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Huskers put away Rutgers for fifth straight sweep
Huskers put away Rutgers for fifth straight sweep

The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team swept Rutgers 25-17, 25-15, 25-16 on Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd of 8,000 at Jersey Mike's Arena, the largest crowd to ever watch a volleyball match in the state of New Jersey. 

Huskers Pick Up Third Sweep in a Row With Win Over Maryland

Huskers Pick Up Third Sweep in a Row With Win Over Maryland

The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team earned a 25-14, 27-25, 25-14 win over Maryland on Saturday in front of a crowd of 8,477 at John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. 

Huskers Drop First Match of Season on Thursday

Huskers Drop First Match of Season on Thursday

The Nebraska soccer team conceded two goals in less than a minute and fell to the Michigan Wolverines, 2-1, on Thursday evening at Barbara Hibner Stadium. 

Huskers Open Big Ten Play With Sweep of Michigan

Huskers Open Big Ten Play With Sweep of Michigan

The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team opened Big Ten play with a 25-22, 25-10, 25-13 sweep of Michigan on Wednesday in front of 8,543 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. 

Adams Central's Kowen Rader commits to Nebraska Baseball

Adams Central's Kowen Rader commits to Nebraska Baseball

Adams Central junior Kowen Rader announced on social media Tuesday evening his commitment to play baseball at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 

WATCH: Nebraska Basketball begins fall practice

WATCH: Nebraska Basketball begins fall practice

The Huskers have their sights set on a return to the NCAA Tournament, with the hopes of finding their first tournament win. 

Michigan State kick time announced, Huskers regroup after Michigan stumble

Michigan State kick time announced, Huskers regroup after Michigan stumble

Nebraska is focusing ahead after stumbling to now #18 Michigan 30-27 on Saturday. 

NU Notes: Huskers Post Third Straight Draw on Sunday

NU Notes: Huskers Post Third Straight Draw on Sunday

The Husker defense held No. 22 Ohio State to nine shots, and the Nebraska soccer team drew a 0-0 tie with the Buckeyes on Sunday.

Huskers Finish Off Perfect Non-Conference With Sweep of Arizona

Huskers Finish Off Perfect Non-Conference With Sweep of Arizona

The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team finished off a perfect non-conference slate with a 25-19, 25-23, 25-18 sweep of Arizona in front of 8,625 at John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Saturday night.  

Wolverines pass rush, run game too much for Huskers

Wolverines pass rush, run game too much for Huskers

On a day that began with hope for Nebraska to finally pick up the elusive Top 25 win, ends with much of Husker nation with feeling all too familiar. 

No. 21 Michigan uses 3 long TD runs to beat Nebraska 30-27, extend Huskers' skid against Top 25 foes

No. 21 Michigan uses 3 long TD runs to beat Nebraska 30-27, extend Huskers' skid against Top 25 foes

Justice Haynes rushed for 149 yards and broke one of No. 21 Michigan’s three long touchdown runs in a 30-27 win over Nebraska, extending the Cornhuskers’ losing streak against Top 25 opponents to 28 games.

'I'm fired up': Beatrice's own Nate Rohr takes over Chiefs PA duties

'I'm fired up': Beatrice's own Nate Rohr takes over Chiefs PA duties

Rohr is adding a step up, becoming the Public Address announcer for the Kansas City Chiefs.

NU Notes: Anglim Nets Last-Second Goal, Huskers Tie No. 8 Nittany Lions

NU Notes: Anglim Nets Last-Second Goal, Huskers Tie No. 8 Nittany Lions

With just over 30 seconds left in the match, senior defender Lauryn Anglim took a corner kick straight into the net to help the Nebraska soccer team draw, 1-1, with the No. 8 Penn State Nittany Lions.

Statue of John Cook unveiled outside Devaney Center

Statue of John Cook unveiled outside Devaney Center

A new statue honoring longtime Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook now stands on the north side of the Bob Devaney Sports Center.

