Big Ten Opponents Announced for 2026 Season

CHICAGO, Ill. — The Big Ten has announced the conference opponent rotation for the 2026 volleyball season. With the league going to a new 17-match format this season, teams will play either eight or nine home games, and vice versa on the road. Minnesota will play nine intra conference home matches this season and eight on the road. Minnesota’s Opponents: Home: Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Northwestern, Oregon, Penn State, Washington, Wisconsin Away: Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio State, Purdue, Rutgers, UCLA, USC The Gophers finished 15th in the AVCA Final Rankings last season after making the Sweet 16 for the…