The Nebraska Cornhuskers will try to extend a 49-match regular-season winning streak when they host Purdue at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Saturday. The undefeated Huskers (18-0, 7-0 Big Ten) face the Boilermakers (11-5, 4-3) in their 35th all-time meeting, with Nebraska holding a commanding 26-8 lead in the series.
Nebraska’s current streak is the second-longest regular-season run in the NCAA era for the program, dating back to 2024. This marks the 10th time in program history that Nebraska has started a season 18-0, and the fourth straight year they have achieved this feat. The Huskers have also won their last seven matches against Purdue.
The team heads into the match ranked No. 1 in the latest AVCA Coaches Poll released on October 12, which is Nebraska’s 131st week at the top spot—more than any other program in the nation. Their success last week was highlighted by three players earning Big Ten honors. Outside hitter Harper Murray was named co-Player of the Week, setter Bergen Reilly secured Setter of the Week, and defensive specialist Manaia Ogbechie took Defensive Player of the Week.
Saturday’s match kicks off at 4 p.m. CT and will be broadcast nationally on the Big Ten Network, with Larry Punteney and Mac Podraz calling the action. Fans can also stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.
The Huskers will rely on their depth and recent form to maintain their unbeaten record, while Purdue aims to disrupt Nebraska’s dominance on their home court. The Boilermakers have shown resilience in conference play, but Nebraska’s consistency and individual accolades suggest the visitors face a tough challenge.
Saturday’s game is set to add another chapter to this longstanding rivalry, with Nebraska looking to keep their winning streak alive and Purdue hoping to claim a rare victory against the top-ranked Cornhuskers.
According to Yahoo Sports.
