discussing the situation and praising Wright.
"He called us last night and let us know. It was a difficult thing for him. I think the two things he's really passionate about were colliding, and he decided to pursue this opportunity. He was fun to be around, and he really competed hard for us. I think he was ascending as a player, but he chose to go on a different path."
#really
Wright spent three seasons with the USC Trojans before finishing his NCAA career with one year on the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Despite going undrafted, the CB was signed by the Bengals as an undrafted free agent. However, the former child actor Wright is going to try his hand at a Hollywood career despite being on an NFL team.
The Bengals revealed that Wright is stepping away from camp for a major acting opportunity on Saturday, with head coach Zac Taylor later discussing the situation and praising Wright.
"He called us last night and let us know. It was a difficult thing for him. I think the two things he's really passionate about were colliding, and he decided to pursue this opportunity. He was fun to be around, and he really competed hard for us. I think he was ascending as a player, but he chose to go on a different path."
#really
