Nebraska volleyball faces suspension at Wrigley Field following football season openers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 2:27 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

The Big Ten-SEC Volleyball Challenge match between Nebraska and Missouri at Wrigley Field was suspended due to humidity concerns inside the venue. The event, which followed a contest between Penn State and Kentucky, faced delays before officials halted play. Nebraska previously defeated DePaul in a three-set sweep at Wintrust Arena on Friday. In football, the Nebraska Cornhuskers opened their season with a 49-21 victory over Ohio at Memorial Stadium. Running back Jamal Rule recorded over 100 rushing yards in his debut, becoming the first true freshman at the position to reach that mark for the team since 2004. Recruiting efforts continued alongside the victory as over 30 prospective players attended the game in Lincoln.
- •Nebraska defeated DePaul 25-19, 25-13, 25-15 at Wintrust Arena.
- •The Nebraska volleyball match against Missouri at Wrigley Field was suspended due to humidity.
- •Jamal Rule rushed for over 100 yards in his collegiate debut against Ohio.
- •Nebraska defeated Ohio 49-21 in their season opener on September 5, 2026.
- •More than 30 recruits attended the Nebraska football win over Ohio.
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