The Big Ten is no joke this season. Nebraska sits at the top of the AVCA/TARAFLEX Preseason Top 25, with Penn State hot on their heels at #2. This isn't just a strong start; it's a statement.
Big Names, Bigger Expectations
Seven Big Ten teams cracked the Top 25. Wisconsin comes in strong at #8, while Minnesota holds it down at #11. Don't sleep on Purdue at #15, UCLA at #18, or USC at #21. Oregon and Washington are lurking, having received votes but not quite making the cut. Yet.
And just like that, the Big Ten is the conference to watch. With so many teams in the top tier, every matchup is a showdown. You could feel it coming.
Must-See Matches
Circle August 31 on your calendar. That's the day Nebraska, Purdue, and Illinois head to Nashville for the Broadway Block Party. Nebraska will battle Kentucky, followed by Purdue taking on Tennessee, and Illinois facing Vanderbilt. All eyes will be on ESPN's networks for these clashes.
But wait, there's more. The State Farm Women’s College Volleyball Showcase hits Pittsburgh from August 31 to September 1. You know these teams mean business when they hit the court.
Big Ten’s National Stage
This season, 79 Big Ten matches will be broadcast nationally. Big Ten Network, FOX, FS1, NBC, and Peacock are all in. And at least 63 of those will be on the Big Ten Network alone. The stage is set.
Let's be real: this many televised matches means more eyes on the sport, more fans in seats, and more pressure on the players. They better be ready to perform.
The Big Ten is stacked. Can anyone stop them? That'll do it.
Source: bigten.org
