TOURNAMENT PREVIEW
• The fifth-ranked Nebraska volleyball team officially starts the 2023 season by hosting the Ameritas Players Challenge this weekend at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
• On Friday, Lipscomb plays SMU at 3 p.m., and Nebraska plays Utah State at 6 p.m.
• On Saturady, SMU plays Utah State at 2 p.m., and Nebraska plays Lipscomb at 5 p.m.
• On Sunday, Utah State plays Lipscomb at 11 a.m., and Nebraska plays SMU at 2 p.m. 
• Doors will open 60 minutes prior to the start of the first match each day. 
• Friday night’s match vs. Utah State will be televised on Nebraska Public Media. Larry Punteney and Kathi Wieskamp will be on the call. All three Nebraska matches this weekend will be streamed online at B1G+ (BigTenPlus.com, subscription required). 
• The Huskers Radio Network will broadcast all the action on their radio affiliates, including 107.3 FM in Lincoln and AM 590 in Omaha. A live audio stream will be provided at Huskers.com and on the Huskers app. 
• John Baylor is in his 30th season doing play-by-play for the Husker volleyball program. Lauren (Cook) West, a former All-America setter for the Huskers, will provide color commentary.

ABOUT THE HUSKERS
• Nebraska is coming off a 26-6 (16-4 Big Ten) season and second-place finish in the Big Ten. The Huskers advanced to an NCAA regional semifinal, where they lost to Oregon in five sets. NU ended the year at No. 9 in the AVCA Coaches Poll, its 11th straight year finishing in the top 10 of the AVCA poll. 
• Nebraska had a nation-leading opponent hitting percentage of .128 this season. Junior libero and co-captain Lexi Rodriguez is back to lead the Huskers defensively once again. Rodriguez is a two-time AVCA All-American and is 12 digs away from reaching 1,000 for her career. 
• Sophomore middle blocker Bekka Allick was named to the AVCA All-Region Team in 2022 after finishing her first season as a Husker with 1.89 kills per set, 1.01 blocks per set and a team-high .326 hitting percentage. Allick was an All-Big Ten Second Team and a unanimous All-Big Ten Freshman Team member. 
• Junior opposite hitter Merritt Beason was an All-SEC and AVCA All-Region selection as a sophomore at Florida in 2022 before transferring to Nebraska and being named a team captain for the 2023 season. In her sophomore season at Florida, Beason helped the Gators win a share of the SEC Championship by averaging 3.35 kills per set with a .261 hitting percentage.
• Junior outside hitter Lindsay Krause averaged 2.25 kills per set with a .269 hitting percentage and totaled 44 blocks and 45 digs last season. Over the final 12 matches of the season, Krause averaged 2.72 kills per set with a .359 hitting percentage. 
• Ally Batenhorst posted 2.33 kills per set to go with 1.06 digs per set in 2022. The junior outside hitter was named to the Louisville Regional All-Tournament Team after 15 kills and 12 digs against No. 9 Oregon in the NCAA regional semifinal. 

HUSKERS RANKED NO. 5 IN AVCA PRESEASON POLL
• Nebraska is ranked in a tie for fifth in the preseason AVCA Coaches Poll. 
• The Huskers have been ranked in the top 10 a total of 543 times, which is also the most in NCAA history.
• Nebraska has appeared in all 604 AVCA Coaches Polls it has been eligible for since it was established in 1982. Nebraska is the only program to be ranked in every eligible poll all-time.
• Nebraska’s 604 consecutive weeks of being ranked is the longest active streak in Division I for any sport, leading Connecticut women’s basketball and North Carolina women’s soccer.
• Nebraska has been ranked No. 1 in 102 all-time polls, the most in NCAA history. 

