Nebraska runs its winning streak to 23 matches with home wins over Minnesota and Indiana. Lincoln and Jeff look at conference title races coming down to the final two weekends of the regular season, including the Huskers' search for the Big Ten crown. Creighton continues its dominance of the Big East. A breakdown of Nebraska's 2025 recruiting class and a preview of the big Nebraska-Wisconsin rematch coming this weekend. Producer: Kahm Broham Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter:...

Nebraska's sweeps No. 12 Oregon and Washington on its first Big Ten Pacific Northwest road trip. Lincoln and Jeff break down a big weekend for Harper Murray and Taylor Landfair. Plus, Wisconsin stays in the conference title race with a dominant win over No. 3 Penn State. No. 1 Pitt keeps rolling, Creighton gets a big win, and the guys talk with Kayla Banwarth, a former Husker great who's entering her first season as head coach of the PVF's Atlanta Vibe. Producer: Kahm Broham Follow the show...

Lincoln and Jeff recap Nebraska's stunning sweep of Wisconsin in Madison, its first win at UW in a decade. Plus, a chalky weekend in the Big Ten contrasts with chaos in other conferences. Texas' no-good, very-bad weekend. A conversation with volleyball analytics guru Chad Gordon and a preview of the Huskers' matches this week at Oregon and Washington. Producer: Kahm Broham. Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/VolleyballPod  Follow the Hosts on Social Media: Lincoln...

Lincoln and Jeff talk with the TV voice of American volleyball Paul Sunderland about the state of the college game and some Team USA thoughts. Plus, the guys break down Nebraska's wins over Illinois and Michigan and set up the Huskers' huge match on Friday at Wisconsin. Plus, Pitt outlasts Louisville, Wisconsin smokes Purdue, and Texas A&M breaks their curse against Texas. And some speculation on who might be the next USA women's coach. Producer: Kahm Broham. Follow the show on Social...

Nebraska rolls on with road sweeps at Michigan State and Ohio State, running the Huskers' win streak to 15. Lincoln and Jeff break down a weekend where the offense came alive. Plus, Nebraska is No. 1 in the NCAA's first tournament seedings. That made Pitt so angry, the Panthers turned Stanford into a fine cardinal paste. Plus, an interview with Nebraska-Kearney coach Rick Squiers and a discussion of why are matches taking so long these days? Producer: Kahm Broham. Follow the show on Social...

Nebraska - somehow - finds a way to hold off an upset bid from No. 10 Purdue despite being out-hit and out-blocked. Serving errors matter, kids. Brent Wagner of the Lincoln Journal Star joins the show to talk about the weekend and a mid-season recap of Nebraska's campaign. Plus, Pitt gets upset by giantkiller SMU, Washington has a bad week, and a preview of the Huskers' upcoming road trips to Michigan State and Ohio State. Producer: Kahm Broham. Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter:...

Nebraska rolls to sweeps over Illinois and Iowa to run its winning streak to 11 matches, but what's going on with NU's 2nd outside hitter spots. Does anyone want the job ahead of Friday's big match against No. 10 Purdue? Plus, Jeff and Lincoln recap the week that was in the Big Ten with the Pacific Northwest newcomers finding a chilly reception in the upper Midwest. And an interview with new Nebraska Athletics Hall of Famer Virginia Stehr, one of the Huskers' biggest stars of the 1980's....

Lincoln and Jeff recap Nebraska's opening weekend of Big Ten play with wins over UCLA and USC. Plus, Penn State looks real good, Pitt looks even better, and Minnesota can't stop playing five setters. And an interview with former Husker Lauren Stivrins as she prepares for her first season with LOVB Omaha and her TV broadcasting debut. Producer: Kahm Broham. Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/VolleyballPod  Follow the Hosts on Social Media: Lincoln Arneal Twitter:...

What a week for Nebraska volleyball. The Huskers sweep two top-5 opponents, the Stanford Cardinal and Louisville Cardinals, to end non-conference play. Creighton also gets a pair of top-10 wins, and Lincoln and Jeff look at each Big Ten contender's best wins as conference play starts this week. Plus, a conversation with Ben Boldt, coach of the NAIA Concordia Bulldogs. Producer: Kahm Broham. Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/VolleyballPod  Follow the Hosts on...

Emily Ehman joins the show again to talk Nebraska holding off a Creighton comeback to stay unbeaten all-time vs the Jays, Merritt Beason's big week, early season Big Ten storylines, and previewing the biggest week of the non-conference season as the Huskers face Stanford and Louisville. Producer: Kahm Broham. Twitter: https://twitter.com/VolleyballPod  Follow the Hosts on Social Media: Lincoln Arneal Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lincoln_VB Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lincolna_vb Jeff...

Nebraska stubs its toe for the first time this season in a stunning sweep loss at SMU. What's going on with Nebraska's attacking and serving woes? And can Creighton exploit them on Tuesday to get the Jays' first-ever win over NU? Plus, Lincoln has a great talk with Big Ten Network and Nebraska Public Media announcer Larry Punteney. And Nebraska wasn't the only top team bitten by the upset bug. Surprising losses will scramble the top of the Top 25 this week. Producer: Kahm Broham. Follow the...

