Nebraska Tops 2025 AVCA Volleyball Preseason Poll

Nebraska has been ranked No. 1 in the 2025 AVCA Preseason Coaches Poll, earning 40 first-place votes as they begin their first season under head coach Dani Busboom Kelly. Defending national champion Penn State is ranked second with 21 first-place votes, while Pittsburgh achieved its highest-ever preseason ranking at No. 3, followed by Louisville and Texas. Notable rankings include Wisconsin at No. 8, Texas A&M at No. 9 (their highest ever), Creighton at No. 12, and Kansas at No. 14. Nebraska returns key players Andi Jackson, Harper Murray, and Bergen Reilly, all considered AVCA Player of the Year candidates. The Huskers will open the season against both Pittsburgh and Stanford at the AVCA First Serve Showcase. The Big Ten is well represented, with five teams in the Top 25, including Wisconsin and Minnesota, setting the stage for a highly competitive season.