AVCA HALL OF FAMER JOHN COOK IN 24TH SEASON AT NEBRASKA
• Nebraska head coach John Cook is in his 24th season as the Nebraska volleyball head coach in 2023. He has led the Huskers to four national championships, 10 final fours, 12 conference championships and 21 top-10 final rankings since 2000. 
• Cook has 817 career wins and is one of the all-time winningest coaches in NCAA history. Since taking over the program in 2000, Cook has led the Huskers to a nation-leading .870 win percentage (656-98). 
• Under Cook, the Huskers have achieved 64 AVCA All-Americans and 20 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, both among the best in the nation. He is a two-time AVCA National Coach of the Year, earning the prestigious honor in 2000 and 2005, and a seven-time conference coach of the year, including Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2016 and 2017, his first and second Big Ten honors with the Huskers in their Big Ten era (2011-present).
• Cook is one of only two active coaches - and one of six all-time - to be a two-time AVCA National Coach of the Year and was honored in 2008 by USA Volleyball, receiving its All-Time Great Coach Award.
• Cook was inducted into the AVCA Hall of Fame in 2017, joining former Husker volleyball coach Terry Pettit in the hall. 

SERIES HISTORY
• Nebraska is 2-2 all-time against Utah State. The last time the teams played was in 1983, a 3-0 Husker win. 
• Nebraska and Lipscomb have never played. 
• Nebraska and SMU have never played. 

SCOUTING REPORT: UTAH STATE
• Utah State went 22-11 last year and won the Mountain West Tournament to qualify for the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2010, where the Aggies fell 3-0 to Arkansas. The Aggies return six starters from that team. 
• Utah State was picked tied for first in the Mountain West preseason coaches poll. Senior outside hitter Tatum Stall and senior libero Jordi Holdaway were on the All-Mountain West Preseason Team. 
• Stall, who was named All-Mountain West in 2022, led the Aggies with 3.11 kills per set and was second in service aces with 38. Holdaway led the Aggies with 3.58 digs per set a season ago. 

SCOUTING REPORT: LIPSCOMB
• Lipscomb is coming off a 16-13 season and 12-4 record in the Atlantic Sun. The Bisons were picked to finish second in the ASUN this season by the league’s coaches. 
• Sophia Hudepohl was named preseason ASUN Setter of the Year. A sophomore, Hudepohl was an ASUN All-Freshman selection last year after averaging 10.49 assists per set and 2.24 digs per set. 
• Senior outside hitter Caroline Stogner and senior middle blocker Meg Mersman were also preseason All-ASUN Team honorees. Stogner led the team last season with 3.33 kills per set and added 2.07 digs per set. Mersman averaged 2.05 kills and 0.98 blocks per set. 

SCOUTING REPORT: SMU
• SMU was picked to win the American Athletic Conference in the preseason coaches poll. The Mustangs went 22-10 last season and 13-5 in the AAC, good for third. 
• Junior outside hitter Jamison Wheeler was selected as the preseason AAC Player of the Year. Senior middle blocker Emma Clothier and senior setter Celia Cullen were also tabbed as preseason All-AAC selections.
• A 2022 first-team All-AAC selection, Wheeler was selected as the conference’s preseason player of the year after leading the Mustangs with 3.41 kills per set last season. She totaled 48 service aces, placing her second on the all-time single-season list in school history. Cullen averaged 10.16 assists per set last year, and Clothier is a graduate transfer from Florida State who a four-time All-ACC selection and two-time AVCA All-Region pick. 

NEBRASKA ATHLETICS ANNOUNCES GAME DAY INFORMATION FOR VOLLEYBALL DAY IN NEBRASKA

With one week to go until the record-breaking Volleyball Day in Nebraska, fans can now access the official Volleyball Day in Nebraska Game Day Information page on Huskers.com for more details about the event, including a free shuttle service, ticket and parking information, an adidas pep rally at the Coliseum and more. 

Parking lots on Aug. 30 will open at 1 p.m., and Memorial Stadium gates will open at 3:30 p.m. Nebraska-Kearney will play Wayne State in an exhibition at 4:30 p.m. on Nebraska Public Media. Nebraska will then host Omaha at 7 p.m. on Big Ten Network. Approximately 15 minutes after the Nebraska-UNO match ends, country music star Scotty McCreery will take the stage to finish the night with a concert. 

