Nebraska holds top position in preseason volleyball poll
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 9:01 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The AVCA-Taraflex Division I WVB Preseason Poll, released on August 10, ranks Nebraska as the No. 1 team heading into the season, significantly ahead of No. 2 Texas by 141 adjusted points. The Huskers, who finished last season with a 33-1 record, aim for a strong performance in the upcoming year. They will face several ranked opponents, including No. 17 Florida and No. 21 Baylor, in their non-conference schedule. Nebraska will compete alongside other ranked Big Ten teams, such as Wisconsin at No. 6 and Purdue at No. 9, as they prepare for the new season under coach Dani Busboom Kelly.
- •Nebraska ranked No. 1 with 57 first-place votes.
- •Texas follows at No. 2 with 141 fewer adjusted points.
- •The Huskers finished last season 33-1, losing in Regional Finals.
- •Key non-conference matches include Florida and Baylor.
- •Nebraska faces seven Big Ten teams in the top 25.
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — College volleyball rankings: Nebraska ranked No. 1 in preseason AVCA top 25 poll
- 7:44 PMYahoo Sports — Nebraska ranked highly in the preseason volleyball poll
"The AVCA-Taraflex Division I WVB Preseason Poll was released Monday, revealing the top 25 teams heading into the season.
"Nebraska is ranked No. 1 in the AVCA preseason coaches poll on Monday. Here's a full look at the top 25 rankings:
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 9:01 PMCollege volleyball rankings: Nebraska ranked No. 1 in preseason AVCA top 25 poll
Nebraska is ranked No. 1 in the AVCA preseason coaches poll on Monday. Here's a full look at the top 25 rankings:
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 7:44 PMNebraska ranked highly in the preseason volleyball poll
The AVCA-Taraflex Division I WVB Preseason Poll was released Monday, revealing the top 25 teams heading into the season.
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