The Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball team will face Kansas State in an exhibition at the BigIron Events Center in Grand Island, giving head coach Fred Hoiberg’s team an opportunity to play in front of fans from across central and western Nebraska while taking another step toward the start of the regular season.
For Hoiberg, the game represents more than another preseason test. It’s a chance to connect with a fan base that extends well beyond the capital city, particularly in a state where support for the Huskers stretches from border to border.
“We’ve got as good of a home court environment as anybody in the country,” Hoiberg said. “For us to get out and play in front of some fans maybe that don’t get to PBA, I think is an important part of this.”
The Nebraska Cornhuskers haven't played all that well in the exhibition season, though with this being the final tune-up before the regular season starts on November 2, this game might mean a little more. It's also a chance for Kansas State to get revenge for its 86-85 loss last November.
Oregon dismisses offensive coordinator
Dan Lanning announced Sunday that he fired offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer. Oregon scored just 10 points in its loss to the Illini and hasn't scored 20 points in each of its last three games.
Mehringer was promoted to replace Will Stein after the 2025 season when Stein became the head coach at Kentucky. The Wildcats are 7-1 and one of two teams with just one conference loss in the SEC.
Bengals bounce back
Former Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback and current Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor's team improved to 4-2 after spending the entire first half looking like they were about to drop an embarrassing game to the Baltimore Ravens.
After trailing 13-0 at the half, Joe Burrow and the Bengals exploded for 35 straight points in the second half and won 35-13. Burrow started 3-for-9, but completed 17 of his last 19 pass attempts.
Nebraska Cornhuskers women's basketball routs Wayne State in exhibition opener
Edessa Noyan erupted for game highs of 20 points and 9 rebounds in just 17 minutes, helping the Nebraska women's basketball team win 90-41 over Wayne State College at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Friday night.
Preseason All-Big Ten guard Britt Prince added 15 points, four assists, and three steals in a solid effort, while Natalie Potts returned to Nebraska's starting lineup for the first time in almost two years, scoring 12 points, grabbing three rebounds, and stealing four in just over 17 minutes of action.
With that win behind them, the Huskers now look ahead to their season opener against San Jose State on November 2.
Nebraska volleyball has approach that keeps them dominant
Dani Busboom Kelly’s Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball squad is now 159-0 in sets where they get to 20 points first. They were 3-0 on Saturday night against USC in yet another straight-set sweep. Earlier this week, veteran middle blocker Andi Jackson explained how the “first to five” approach has worked for her team over the last two years.
“We always just say foot on the gas,” The Nebraska superstar told Hail Varsity. “And in those timeouts we like to say games to five, and so usually at the beginning of the game we're like, first five points let's make a statement and then when we get to five we're thinking all right 10, 15.”
Tom Osborne campaigns against gambling initiatives again
Save Nebraska Sports, the Nebraska ballot question committee opposing initiatives 440 and 441, released a letter Wednesday afternoon from Nebraska Hall of Fame Coach Tom Osborne and 44 other current and former Huskers urging voters to oppose legalizing online sports betting within the state.
“As Huskers, we understand the pressure that comes with high-level competition. Today’s student-athletes should be able to compete without worrying every play, mistake, or outcome could affect someone’s financial well-being,” the letter stated.
440 and 441 would allow full online gambling in the state of Nebraska. Osborne has long been an opponent of such legislation.
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