Big Red Volleyball Express Free Shuttle Service
As part of the Nebraska Athletics parking plan, fans will have access to a free bus service from satellite lots within the city of Lincoln. There will be 40-50 buses running routes to and from Memorial Stadium. Lot pickup areas are listed below. Please look for Arrow Stage Line buses after you’ve parked. It is important that you read our updated Volleyball Day in Nebraska Game Day page to understand what prohibited items exist so you can leave non-compliant items in your vehicle or at home. Please pay special attention to the Clear Bag Policy. Visit www.huskers.com/operations to review important game day information. 

Operating Times
The Nebraska Athletics Big Red Volleyball Express public transportation begins at 4 p.m. with the last pregame trip at 6:30 p.m. Drop-off and pick-up will be on R St. near the Lied Center. Return trips will begin at 8:15 p.m. and run continuously until approximately 11:30 p.m.

Satellite Lots
Northwest High School - 4901 W Holdrege St., Lincoln NE
https://go.unl.edu/bigredexpress_northwesthigh 

North Star High School – 5801 N. 33rd St., Lincoln, NE
https://go.unl.edu/bigredexpress_northstar

Gateway Mall – 6100 O St., Lincoln, NE (largest capacity area)
https://go.unl.edu/bigredexpress_gateway

SouthPointe Pavilions - 2910 Pine Lake Rd., Lincoln, NE
https://go.unl.edu/bigredexpress_southpointe

Tickets
As part of our ongoing effort to enhance our fan experience, we are excited to offer a convenient way for fans to access tickets for Volleyball Day in Nebraska directly on their smartphones. Tickets can be accessed via their Huskers ticket account on a web browser or through the Nebraska Huskers mobile app. To save time at the venue, fans are encouraged to save tickets and parking to their Apple Wallet or Google Pay apps prior to arrival on game day.

For fans who will be using paper tickets, they are encouraged to pick up their tickets in advance of Aug. 30 at the Nebraska Athletic Ticket Office to avoid long wait lines and the closure of Stadium Drive on game day. The Nebraska Athletic Ticket Office is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. On Aug. 30, the ticket office will open and 9 a.m. and will remain open until the second set of the Nebraska-UNO match. 

All tickets will be electronically scanned to verify authenticity. There will be no re-entry permitted for Volleyball Day in Nebraska. Once you enter and exit the stadium, you will not be allowed back in.

Parking
Campus parking areas will shift to welcome fans for Volleyball Day in Nebraska on Aug. 30. East Campus parking lots will serve as overflow parking.

  •     Campus parking areas will close at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29, in preparation for the event.
  •     Fans can take advantage of the new advance event parking reservation app. This online reservation app is provided through ParkMobile and may be completed on a mobile device or a computer. For details on limited remaining Volleyball Day campus parking, check ParkMobile.
  •     If there is any remaining parking available on Volleyball Day, you may pay by credit/debit card only at the entrance of the lot. Parking permits cost $11.
  •     Parking lots will open at 1 p.m. One vehicle per parking space. Each parking space must display a valid parking permit for that lot.
  •     Parking Lots 5 and 9 have free shuttle cart service for persons with limited mobility to the northeast and east locations of Memorial Stadium.
  •     For those who do not reserve a spot in advance, other parking options are Haymarket Park ($15) and the Pinnacle Bank Arena festival lot ($15). Those lots also open at 1 p.m.

