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Nebraska women's flag football team to debut in 2027 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Nebraska women's flag football team to debut in 2027 season
Summary

Nebraska's women's flag football team will begin competition in 2027, moving up from the previously planned 2027-28 academic year. The team will be coached by Liz Sowers, a five-time national champion at Ottawa University, with her sister Katie Sowers as associate head coach. Games will take place at Barbara Hibner Field, the current home for the Huskers' soccer program. Nebraska is the first school in a Power Four conference to introduce a women's flag football team. The Big 12 is exploring the addition of flag football by 2028.

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Key Details
  • •Nebraska women's flag football team competes beginning in 2027.
  • •Liz Sowers will serve as head coach.
  • •Games will be hosted at Barbara Hibner Field.
  • •Nebraska is pioneering this sport in Power Four conferences.
  • •Big 12 may add flag football by 2028.
Latest Updates
  • 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Nebraska flag football moves up debut season to 2027
What they're saying
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A new report from Mitch Sherman of The Athletic states that Nebraska's women's flag football team will begin competing in 2027.

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