Who doesn’t love a good sports crossover? And when there’s a love story thrown into the mix? That’s a straight-up blockbuster! Enter volleyball star Harper Murray and her football-playing boyfriend, Heinrich Haarberg—the duo making waves both on and off the field. Back in September, Murray made a bold statement at Memorial Stadium, rocking a red #10 Nebraska jersey. But she wasn’t there to spike a ball; she was there to support her guy as the Cornhuskers clashed with Illinois. While her presence couldn’t secure the win, she had her own victory moment—sharing a pre-game hug with Haarberg before snapping some sweet pics post-game. And Haarberg? Oh, he was feeling the love! His girlfriend cheering him on from the box was the ultimate MVP move.
A smile, a hug—a total touchdown in the romance department. But this wasn’t Harper’s first time showing up for her guy. Fans had already caught wind of this power couple when she first popped up at a Nebraska game last year. Then came November, when Haarberg took a rough hit against Maryland, leaving the game with an ankle injury. While the Cornhuskers were dealing with the loss, Nebraska fans were busy swooning over Murray’s sweet social media updates. Since then, their love story has been a fan-favorite—but plot twist! Harper Murray is now switching things up, making her Nebraskan footballer boyfriend swap sport as she preps for the upcoming NCAA season.
Harper Murray steps into the coaching role!
Harper Murray dropped a TikTok that had fans swooning—a little love, little sports, and a whole lot of fun! A few days ago she decided to bring her boyfriend Heinrich Haarberg out of his comfort zone, the football pitch to her playground, the volleyball court. The video began with Haarberg fumbling through a couple of steps and with Harper as his tutor, the guy was a quick learner.
By the end? He was serving up some serious heat, spiking that ball like a total pro! Harper made sure to mark the moment with a playful caption, writing, “I taught him how to joust btw,” while tagging both her boyfriend and Nebraska football. Fans couldn’t get enough of the adorable sports swap, and honestly? Watching these two mix their worlds is the kind of wholesome content we all need. Harper Murray stepping into grind mode couldn’t be more spo(r)t-on, especially with the NCAA season creeping up fast.
With the countdown officially on, she’s gearing up to bring the heat when it matters most. And Lincoln made sure to crank up the excitement earlier this year, dropping the big news in January: “Nebraska will kick off its 2025 season against Pittsburgh on Friday, Aug. 22 in the AVCA First Serve Showcase at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Creighton, Stanford will also participate in the three-day event.” But here’s the thing—Harper’s been easing into this zone for a while now.
Murray lends support to another player!
Bree Hall had the internet absolutely rolling on March 10 when she casually turned a basketball game into a full-blown comedy show. In a TikTok that instantly became legend, she had a moment—no, a masterpiece—where she mistook the basketball for a volleyball and smacked it like she was setting up the cleanest assist of her life. Only problem? Instead of a teammate, the ball went directly to the crowd. The players covered their mouths as they tried to contain their laughter, because seriously, what did they just witness?
Of course, Bree had to own the moment, and she did it in the most elegant manner that she could think of. She went for the caption, “@harpermurray yaa so like how’s my form. i already got the knee pads girl,” and for some extra seasoning, she added, “did a middle game code switch to volleyball. lowkey was crashing out.” And naturally, she had to tag Harper Murray because, let’s be real, if anyone was qualified to judge that unexpected volleyball cameo, it was the queen of the court herself.
And Harper? Oh, she came through like the MVP she is, hitting Bree with a simple yet chef’s kiss response: “I’ll help you.” Because yeah, Bree might need a little coaching before she starts switching sports mid-game again. Bree, fully accepting her fate, responded with, “oh thank god. lmaooo.” And just like that, the crossover we never saw coming but absolutely needed happened. Whether she’s ruling the court or stepping up as an impromptu coach, Harper stays ready to deliver—no warm-up required!
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