Bag Policy

  • Each ticketed attendee will be allowed to enter with one clear plastic bag.
  • Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”, or a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (ziploc or similar).
  • Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap are permitted (no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”).
  • Clear Bag Policy

Alcohol Policy
Alcohol will be sold inside Memorial Stadium for the Volleyball Day in Nebraska event. Nebraska Athletics has partnered with Premier Catering to manage the sale of alcohol. Fans who choose to purchase alcohol will need to provide proper identification to verify legal drinking age and receive a wristband. Most domestic and craft beer options will be in 16oz cans for $9 each. There will be a two (2) drink limit per person, per transaction, throughout the stadium. Alcohol sales will close for the event approximately 30 minutes after the start of the Scotty McCreery concert. 

Gate Entry
Fans are encouraged to enter the stadium at the gate printed on their ticket; however, fans can enter Gates 4-14, 16, 18, 20 & 23 to access the East, North, and West stadiums.

  •     Fans with tickets located in South Stadium must enter the gates on their ticket, either Gates 1, 2, or 24.
  •     Fans with Field Level Tickets should enter through the gate printed on their ticket, Gates 3, 15, or 24.
  •     Other gates are reserved for premium level tickets or specialty gate tickets only. Gates 1, 6, 8, 17, 18, 19, and 21 will close shortly after the Nebraska-UNO match begins. Use the next available open gate to gain access into the stadium.

Fans will be required to open outer garments for visual inspection upon entry. Fans are also encouraged to travel lightly to the game and leave unnecessary belongings at home or in your vehicle.

adidas Rally at the Coliseum
adidas is thrilled to bring volleyball and Husker fans back to the iconic Coliseum in honor of Volleyball Day in Nebraska. adidas is partnering with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to celebrate this record-breaking moment with Rally at the Coliseum, the official Volleyball Day in Nebraska pep rally at the Nebraska Coliseum on Wednesday, Aug. 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Nebraska volleyball team is scheduled to make an appearance at the Coliseum around 12:30 p.m. for 20-30 minutes. Fans can get geared up at the adidas fan station, cheer with the band and spirit team, and be the first to get the official Volleyball Day in Nebraska gear. The event is free to attend and open to all ages. 

Steps away from Memorial Stadium, the Nebraska Coliseum has been the home to many iconic victories, teams, and moments in Husker volleyball history. In that spirit, adidas would like to invite long-time Husker fans and new fans back to where it all began in order to celebrate this record-breaking moment in sport.

What Fans Can Expect

  •     Rally with the Husker volleyball team at the Coliseum at 12:30 p.m.
  •     Make a commemorative bracelet, construct your own sign, and get ready for the match
  •     Music and entertainment from the Cornhusker Marching Band
  •     Enjoy photos with the Husker cheer squad
  •     Take photos with the iconic Volleywall brought over from the Devaney Center
  •     Get free Rally at the Coliseum gear and giveaways
  •     Enjoy a live DJ and games to win adidas gear

As Nebraska's official apparel partner, you can expect to be the first to get adidas and Volleyball Day in Nebraska merchandise before anyone else as well as chances to win adidas gear including new adidas x UNL licensed shoes.

NU BLANKS EASTERN WASHINGTON ON THE ROAD, 6-0

Cheney, Wash. – Behind four second-half finishes and a pair of assists by Jordan Zade, the Nebraska soccer team (2-0-1) handed Eastern Washington (0-3-0) its third loss of the season with a 6-0 defeat at EWU Soccer Field on Thursday night.

Tonight's six scores marked the most goals the Huskers have tallied in a regular season match since the 2011 victory against Northern Arizona (8-1) and the most goals on the road since the win in 2009 at Kansas (7-4). Additionally, this was the first time since the Huskers’ victory over Missouri in 2021 that NU has netted four or more goals in the second half.

In the first half, Nebraska struck early as senior Eleanor Dale netted her 18th career goal and second of the season in the 22nd minute. Junior Zade threw the ball across the pitch into the penalty box with a flip throw where Dale met the ball with a bicycle kick to score in the top right corner of the goal.  

Just a little over 10 minutes later, Zade sent a throw in again this time headed by junior Abbey Schwarz into the back of the net for the finish in the 32nd minute. This goal marked Schwarz’ second of the season and eighth career, while Zade tallied her third assist on the year.

