“I always knew in my heart that it was Nebraska,” Gabby DiVita, still a high schooler, already knows that the Nebraska volleyball program would be the best place to pursue her passion. Not surprising, considering the Huskers are known for their grit and above-average consistency on the court. With that knowledge, DiVita waits eagerly to make her debut as a Big Red in 2026. But her future home already seems to be falling behind its foes.
Despite Nebraska being considered one of the top volleyball destinations in the country in the collegiate circuit, the Huskers haven’t won the national title since 2017. On the other hand, programs of Texas and Stanford have gone on to post two-peats while John Cook’s team struggled. And now, as some fans look beyond the upcoming 2025 season, it seems like they have only heartbreak waiting for them.
The Huskers Illustrated‘s Lincoln Arneal took to X on August 4 to share the latest 2026 team rankings. “After updating the individual rankings last week, PrepVolleyball refreshed its 2026 team rankings,” Arneal writes, before unveiling where each team stands as per the latest list, and it does look like Nebraska volleyball is on the back foot.
According to the social media update, Nebraska volleyball is positioned in third place, while the Longhorns lead the charts. Surprisingly, though, even Wisconsin made it to the list above the Huskers, which we’re sure not many fans were expecting to see.
After updating the individual rankings last week, PrepVolleyball refreshed its 2026 team rankings.
1. Texas
2. Wisconsin
3. Nebraska
4. Stanford
5. Pittsburgh
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12. Harvard https://t.co/CoB2x0DvjK
— Lincoln Arneal (@Lincoln_VB) August 4, 2025
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