The Nebraska volleyball squad isn’t just playing games; they are on a mission, ranked No. 1 in the preseason AVCA coaches poll and absolutely tearing it up. This team is loaded with talent and has started the 2026 season looking unstoppable, ready to put last year’s heartbreak firmly in the rearview mirror.
No. 1 Rank, Title Dreams, And A Senior Squad On A Mission
Remember last year? The Huskers were sitting at the top of the national polls, had rattled off an insane 33 consecutive matches, then *boom* they fell short in the Elite Eight, losing to eventual champions Texas A&M. That’s gotta sting, right? Well, this year feels different. Dani Busboom-Kelly is in her second year at the helm, and her team is coming out swinging, aiming for that national title that slipped away. This isn’t just another season, either. We’re talking about a curtain call for a stacked era of Nebraska volleyball. Harper Murray, the outside hitter, middle blocker Andi Jackson, setter Bergen Reilly, and libero Laney Choboy are all seniors. You know they’re bringing an extra level of determination to every single point. This is their shot, their last dance to grab that national title, and you can feel that hunger every time they step on the court.
Huskers Are Crushing The Early Schedule
So far, the Huskers have been nothing short of dominant. They kicked things off with a couple of wins at AT&T Stadium, taking down Florida 2-0 and then SMU 2-0 on August 27. They didn’t slow down in Las Vegas, sweeping UNLV 3-0 on August 29 and then absolutely shutting down Texas 3-0 the very next day. Road games? No problem. They grabbed 3-0 wins at South Dakota State and at DePaul on September 2 and 4. The Missouri game at Wrigley Field got postponed to later in the month, but that didn’t mess with their rhythm. They came home and swept New Mexico, Baylor, and Creighton 3-0 in succession. Georgia Tech and North Carolina managed to snag a set each, but Nebraska still took those matches 3-1. Even Florida Gulf Coast couldn’t stop them, falling 3-1 on September 20. When that postponed Missouri game finally happened on September 23, Nebraska handled business with another 3-0 sweep. This team is absolutely steamrolling everyone in their path!
You can catch all the action for this powerhouse team on a bunch of different channels: Fox, FS1, TNT, Big Ten Network, and Nebraska Public Media. If you’re looking to stream, Fubo, DIRECTV, and B1G+ have got you covered. Fubo even offers a free trial for new subscribers, so there’s no excuse to miss out on watching this squad make their run.
What’s Next For The No. 1 Huskers
The schedule has been wild, and they’ve handled every challenge thrown their way so far. With September 23’s decisive win over Missouri, they’ve shown everyone they are the real deal. This senior class is playing with a fire in their belly that’s just undeniable. Every match from here on out is another step toward that championship, and if their early season performance is any indication, opponents better be ready for a fight. These Huskers are not backing down.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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