Big Red Buzz: Nebraska's special teams could fuel a quick start against Michigan

Big Red Buzz: Nebraska's special teams could fuel a quick start against Michigan

Benning says Nebraska is a team capable of staying on the gas

Blackshirts preparing for heavy rushing attack from Wolverines

Blackshirts preparing for heavy rushing attack from Wolverines

The Huskers are set to host #21 Michigan this Saturday, looking for that coveted blue blood conference win.

Michigan-Nebraska a measuring-stick game

Michigan-Nebraska a measuring-stick game

The college football season has reached the point where conference play starts taking center stage.

No. 1 Nebraska holds off No. 18 Creighton in five sets

No. 1 Nebraska holds off No. 18 Creighton in five sets

The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team went on the road and picked up a 3-2 (25-17, 21-25, 25-18, 24-26, 15-9) victory at No. 18 Creighton on Tuesday night at CHI Health Center Omaha. 

'Everything and more': Games like Michigan are why Dylan Raiola came to Nebraska

'Everything and more': Games like Michigan are why Dylan Raiola came to Nebraska

For Dylan Raiola, games such as this Saturday against #21 Michigan are what it’s all about.

Nebraska Athletics to dedicate John Cook statue on Thursday

Nebraska Athletics to dedicate John Cook statue on Thursday

The Nebraska Athletic Department will dedicate a statue to legendary Nebraska Volleyball Head Coach John Cook on Thursday.

Huskers Sweep Grand Canyon

Huskers Sweep Grand Canyon

The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team swept Grand Canyon 25-12, 25-23, 25-18 in front of a crowd of 8,502 at John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Saturday night. 

Nebraska routs FCS Houston Christian 59-7, lets starters sit out 2nd half with Michigan up next

Nebraska routs FCS Houston Christian 59-7, lets starters sit out 2nd half with Michigan up next

Dylan Raiola threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns, Emmett Johnson ran for two scores and Nebraska hammered Houston Christian 59-7.

No. 1 Nebraska tops No. 22 Utah, 3-1

No. 1 Nebraska tops No. 22 Utah, 3-1

The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team bounced back from an opening set loss to win 3-1 over No. 22 Utah in front of 8,632 at John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Friday night. 

Big Red Buzz: Three reasons Nebraska can achieve third-season expectations

Big Red Buzz: Three reasons Nebraska can achieve third-season expectations

Benning says Houston Christian game will test Nebraska's mindset

‘That’s our leader’: Fiery Rhule halftime speech resonates with Huskers

‘That’s our leader’: Fiery Rhule halftime speech resonates with Huskers

Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule delivered a fiery speech, despite leading 33-0 at the time.

NU notes: Nebraska's Kristen Brown joins NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee

NU notes: Nebraska's Kristen Brown joins NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee

Nebraska deputy athletic director Kristen Brown has been appointed to serve on the 12-member NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee.

Jeff Smith Joins Men’s Basketball Broadcast Team

Jeff Smith Joins Men’s Basketball Broadcast Team

The Playfly Huskers Radio Network announced Monday that former Husker assistant coach Jeff Smith will join the men’s basketball broadcast team as an analyst this season.

Rhule wants Nebraska players to thrive on competition as much as world boxing champ Crawford does

Rhule wants Nebraska players to thrive on competition as much as world boxing champ Crawford does

The Nebraska football team’s theme of the week is Be Like Bud.

Nebraska turns attention to Houston Christian, first early game of 2025

Nebraska turns attention to Houston Christian, first early game of 2025

Nebraska will play their first day game of the season this Saturday.

NU notes: Nebraska never trails in sweep of Cal

NU notes: Nebraska never trails in sweep of Cal

The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team improved to 6-0 on the season with a 25-15, 25-18, 25-12 sweep of California in front of 8,521 at John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Sunday afternoon. 

Huskers dominate Akron, roll to 68-0 win in home opener

Huskers dominate Akron, roll to 68-0 win in home opener

Nebraska is 2-0 to start the season after posting their first shutout victory since 2009. 

Raiola throws for 364 yards and 4 TDs to lead Nebraska to 68-0 win as Zips held to zip again

Raiola throws for 364 yards and 4 TDs to lead Nebraska to 68-0 win as Zips held to zip again

Dylan Raiola threw for 364 yards and four touchdowns and Emmett Johnson ran for 140 yards and scored three times to lead Nebraska past Akron 68-0.

