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No. 1 Nebraska opens the 2026 season with a Las Vegas showcase after strong exhibition showings at Spikes Under the Lights. The Huskers face UNLV on Aug. 29 and No. 2 Texas on Aug. 30 at T-Mobile Arena, with FS1 and FOX providing coverage, as they begin their bid for another national-title run.
In the inaugural Spikes Under the Lights at AT&T Stadium, four top college programs competed for a $150,000 winner’s prize (with each team receiving $200,000 to participate). Nebraska defeated Florida in a two-set semifinal, posting strong numbers (23 kills, 26 digs, 2 aces, 7 blocks) to reach the final, while SMU edged Penn State in the other semifinal after Suli Davis had 11 kills and delivered a clutch game-winning spike. The finalists will square off for the $150,000 prize.
AT&T Stadium hosts the first Spikes Under the Lights exhibition volleyball event featuring No. 1 Nebraska vs. No. 11 SMU (8 p.m. ET) and No. 10 Penn State vs. No. 17 Florida (9 p.m. ET) on TNT Sports, with a final at 10 p.m. ET. The event has a $1 million prize pool, distributing $200,000 to each participating team, $150,000 to the winner, and $50,000 to the runner-up. Nebraska, Penn State, SMU, and Florida headlines feature previews of returning stars and key players as they vie for the title.
Nebraska, coming off a 33-1 season in 2025 under head coach Dani Busboom Kelly, opens 2026 ranked No. 1 in the AVCA Coaches Poll and faces a challenging schedule with 11 regular-season matches against top-25 teams, including a season opener Aug. 27 at AT&T Stadium against No. 17 Florida.
Three Nebraska volleyball signees from the 2026 class will compete in the Under Armour Next All-America Match on New Year's Day, showcasing some of the top high school talent in the country, with the event streamed live and re-aired on ESPNU.
The No. 3 Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team was eliminated in the NCAA National Semifinals by No. 1 Kentucky in a five-set match, ending their season with a 28-5 record. Key players included Mimi Colyer with 32 kills, Carter Booth with 21 kills, and strong performances from other team members, but Kentucky ultimately secured the win in the final set. Coach Kelly Sheffield reflected on the season as one of the most successful in his career.
Nebraska's Bergen Reilly is a finalist for the AVCA Division I Women's Volleyball Player of the Year, having led her team to a record-setting season with impressive stats and multiple awards, including Big Ten Player of the Year.
The women's NCAA volleyball season is nearing its end, with the selection committee set to announce the tournament bracket on Nov. 30. Nebraska remains the top-ranked team and overall No. 1 seed, while Texas and Kentucky are also top seeds. The field includes 64 teams with automatic and at-large bids, and the bracket is shaped by regional seeds and geographic considerations. Notable updates include Texas's recent losses affecting their top seed status and Marquette's recent struggles impacting their tournament chances.
The No. 1 Nebraska Volleyball team is set to host Maryland in a Saturday match, aiming to extend their undefeated record against Maryland to 21-0, after Maryland's recent struggles and roster changes. Nebraska showcased a dominant performance in their last game, and they are favored to continue their winning streak against a rebuilding Maryland squad.
The Big Ten Conference and Big Ten Network announced the launch of the Discover In-Season Volleyball Challenge for the 2025 season, where select weekday matches in October will count towards a team competition, with Nebraska participating in five key matches. The challenge will determine the winner based on the highest win total across designated matches, with detailed tiebreak procedures in place.
The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team prepares to face No. 18 Creighton in a highly anticipated rivalry match at the CHI Health Center, with Nebraska aiming for a victory in a game expected to draw a record-breaking crowd, after both teams have had competitive non-conference schedules and recent strong performances.
The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team, after a strong start with wins over top-ranked teams, faces No. 7 Kentucky in a high-profile match at Nashville's Broadway Block Party, with Nebraska favored to win in four sets due to Kentucky's key roster changes and strengths.
The Nebraska Huskers volleyball team dominated No. 6 Stanford in a three-set sweep at Pinnacle Bank Arena, showcasing a high-powered offense, strong defense, and excellent team performance, setting a new standard for their program.
The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team opened the 2025 season with a 3-1 victory over No. 3 Pitt at Pinnacle Bank Arena, marking a significant win for new coach Dani Busboom Kelly in her first game with the Huskers, highlighted by strong performances from Harper Murray and team effort in a highly energetic match.
The article previews Nebraska volleyball's upcoming season under new head coach Dani Busboom Kelly, highlighting their strong roster with All-Americans and top recruits, and discusses their challenging schedule including top-ranked opponents like Pittsburgh and Stanford, as they aim for their first national championship since 2017.