The Huskers controlled the possession and pace in the first 45 minutes, as NU held the advantage over EWU in shots (20-3) and shots on goal (11-2).

With the 2-0 lead, the Big Red stayed aggressive and extended its lead with a finish in the 53rd minute by senior defender Nicola Hauk. Sadie Waite shot a pass across the pitch to Lauryn Anglim who sent the ball into the goal area, which Hauk met and sent past the diving Eastern Washington goalie.

NU then continued the strong attack and took the 4-0 lead in the 57th minute as Waite, a native of Ontario, Canada, shot the ball through traffic from the top of the penalty box into the back of the net for the score.

With less than eight minutes to play, the Huskers tallied two more finishes. Freshman Ella Rudney scored her first career goal in the 83rd minute as she dribbled and punched the ball past the defense, then sophomore Emma Prososki dribbled through the defense and took a shot that scored to secure the 6-0 victory.

Overall, the Nebraska offense outshot Eastern Washington 34-7, including a 21-2 advantage in shots on goal.

Senior goalkeeper Sami Hauk tallied two saves in 69:47 minutes of play and combined with sophomore Cece Villa for the shutout.

Next up, the Huskers stay on the road and return to action this weekend as they face Gonzaga on Sunday, Aug. 27 in Spokane, Wash. The match, set to be streamed on ESPN+, will kick off at 3 p.m. CT.

NEBRASKA TRACK AND FIELD ANNOUNCES 2023-24 SIGNEES

Nebraska track and field announced 29 newcomers to its program for the 2023-24 season on Wednesday.
 
This talented class represents 13 states and three countries, including eight transfers and 21 incoming freshmen.  The 29-member class is made up of 62 state titles, four national titles and two world championships.
 
Highlighting the class on the women’s side is Mine De Klerk, University of Oregon transfer and Welkom, South Africa-native. De Klerk is expected to bolster NU’s throwers, as a two-time World U20 Champion, a World U20 runner-up, a World U20 bronze medalist and a South African U20 National Record Holder.
 
Cece Deebom comes in as a decorated sprinter, jumper and hurdler from Fargo, N.D., collecting 12 state titles through her high school career.
 
Joining Nebraska’s distance corps, Ali Bainbridge is an eight-time South Dakota State Champion and Hayley Trotter is a seven-time Kansas State Champion.
 
Berlyn Schutz and Sage Burbach are Nebraska-natives that have made impacts at the state meet. A distance runner from Lincoln East, Schutz won three state titles, while Burbach is a two-time state champion in the throws.
 
Adding to the sprints and hurdles, Abrielle Artley is a two-time state champion from Illinois.
 
On the men’s side, Tyrell Pierce is a sprinter transferring from Knox College and has earned two DIII First-Team All-America honors. Garrit Twitero is another DIII First-Team All-American joining Nebraska, transferring from Texas Lutheran University.
 
Max Herman, a Nike Indoor National Champion and Adidas Indoor National Champion in the weight throw, comes to Lincoln from Marietta, Ga.
 
Highlighting the in-state newcomers, Jack Gillogly is an accomplished sprinter from Creighton Prep. He holds the state record in the 200m and is a five-time Nebraska State Champion. Jaylen Lloyd, an incoming freshman from Omaha Westside, has captured six state titles and won the long jump at the Nike Outdoor National Championship. Lloyd and fellow newcomer Malachi Coleman are two dual-sport athletes, playing wide receiver for Nebraska football.
 
Mason Kooi is a three-time Illinois State Champion and a New Balance Indoor National Champion in the high jump. Kael Miedema, a thrower from Sioux Falls, S.D., notched three state titles. Adding to the distance runners, Gabe Nash is a four-time state champion from Iowa.
 
Jeremiah Smith and Brice Turner add depth to the sprints, with Smith winning three state titles in Kansas and Turner capturing two state titles in Texas.
 
