Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver/defensive back Anna Anderson (11) running drills during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver/center/defensive back Marley Spielberg (1) running drills during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback Ariana Akey (8) running drills during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver Emmi Merhi (4) makes a catch during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhuskers huddle up during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver/center/defensive back Marley Spielberg (1) running drills during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback Ariana Akey (8) catches the ball running the ladder during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker head coach Liz Sowers watching the action during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker associate head coach Katie Sowere watches the action during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver/center/defensive back Marley Spielberg (1) pulles her gloves on during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback/wide receiver Kailey Verhoeven (16) readies to run out for a pass during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver/defensive back Nyla Gigger (7) runs with the ball during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback Ariana Akey (8) laterals the ball during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

… during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver/defensive back London Jenkins (3) makes a lateral against wide receiver/center/defensive back Marley Spielberg (1) during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback Ariana Akey (8) throws a pass during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver/defensive back Anna Anderson (11) makes a catch against defensive back / wide receiver Jaylani Palmer (12) during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver/defensive back Nyla Gigger (7) makes a catch against wide receiver/defensive back London Jenkins (3) during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver Emmi Merhi (4) and wide receiver/center/defensive back Marley Spielberg (1) go for the ball during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker utility Payton Stienike (6) reaches for the ball against linebacker Nathalia Raio (22) during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker defensive back / wide receiver Jaylani Palmer (12) runs with the ball during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker defensive back/wide receiver Nia Ennis (10) running drills during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback/wide receiver Kailey Verhoeven (16) runs with the ball against wide receiver/defensive back London Jenkins (3) during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver/defensive back Anna Anderson (11) throws the football during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker utility Grace Simet (9) makes a catch during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker linebacker Nathalia Raio (22) makes a catch during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver/defensive back Nyla Gigger (7) makes a catch during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.

Nebraska Cornhusker wide receiver/defensive back London Jenkins (3) runs with the ball during flag football practice on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Lincoln, NE. Photo by John S. Peterson.