Nebraska is picked to win the Big Ten conference by coaches in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 2:02 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Nebraska has been unanimously selected by Big Ten coaches to win the 2026 conference title, following a dominant 2025 season where the Huskers achieved a 20-0 record. Wisconsin is projected to finish second, with Penn State expected to rebound after an underwhelming 2025. Three players from Nebraska — Bergen Reilly, Harper Murray, and Andi Jackson — have earned unanimous selections to the All-Big Ten preseason team. They are also featured on the AVCA National Player of the Year watch list. The Big Ten tournament will feature the top 15 teams in late November, held in Fishers, Indiana.
- •Nebraska finished 2025 with a 20-0 conference record.
- •Wisconsin and Penn State follow Nebraska in the preseason rankings.
- •Reilly, Murray, and Jackson made the All-Big Ten preseason team.
- •The Big Ten tournament will occur in late November in Indiana.
- •Teams ranked 10-15 include Michigan, Michigan State, and Iowa.
- 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Nebraska is the Unanimous Pick of League Coaches to Win the Big Ten in 2026
"Jackson, Murray, and Reilly earn unanimous selections for the all-conference preseason team.
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