No. 1 Nebraska is putting its perfect 7-0 start on the line Wednesday night, hosting No. 20 Creighton in the only regular-season meeting between these two programs this year. The Blue Jays roll into Pinnacle Bank Arena with a 5-4 record, fresh off a strong start in Big East play, but this in-state rivalry always brings the fire.
This Is More Than Just A Match, It’s History
You think you know big crowds? This series has delivered some of the biggest nationally for college volleyball. Last season, an insane 17,675 fans packed Omaha’s CHI Health Center, setting a new record for the largest crowd ever for a regular-season indoor volleyball match. And yeah, you guessed it, Wednesday’s showdown at Pinnacle Bank Arena? Totally sold out. Nebraska hasn’t dropped a single match this season, sitting pretty at No. 1 in the latest AVCA Coaches Poll. Meanwhile, Creighton, who everyone picked to win the Big East again in their preseason poll, built that 5-4 record against one of the toughest nonconference schedules out there. Nebraska has never, ever lost to Creighton, taking all 22 meetings since the Blue Jays revived their program back in 1994. The Cornhuskers were even ranked No. 1 nationally in seven of those matches. But don’t let that fool you, this series has been anything but easy lately, with three of the last four meetings pushing all the way to a decisive fifth set. Talk about drama!
Beyond Wednesday: What’s Next for the Huskers?
For all you die-hard Husker fans who want to catch every bump, set, and spike, you’ve got options. As of September 16, Nebraska’s remaining 2026 volleyball schedule includes matches airing on FOX, FS1, or BTN. And if you want all that coverage in one spot, FOX One brings all of FOX’s Nebraska volleyball action straight to you via subscription. Times are Eastern and can change, so keep an eye out. The Big Ten Volleyball Tournament is set for November 20-25 at Fishers Event Center in Fishers, Indiana. If the Huskers make it to the championship match, you can catch it on FOX at 8 p.m. ET on November 25. This unbeaten start is massive, and with Creighton looking to make history, Wednesday night is absolutely critical to keeping that perfect record alive and building momentum for a deep tournament run.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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