The season is underway! Nebraska gets three wins to open the week, but has some bumpy moments en route to 3-0. Lincoln & Jeff look at likes and dislikes from the Huskers' first week and look ahead to Week 2 with three more matches. Plus, big matches around the country. Wisconsin starts 0-2, Pitt looks good, so does Creighton. And a first peek at some new NCAA rules the sport adjusts to this year. Producer: Kahm Broham. Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter:...

Our long national nightmare is over. The season starts this week. Lincoln and Jeff recap Nebraska's Red-White scrimmage and pay homage to our new queen, Andi Jackson. Plus, in-depth looks at Creighton and Nebraska-Omaha with Hurrdat Sports' Ana Bellinghausen. Then, a preview of Nebraska's Tuesday season opener against Kentucky and a look at other top match-ups around the country on the opening weekend. Producer: Kahm Broham. Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter:...

On the doorstep of the 2024 season, Lincoln and Jeff breakdown this year's Nebraska team position by position and lay out their biggest questions going into the year. Plus, the guys talk with Jen Karson-Strauss and Maddie Rundlett, producers and directors of ESPN's new E:60 documentary on the 2023 Nebraska season "No Place Like Nebraska" that premiers Aug. 25. Producer: Kahm Broham. Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/VolleyballPod  Follow the Hosts on Social...

Team USA finishes with the silver medal at the Paris Olympics after Italy dominates the gold medal match. We recap the Americans in Paris with Lee Feinswog of Volleyball Magazine. Plus, a quick preview of every Big Ten team except Nebraska (because we'll get to them next week). Reasons for optimism, worry and questions about the league's other 17 teams. It takes awhile. Producer: Kahm Broham. Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/VolleyballPod  Follow the Hosts on...

Jeff Sheldon and Lincoln Arneal bring you a unique episode of Volleyball State, recorded live-ish from a pontoon boat at the Pinnacle Bank Championship at Indian Creek Golf Course. Join them as they navigate the waters and dive into the latest volleyball news. Special guests Allison Whitten and Kaitlyn Hord from the Omaha Supernovas join the show to discuss year two of the Pro Volleyball Federation and their professional journeys. Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter:...

The Olympics are two weeks away! Lincoln and Jeff dissect Team USA's chances for a second straight gold medal and are joined by U.S. libero, former Husker All-American Justine Wong-Orantes. Also, a recap of current and future Huskers playing this summer with USA developmental teams, Nebraska recruiting news, & what storylines we're looking at in the Big Ten this fall. Producers: Brock Workman, Kahm Broham. Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter:...

The guys look into the crystal ball and look at some of Nebraska's potential recruiting targets in the Class of 2026 as recruiting heats up in June. We're also joined by Austin Kingsley of PrepDig.com to look at the state of Nebraska's top high school prospects. Plus, John Cook gets a contract extension and the U.S. Olympic team features three former Huskers. Can the U.S. compete for a 2nd straight gold medal? Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter:...

The Omaha Supernovas are champions of the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation season! Lincoln and Jeff recap the exciting week of playoffs with Omaha outside hitter Brooke Nuneviller. Plus, a look at how the PVF can grow and build on this success in Year 2. Some big announcements for Omaha's newest professional franchise in League One Volleyball. And Team USA is prepping for the Olympics at the Volleyball Nations League. Producer: Kahm Broham Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter:...

 A show that goes a lot of places. Lincoln and Jeff talk about the Harper Murray situation and what it could mean for her future with the Huskers. Plus, what did we learn from Nebraska's spring exhibition sweep of Denver and what are the things to watch heading into the summer? And an interview with Renee Saunders, head coach of Omaha Skutt and the Omaha Supernovas' radio color analyst, as the Supernovas make the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation playoffs. Producer: Brandon...

Lincoln and Jeff talk with Husker legend and Olympic gold medalist Jordan Larson about making a run at the 2024 U.S. Olympic team and her plans to play in the inaugural League One Volleyball season in 2025. Producer: Kahm Broham Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/VolleyballPod  Follow the Hosts on Social Media: Lincoln Arneal Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lincoln_VB Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lincolna_vb Jeff Sheldon Twitter:...

John Baylor, the long-time radio voice of Nebraska volleyball, joins Lincoln and Jeff to discuss his long broadcasting career, changes in the college game, his favorite underrated Husker players, and what the NU program means to the state. Plus, a quick recap of Nebraska's beach season, looking ahead to May's spring exhibition and a rundown of the Pro Volleyball Federation. Producer: Kahm Broham Follow the show on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/VolleyballPod  Follow the Hosts on...

What's this?! Video? New background and graphics? Volleyball State is now proud to be part of Hurrdat Sports. Lincoln and Jeff welcome in Nebraska head coach John Cook to talk a number of hot topics including: USA volleyball's potential move to the heartland, Cook's legacy within the sport, if he wants to help choose his successor, and the transfer portal/NIL landscape. Plus, the guys talk about Lincoln's VolleyballMag.com story about the coaching salary market. Producer: Kahm Broham. Follow...