Clayton Collier

Aug 19, 2024 | wowt.com | Clayton Collier

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska and Creighton volleyball were ranked in the AVCA Preseason Top 25 Poll, released Monday. The Huskers were slotted No. 2 in the nation, receiving 15 first-place votes. The reigning national champion Texas Longhorns were No. 1 with 46 first place votes. The Bluejays begin the season as the No. 12 team in the country, the second-highest preseason ranking in program history (No. 9 in 2017).

Aug 16, 2024 | wowt.com | Clayton Collier

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska has not shied away from talking up their wide receivers. The praise comes after an injury-riddled 2023 campaign for the receiver room where the Huskers averaged just 135.9 passing yards per game, a figure that ranked among the lowest in FBS. The infusion of impact transfers Jahmal Banks and Isaiah Neyor provides an immediate bolster to a returning group that's another year stronger and wiser.

Jul 30, 2024 | wowt.com | Clayton Collier

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Nebraska Huskers hosted a media day on Wednesday for their upcoming fall camp. Head Coach Matt Rhule spoke about how the defense can build on a strong 2023 season. "We have to take the ball away 20 times this year," Rhule said. An update on Huskers kicker Tristan Alvano was also shared. Marcus Scatterfield, offensive coordinator, touted the depth at receiver and offensive line. The sophomore class is coming in with plenty of game reps due to injuries last year.

Jul 29, 2024 | wowt.com | Clayton Collier

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - To call Dylan Travis' path to the Paris Olympics improbable would be an understatement. "It's been a wild journey with my basketball career," said Travis. The Omaha native will make his Olympic debut Tuesday representing Team USA in basketball. "I feel like a lot of people would have quit, but I think that's what's cool about my story is, I didn't," he said. "I overcame a lot of obstacles to get where I'm at.

Jul 28, 2024 | 1011now.com | Clayton Collier

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha native Trevor Gutschewski entered the U.S. Junior Amateur quarterfinals as the lowest ranked golfer (3,570) in the field. He’s leaving Oakland Hills a champion. Gutschewski captured the 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship on Saturday, defeating Tyler Watts in the 36-hole final. With the win, the 17-year-old earned an exemption to the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont. “I don’t even know,” he said of what the win means. “Probably hasn’t sunk in yet.