Huskers Sweep Wright State in Ameritas Players Challenge

Huskers Sweep Wright State in Ameritas Players Challenge

The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team swept Wright State 25-16, 25-16, 25-20 in front of a crowd of 8,731 at John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on day one of the Ameritas Players Challenge on Friday night.

Huskers excited for home opener, long stretch of early season home games

Huskers excited for home opener, long stretch of early season home games

Nebraska is ready for Saturday night's home opener, which begins a stretch of five straight home games for the Huskers.

Huskers Post Third Straight Victory on Thursday

Huskers Post Third Straight Victory on Thursday

The Nebraska soccer team took down the Oregon State Beavers, 2-0, on Thursday evening at Barbara Hibner Stadium to remain undefeated in 2025. 

Big Red Buzz: Rethinking ball control, final drives

Big Red Buzz: Rethinking ball control, final drives

Benning offers prescript for playing fast defensively

NU Notes: Memorial Stadium Fan Information for 2025 Season

NU Notes: Memorial Stadium Fan Information for 2025 Season

Nebraska will kick off its 2025 home season at Memorial Stadium this Saturday when the Husker host Akron.  Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m.

Nebraska aiming for more explosive plays, deeper running back room

Nebraska aiming for more explosive plays, deeper running back room

Offensive Coordinator Dana Holgorsen says he’d like to see more explosive plays and a more depth at the running back spot.

Huskers Claim 2-1 Victory Over In-State Foe

Huskers Claim 2-1 Victory Over In-State Foe

The Nebraska soccer team totaled a season-high 25 shots and downed the Omaha Mavericks, 2-1, on Sunday evening at Caniglia Field in Omaha, Neb.

Huskers looking for more consistency from defensive line

Huskers looking for more consistency from defensive line

Despite a 20-17 win, the Big Red surrendered 203 rushing yards to the Bearcats

Huskers WR Janiran Bonner out for the year

Huskers WR Janiran Bonner out for the year

Nebraska's first in-season injury struck Thursday night in Kansas City.

No. 1 Nebraska reverse sweeps No. 7 Kentucky

No. 1 Nebraska reverse sweeps No. 7 Kentucky

The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team rallied to reverse sweep No. 7 Kentucky at the Broadway Block Party at Bridgestone Arena on Sunday afternoon. 

Huskers are hoping they've kicked their habit of being on the wrong end of one-score games

Huskers are hoping they've kicked their habit of being on the wrong end of one-score games

Nebraska hopes its problem with finishing close games is over.

Nebraska sweeps Lipscomb

Nebraska sweeps Lipscomb

The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team swept Lipscomb 25-13, 25-21, 25-15 in front of a Lipscomb school-record crowd of 4,235 at Allen Arena. 

Huskers survive, knock off Cincinnati 20-17

Huskers survive, knock off Cincinnati 20-17

It wasn't easy, but Nebraska is off to a 1-0 start to the 2025 season by virtue of a 20-17 win over Cincinnati. 

Raabe Nets Game Winner in 1-0 Victory

Raabe Nets Game Winner in 1-0 Victory

With three minutes left in the match, graduate student Reagan Raabe notched the game-winning goal for the Nebraska soccer team in its 1-0 victory over Weber State on Thursday night.

NU Notes: Allick Named AVCA Player of the Week

NU Notes: Allick Named AVCA Player of the Week

Nebraska senior middle blocker was named the AVCA National Player of the Week on Wednesday. 

Nebraska plays Cincinnati in season opener for both teams at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City

Nebraska plays Cincinnati in season opener for both teams at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City

Nebraska plays Cincinnati on Thursday night in the season opener for both teams at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Special State Fair calf named after Husker punter

Special State Fair calf named after Husker punter

A calf born right before the fair gets his name from a Nebraska Husker player away from home.

As business of college football booms, the Chiefs bet big on Nebraska-Cincinnati game in Kansas City

As business of college football booms, the Chiefs bet big on Nebraska-Cincinnati game in Kansas City

Cincinnati will be playing a home game in Nebraska’s own backyard Thursday night.

