Huskers Head to Auburn for a SEC Smackdown
Nebraska’s baseball squad snapped a three-game skid in Texas with a dominant 10-1 win over No. 15 Florida State, courtesy of clutch hitting from Dylan Carey and Cole Kitchens. After narrow losses to Louisville and Kansas State, the Huskers look to carry that momentum into a three-game nonconference series at No. 7 Auburn. Friday’s opener features RHP Ty Horn against SEC ace Jake Marciano, followed by Carson Jasa vs. Jackson Sanders on Saturday and Gavin Blachowicz vs. Alex Petrovic on Sunday. Auburn will counter with a lethal mix of freshman All-Americans and impact transfers, making this perhaps Nebraska’s toughest nonconference challenge.
If you’re a Husker fan, nothing says “March baseball” like boarding the hype train bound for Plainsman Park—destination: utter heartbreak or improbable glory. This preview has all the trappings: midweek nail-biters, super-freshman phenoms, and pitchers who transfer from Virginia Tech only to fling zero-walk gems. Grab your foam finger and gut-wrenching optimism; your streaming link awaits. And remember, when the Tigers clamp down, you can always blame the bullpen—because in Nebraska, we don’t just lose, we entertain.
Van Poppel’s Trench Warfare: Spring Ball with a Chip
Rising junior DT Riley Van Poppel has embraced spring ball under Matt Rhule, focusing on refining his game with new defensive line coach Corey Brown. After a “streaky” three seasons, Van Poppel admits he fell short of his own standards in 2025 and is attacking the offseason with a chip on his shoulder. Brown, fresh from Miami (OH), brings proven sack-producing expertise, and the Huskers bolstered the room with portal additions Jahsear Whittington and Owen Stoudmire. All signs point to a rejuvenated trench unit aiming to reestablish Nebraska’s historic physical dominance up front.
Ah, spring practice—the only time college football players can legitimately complain about “quick” workouts before promptly demanding longer sessions in May. Van Poppel’s chip-on-shoulder routine sounds dangerously close to an all-you-can-eat buffet of clichés, but hey, at least he’s hungry. With new coaches parachuted in and transfers galore, Nebraska’s DL room is shaping up like a midseason blockbuster where nobody’s sure who the hero is yet. Just remember: if the unit still flounders by fall, blame spring drills for being oppressive.
Five-Game Softball Invitational: Huskers Seek Big Weekend
No. 9 Nebraska softball embarks on a five-game road trip at the Oklahoma State/Tulsa Invitational, starting with three matchups vs. No. 21 OSU and single showdowns against Tulsa and South Dakota State. The Cornhuskers, fresh off a perfect weekend at Mary Nutter, are top-10 across all major polls. Games stream on ESPN+ and air on the Huskers Radio Network. Key storylines include head coach Kenny Gajewski’s veteran OSU squad, SDSU’s rising talents, and Tulsa’s fight to avoid slipping further in the all-time series. Nebraska’s outlook: at least 4-1, but two losses and they tumble in the rankings.
Welcome to the softball version of the Hunger Games—cowgirls, jacks-r-us, and jackrabbits all vying for the right to embarrass Nebraska in Stillwater and Tulsa. This breakdown reads like a military dossier: head coaches listed, All-League honorees tallied, impact transfers praised. But let’s be real—no stat sheet can capture the terror of an errant pop fly or the existential dread of falling two spots in the NFCA coaches poll. Tune in on ESPN+ and experience the sweetest blend of superstition and prophecy: “Those Huskers will definitely win four games… right?”
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