Wisconsin volleyball ranked second in Big Ten preseason poll for 2026
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Big Ten announced its 2026 preseason volleyball poll, with Wisconsin securing a second-place prediction behind Nebraska. The Badgers have a strong roster featuring Charlie Fuerbringer and Jaela Auguste, who made the preseason all-conference team. Following a strong performance that included a fifth Final Four appearance in seven years, the team faces challenges due to the loss of several key players. Wisconsin's schedule includes significant road matches against top-tier teams like Nebraska and Purdue, with their first home game against Penn State on November 8.
- •Wisconsin volleyball picked second in 2026 Big Ten preseason poll.
- •Nebraska received unanimous first-place votes in the same poll.
- •Charlie Fuerbringer and Jaela Auguste are on the preseason all-conference team.
- •Badgers lost key players and have nine freshmen on the 2026 roster.
- •Next home match against Penn State is scheduled for November 8.
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin volleyball picked to finish second in Big Ten in 2026
"Wisconsin volleyball is once again expected to be in the upper echelon of the Big Ten, placing second in the 2026 preseason poll.
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