Big Red Buzz: 'Of course Nebraska will stop the run'

Big Red Buzz: 'Of course Nebraska will stop the run'

Benning says Huskers ahead of schedule on development, ahead on options along the the defensive line

‘Arrowhead is in our DNA’: Rhule, Huskers ready for season opener in Kansas City

‘Arrowhead is in our DNA’: Rhule, Huskers ready for season opener in Kansas City

Less than two days away from the season opener at Arrowhead, Matt Rhule and the Huskers expect a hometown feel in Kansas City.

Huskers extend partnership with News Channel Nebraska to televise weekly football show

Huskers extend partnership with News Channel Nebraska to televise weekly football show

NORFOLK, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska is adding fall TV programming that Husker fans will enjoy.

The statewide TV network is continuing its partnership with the Husker Sports Network to be Nebraska's largest distributor of the Husker Football Show.

Butler addresses first game strategy

Butler addresses first game strategy

Nebraska football defensive coordinator, John Butler met with the media following Monday’s practice. He discussed the defense's ability to control Cincinnati's quarterback, Brendan Sorsby.  

WATCH: Huskers sweep Stanford, finish First Serve showcase 2-0

WATCH: Huskers sweep Stanford, finish First Serve showcase 2-0

The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team made quick work of No. 6 Stanford

Nebraska coach starts 'House Rhules' podcast to build team brand, get his players NIL money

Nebraska coach starts 'House Rhules' podcast to build team brand, get his players NIL money

Matt Rhule is so excited about what he’s doing at Nebraska that he wants to tell as many people as possible about it.

Top-ranked Huskers top #3 Pitt in AVCA First Serve showcase opener

Top-ranked Huskers top #3 Pitt in AVCA First Serve showcase opener

Top-ranked Nebraska defeated #4 Pitt in Four Sets (25-22, 25-11, 20-25, 25-23) at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Friday night.

Elijah Pritchett still working to lock up Huskers LT spot

Elijah Pritchett still working to lock up Huskers LT spot

Huskers Head Coach Matt Rhule said Friday, if the season began today, Pritchett would not be the starter.

Benning brings pre-season optimism to Big Red Buzz

Benning brings pre-season optimism to Big Red Buzz

NEBRASKA CITY- Former Husker Damon Benning told his Big Red Buzz audience at Valentino’s in Nebraska City on Thursday that his preseason optimism for Nebraska football is higher than it’s been in years. Benning, an analyst on the Husker Radio

Huskers about to take off if Matt Rhule's third season goes according to form of his previous stops

Huskers about to take off if Matt Rhule's third season goes according to form of his previous stops

It’s Year 3 of the Matt Rhule era at Nebraska. It's the one the program has been pointing to since his hiring. The third season is where Rhule’s teams at Temple and Baylor made their biggest jumps.

Running backs Johnson, Nelson continue to develop for Nebraska

Running backs Johnson, Nelson continue to develop for Nebraska

With an experienced offensive line and a proven running back in Emmett Johnson ready to carry the load, running backs coach EJ Barthel believes the group can take big strides. 

Butler Discusses Defensive Play Following Fall Camp

Butler Discusses Defensive Play Following Fall Camp

Nebraska defensive coordinator John Butler met with members of the media following fall camp. Butler talked about the defensive play during the two team scrimmages.

Huskers Tie Missouri State, 1-1

Huskers Tie Missouri State, 1-1

Ella Rudney netted the equalizing goal, and the Nebraska soccer team tied Missouri State, 1-1, on Sunday afternoon at Barbara Hibner Stadium.

Huskers Defeat Alumni, 3-1

Huskers Defeat Alumni, 3-1

The Nebraska volleyball team defeated its Alumni team 3-1 (25-21, 25-14, 17-25, 25-22) in front of a crowd of 8,371 in John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Saturday night. 

Rhule Elaborates on Standout Players

Rhule Elaborates on Standout Players

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule met with members of the media following Saturday’s scrimmage. Rhule gave an injury update.