Nebraska volleyball named Big Ten favorites in preseason poll
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Big Ten Conference released its preseason poll, declaring Nebraska volleyball as the unanimous favorite among its 18 teams. Nebraska enters the season after winning its sixth Big Ten title last year with a perfect 20-0 record. The team achieved a season record of 33-1, reaching the NCAA Regional Final. The inaugural Big Ten tournament is scheduled for November 20-25, 2026, at Fishers Event Center. The top 15 teams will qualify for the event.
- •Nebraska finished last season with a 33-1 record.
- •The Huskers have a three-season Big Ten record of 58-2.
- •Wisconsin, Penn State, Purdue, and Minnesota follow Nebraska in the rankings.
- •The Big Ten tournament will debut this November.
- •Nebraska will host Wisconsin, Purdue, and Minnesota during the regular season.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Unanimous vote picks Nebraska volleyball as Big Ten favorites
"The Big Ten released its preseason poll, listing the finishing order for all 18 teams. Nebraska volleyball stands as the unanimous favorite.
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