Women
Abrille Artley - Sprints/Hurdles - Evanston, Ill. (Evanston Township High School)
•    100mH: 14.35; 300mH: 43.25; 400m: 56.36
•    2x Illinois State Champion


Ali Bainbridge - Distance - Sioux Falls, S.D. (Sioux Falls Lincoln High School)
•    800m: 2:14.26; 1600m: 4:53.59; 3200m: 10:30.25
•    8x South Dakota State Champion


Sage Burbach - Throws - Norris, Neb. (Norris High School)
•    Shot put: 46-4; Discus: 136-0
•    2x Nebraska State Champion


Cece Deebom - Sprints/Jumps/Hurdles - Fargo, N.D. (Davies High School)
•    100m: 11.80; 200m: 24.39; 100mH: 14.00; Long jump: 19-7
•    12x North Dakota state champion


Mine De Klerk - Throws - University of Oregon/ Welkom, South Africa
•    Shot put: 57-7; Discus: 178-8
•    2x World U20 Champion, 1x World U20 runner-up, 1x World U20 bronze medalist, South African U20 National Record Holder


Cammy Garabian - Throws - Harvard College/ Seekonk, Mass.
•    Hammer throw: 203-8; Weight throw: 61-2


Seven Hicks - Sprints - Illinois State University/ Peoria, Ill.
•    60m: 7.39; 100m: 11.65; 200m: 24:01


Grace Parsons - Combined Events - Columbia, Mo. (Rock Bridge High School)
•    100mH: 14.48; 300mH: 43.83


Rebecca Pecora - Combined Events - Houston Christian University/ Milan, Italy
•    High jump: 5-9 3/4; Long jump: 20-8 1/2; Pentathlon: 3,604; Heptathlon: 5,059


Berlyn Schutz - Distance - Lincoln, Neb. (Lincoln East High School)
•    800m: 2:11.57; 1,600m: 4:44.77; 3,200m: 10:45.43
•    3x Nebraska State Champion


Hayley Trotter - Distance - Clearwater, Kan. (Clearwater High School)
•    400m: 58.63; 800m: 2:12.00; 1,600m: 5:06.00
•    7x Kansas State Champion


Arianna Walker - Sprints - Illinois State University (Richton Park, Ill.)
•    60m: 7.48; 100m: 11.67; 200m: 23.91
 
Men
Luca Arcuri - Distance - Park Ridge, Ill. (Maine South High School)
•    1,600m: 4:24.97; 3,200m: 9:23.11


Jeremiah Charles - Jumps - Arlington, Texas (Arlington Martin High School)
•    Triple jump: 50-3 3/4; Long jump: 23-1 1/2 


Malachi Coleman - Sprints - Lincoln, Neb. (Lincoln East High School)
•    100m: 10.46; 200m: 21.31


Jack Gillogly - Sprints - Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep High School)
•    100m: 10.53; 200m: 20.90
•    5x Nebraska State Champion
•    Nebraska State Record Holder in the 200m


Max Herman - Throws - Marietta, Ga. (Marietta High School)
•    Weight throw: 80-5 3/4; Hammer throw: 213-8 1/2 
•    Nike Indoor National Champion (Weight throw)
•    Adidas Indoor National Champion (Weight throw)


Mason Kooi - High Jump - Springfield, Ill. (Springfield Lutheran High School)
•    High jump: 7-0
•    3x Illinois State Champion
•    New Balance Indoor National Champion (High Jump)


Jaylen Lloyd -  Jumps/Sprints - Omaha, Neb. (Omaha Westside High School)
•    100m: 10.43; 200m: 21.32; Long jump: 25-5 1/2; Triple jump: 50-6
•    6x Nebraska State Champion
•    Nike Outdoor National Champion (Long jump)


Ethan Magee - Hurdles - Columbia, Mo. (Battle High School)
•    60mH: 8.09; 110mH: 14.66; 300mH: 39:56


