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Another historic night for the sport as the Pro Volleyball Federation debuts in Omaha. Lincoln talks with Supernovas' outside hitter Jess Lansman about her surprising road back to the court. The guys also look at more Nebraska transfer portal news and talk volleyball economics.

The dust (and tears) of the national final match have cleared. Lincoln and Jeff take a look back at Nebraska's 2023 season - players of the year and top moments - plus look at questions for 2024. The transfer portal has already taketh away...will it also giveth to John Cook? And how you can help shape the next chapter of Volleyball State. Listen to this one on your holiday drives!

Well, well, well, Nebraska has moved on to the NCAA championship match with a sweep of Pittsburgh in Thursday's national semifinal. Jeff & Lincoln recap the Huskers' big win plus break down the match-ups in the national title match against old friend Texas with Lauren Cook West of the Husker Radio Network.

Nebraska is headed to the Final Four! Lincoln and Jeff recap the Huskers’ Sweet 16 win over Georgia Tech (3:10) and hawgfight in the Elite 8 over Arkansas (10:10). The guys welcome back volleyball broadcaster Emily Ehman, who was on the call of Wisconsin’s regional final win over Oregon (30:35). We ask Emily if Wisconsin seems like the team to beat this week in Tampa, and talk how a pair of freshman setters have led their teams to the Final Four. Recap of the other regional finals: Louisville/Pitt (53:50), Oregon/Wisconsin (59:30), and Texas/Stanford (1:02:00).

Lincoln and Jeff recap Nebraska's opening round wins over Long Island and Missouri, moving the Huskers to the Sweet 16 (2:35). How do Nebraska's outside hitter duo stack up to the other title contenders (19:00)? Who else is coming to Lincoln for the regional rounds (22:50). An interview with Creighton head coach Kirsten Bernthal Booth (27:50) on the Bluejays' return to the Sweet 16 and supporting more women head coaches. Looking at the Madison regional (47:00), the Pittsburgh regional (50:19), and the Stanford regional (52:57). Plus, Wayne State reaches the Division II Elite Eight with a big win over Concordia-St. Paul (57:09).

Nebraska's undefeated run comes to an end with a loss at Wisconsin, but the Huskers salvage the weekend with a win at Minnesota. NU is the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. We look at the Huskers' path to the Final Four and break down the brackets with NCAA reporter Michella Chester. Plus, who got snubbed! And a bonus show coming later this week?

Nebraska sweats out tight wins over Northwestern and Illinois to move within sight of the Big Ten title. Jeff & Lincoln interview Husker assistant coach Jaylen Reyes on NU's recruiting class, recruiting in the NIL/portal era and more, plus conference races are coming down to the wire, and a look ahead to Nebraska's matches with Michigan and Iowa.

Nebraska stays undefeated with sweeps of Maryland and Rutgers, but upsets shake up the top 10. A look at the conference leaders around the country, and a talk with BTN producer Sue Maryott about the growth of volleyball on TV.

Nebraska makes quick work of Michigan State and Penn State to set up a No. 1 vs. No. 2 match-up against Wisconsin on Saturday. Jeff and Lincoln preview the showdown with the unbeaten Badgers, who have beaten NU 10 times in a row, with Wisconsin State Journal writer Dennis Punzel. Plus, upsets shake up the standings in the Pac-12 and SEC and a look at the Huskers' history in 1-vs-2 meetings.

Lincoln and Jeff break down Nebraska's white-knuckle wins at Purdue and Indiana. Plus, a conversation with VolleyballMag.com's Lee Feinswog about how the game is getting bigger and stronger. How can Jordan Larson make a difference as an assistant coach...and how could it go poorly? And Sunday upsets!

Nebraska makes a statement with a 3-1 win at No. 5 Stanford, then holds off a feisty Kentucky team despite being down two injured starters. Plus, is the Big Ten down this year? Why are all of these attendance records falling? And, we set up the opening weekend of conference play where Nebraska hosts Ohio State and Minnesota.

Who are you? Why are you doing this? What does it all mean? Lincoln Arneal and Jeff Sheldon welcome you to Volleyball State. The guys talk about the historic Volleyball Day in Nebraska, how it levels up the country's fastest growing sports even further, plus look at the national college volleyball landscape, recap Nebraska win at Kansas State and preview the Huskers' in-state showdown with Creighton.