Lincoln and Jeff are joined by long-time Husker volleyball radio play-by-play voice John Baylor to preview the 2026 Huskers and recap the Red-White Scrimmage. How can Nebraska build on a record-setting offense in 2025? Is Teraya Sigler ready to make the leap? Or maybe Virginia Adriano? Questions or concerns?

0:00 - Intro

5:00 - Rotation 1: John Baylor recaps Nebraska's red-white scrimmage and previews the season

30:22 - Rotation 2: Pin hitters

40:06 - Rotation 3: Setters

45:40 - Rotation 4: Middle blockers

51:46 - Rotation 5: Liberos

59:46 - Rotation 6: Biggest questions about the team this season

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Broadcaster Emily Ehman returns to the show to preview the 2026 Big Ten race. Does Wisconsin have the firepower to take down Nebraska? Will Penn State bounce back from a disappointing 2025? Darkhorses, players to watch, and more!

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Lincoln heads to Chicago to grill Big Ten coaches on the top storylines going into the season. Can anyone unseat Nebraska? Will transfers reinvigorate Penn State and Wisconsin? And which bald coach looks best in their “Bald, Set, Spike” t-shirt?

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Lincoln and Jeff look at the Huskers’ star-studded 2028 recruiting class that came together in June, the impact of the new 5-for-5 rule, and Team USA’s strong summer start.

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From Texas to Vegas to Wrigley Field, Nebraska’s 2026 volleyball schedule is taking shape. Plus, we put a wrap on the U.S. pro volleyball seasons, the spring transfer portal was oddly quiet, and a look at Team USA’s summer roster.

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Lincoln and Jeff are joined by broadcaster Larry Punteney to break down the Huskers’ spring finale vs Northern Colorado in Chadron. Teraya Sigler continues to impress. Kenna Cogill is a viable option at middle. What were the biggest surprises - and concerns - of the spring?

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We finally have Husker volleyball to talk about. Jeff and Lincoln dive into Nebraska’s two impressive exhibition wins. NU shows off returners and newcomers alike.

Plus, a star-studded non-conference fall schedule is taking shape, and the Big Ten Tournament becomes official.

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Nebraska hits the road for three spring exhibitions to give us a first look at the 2026 team.

Plus, is Nebraska’s outdoor match at Wrigley Field a good idea? Are there more nonconference blockbusters coming? And why are the Omaha Supernovas churning through coaches?

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The Head Husker herself stops by to recap her whirlwind first season at Nebraska and what she learned to take into Year 2. Plus, how the Huskers are using the beach season, a preview of this spring's indoor exhibition season, NU newcomers, and how might the potential introduction of a Big Ten volleyball tournament impact Nebraska.

Hosts: Lincoln Arneal and Jeff Sheldon

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