Kael Miedema - Throws - Sioux Falls, S.D. (Sioux Falls Washington High School)
•    Shot put: 64-8; Discus: 196-6
•    3x South Dakota State Champion


Cade Moran - Throws - University of Michigan/ Murrieta, Calif.
•    Shot put: 58-3; Weight throw: 54-4 1/2 


Gabe Nash - Mid-Distance - Sioux City, Iowa (Sioux City North High School)
•    800m: 1:51.23; 1,600m: 4:12.30; 3,200m: 9:07.94
•    4x Iowa State Champion


Luke Noland - Combined Events - Kearney, Mo. (Kearney High School)
•    Long jump: 23-2; 100m: 11.28; 200m: 22.13; 110mH: 14.30; 300mH: 40.91
•    Missouri State Champion


Tyrell Pierce - Sprints - Knox College/ Auburn, Ala.
•    200m: 21.49; 400m: 46.45
•    2x DIII First-Team All-American


Kaleb Sharp - Mid-Distance - Jordan, Minn. (Jordan High School)
•    400m: 49.61; 800m: 1:53.23; 1,500m: 3:59.98
•    Minnesota State Champion


Jeremiah Smith - Sprints - Tecumseh, Kan. (Shawnee Heights High School)
•    60m: 6.80; 100m: 10.27; 110mH: 14.26; 300mH: 39.53
•    3x Kansas State Champion


Brice Turner - Sprints - Bay City, Texas (Bay City High School)
•    100m: 10.25; 200m: 20.97
•    2x Texas State Champion


Garrit Twitero - High Jump - Texas Lutheran University/ McQueeney, Texas
•    High jump: 6-10 3/4 
•    DIII First-Team All-American

SIX HUSKERS NAMED TO SENIOR BOWL WATCH LIST

Six Nebraska football players were named to the Senior Bowl Watch List, announced on Wednesday. Offensive linemen Bryce Benhart and Ben Scott, running back Anthony Grant, defensive back Quinton Newsome, linebacker Luke Reimer and defensive lineman Ty Robinson each earned a spot on the watch list.

 

The 2024 Senior Bowl will be held on Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile, Alabama. Elite draft prospects from around the country are selected to showcase their talent at the Senior Bowl and connect with coaches and decision-makers from all 32 NFL teams.

 

Benhart has started 29 games at right tackle for the Big Red over the past three seasons. In addition to being the most seasoned offensive lineman on the Husker roster, Benhart has also excelled in the classroom as a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection.

 

Scott landed on his second watch list of the preseason, as he was also named to the Rimington Trophy watch list. Scott is a transfer from Arizona State, where he started 28 games the last three years. He has proven to be a versatile offensive lineman with multiple starts at right tackle (17 starts) and center (11 starts).

 

Grant led Nebraska in rushing in his first season in a Husker uniform in 2022. He carried 218 times for 915 yards and six touchdowns last fall. Grant’s 915 rushing yards were the most by a Husker in four seasons, and he produced five 100-yard rushing performances while also catching 18 passes. He was an honorable-mention All-Big Ten selection in 2022.

 

Newsome has started every game at cornerback the past two seasons, carrying a streak of 24 consecutive starts into the 2023 campaign. He has totaled 101 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks and 14 pass breakups the last two years. Newsome is one of the top returning cornerbacks in the Big Ten, as he earned honorable-mention all-conference accolades last season.

 

Reimer is the Big Ten’s active career leader with 245 tackles over his first four seasons. He has started each of the 22 games he’s played over the last two years, totaling 194 tackles during that stretch. A 2022 honorable-mention All-Big Ten pick, Reimer averages nearly nine tackles per game in his 27 career starts with 15.5 TFLs, 4.0 sacks, four forced fumbles, 11 pass breakups and a pair of interceptions.

 

Robinson has started 23 games in his career, including every game last season. He has recorded 51 tackles the past two seasons with 8.0 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks and a pair of pass breakups. Robinson was Nebraska’s co-Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2022.