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Who are the Nebraska Huskers? The No. 1 volleyball team in the news
Nebraska's women's volleyball team, ranked No. 1, won 3-1 at Michigan State on October 31, 2026, after a 3-1 win at Michigan the night before. Fans searched for "Huskers" as the team kept its unbeaten start going.
Who are the Huskers?
Huskers is the common short name for the athletic teams of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, which are usually called the Cornhuskers. The school plays in the Big Ten Conference, and it joined that league in 2011. The teams are also known as the 'Big Red', and the university's colours are scarlet and cream.
Quick quiz
1. In which year did the University of Nebraska–Lincoln join the Big Ten Conference?
2. Which sports editor is credited with giving Nebraska's teams the name Cornhuskers?
3. What was the result of Nebraska volleyball's win at Michigan State on October 31, 2026?
Sources
- Origin of the Cornhusker Nickname - University of Nebraska Official Athletics
- Nebraska Cornhuskers - Wikipedia
- Nebraska Cornhuskers women's volleyball - Wikipedia
- Nebraska volleyball's national championships - Omaha World-Herald
- Well-Rounded Attack Pushes No. 1 Huskers Past Michigan - huskers.com
- Nebraska volleyball vs. Michigan State recap, stats and highlights - Yahoo Sports
