No. 2 Nebraska heads into its highly anticipated matchup with No. 7 Wisconsin on Nov. 1 and brings a 20-1 record and a crucial defense this season.

Miss Jackson is really nice. @aandijackson your @B1GVolleyball Defense POTW! #GBR pic.twitter.com/AnaFCvncOK

— Nebraska Volleyball (@HuskerVB) 28 October 2024

The key to this defensive strength is sophomore middle blocker Andi Jackson, who earned her second Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honor after leading Nebraska to wins over Illinois and Michigan. Jackson, along with teammates Rebekah Allick and Lexi Rodriguez, highlight Nebraska’s continued dominance in weekly defensive awards this season; The Huskers will rely on that as they face a formidable Wisconsin offense led by Sarah Franklin.

This matchup between Nebraska and Wisconsin is a historic Big Ten clash with both programs vying for national recognition and conference supremacy. Both teams have a deep roster of stars; Nebraska’s Bergen Reilly leads the offense with 799 assists, while Wisconsin’s Charlie Fuerbringer is at the helm for the Badgers. The rivalry between these two powerhouses raises the stakes further as the Huskers look to avenge last year’s win over Wisconsin that ended Nebraska’s undefeated season.

With Franklin, Beason, Booth and Jackson on the court, fans can expect a high-caliber matchup that could impact both the Big Ten standings and the national rankings. Stay tuned as Nebraska aims to maintain its perfect conference record and Wisconsin plans to make a statement at home.