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Huskers top 2026 AVCA preseason poll; Creighton ranks #13

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 5:14 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Huskers top 2026 AVCA preseason poll; Creighton ranks #13

Summary

The NCAA announced the 2026 AVCA preseason poll, placing Nebraska at the top with 1,568 points. This marks Nebraska's third number one ranking in the last five seasons. Creighton University secured the 13th position with 843 points, maintaining its spot in the AP Top 25 for the tenth time in eleven seasons. The rankings reflect the teams' performances and expectations heading into the upcoming season.

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Key Details

•Nebraska leads the 2026 AVCA preseason poll with 1,568 points.
•This is Nebraska's third top ranking in five seasons.
•Creighton holds the 13th spot with 843 points.
•Creighton has been in the AP Top 25 for 10 of the last 11 seasons.

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5:14 AMYahoo Sports — Huskers voted first place on 2026 AVCA preseason poll; Creighton snags #13

What they're saying

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SIOUX CITY, IA (KCAU) – The NCAA released its 2026 AVCA preseason poll ahead of the 2026 season! Who else but the Huskers take the top seed with 1,568 points in the poll, making this the third time in the last five seasons that Big Red has been ranked number one heading into the year! […]
— Yahoo Sports

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