Friday in Lincoln usually means the air is getting a bit electric, especially when the winter sports schedule hits its peak. If you’re trying to figure out what time is the husker game today, you've actually got several different answers depending on which Husker team you’re following. There isn't just one "game"—it’s a massive day for Nebraska athletics across a few different states.
Honestly, it’s a packed Friday. We’re talking everything from the wrestling mat in Minneapolis to the tennis courts right here in town.
The Main Events: Wrestling and Tennis Times
The biggest "game" tonight, at least in terms of rankings and intensity, is definitely the wrestling dual. The No. 6 Nebraska wrestling team is heading up to Minneapolis to take on No. 7 Minnesota. This is a top-10 showdown that’s going to be absolutely brutal in the best way possible.
- Husker Wrestling vs. Minnesota: 8:00 PM CST
- Where to watch: Big Ten Network (BTN)
If you're looking for something closer to home, the Nebraska women's tennis team is kicking off their spring season today at the Sid and Hazel Dillon Tennis Center. They’re hosting James Madison, and it's the first time these two programs have ever faced off.
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- Husker Women's Tennis vs. James Madison: 6:00 PM CST
- Location: Sid and Hazel Dillon Tennis Center, Lincoln, NE
What About Husker Basketball?
If you were looking for the men's or women's basketball schedules, you'll have to wait just a tiny bit longer. The No. 8 Husker men's basketball team—who are currently one of only three undefeated teams left in the entire country—doesn't play today, Friday, January 16.
They are coming off a massive win against Oregon and will be back in action tomorrow. Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 17, at 3:00 PM CST when they take on Northwestern in Evanston.
The women's basketball team is also in a brief lull after their tough game against UCLA. Their next big one is an away game against Wisconsin on Wednesday, January 21.
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Other Huskers in Action Today
Beyond the big duals and matches, there are several other Husker teams competing throughout the day. It's a busy weekend for the "Olympic" sports.
Husker Bowling is out east for the Northeast Classic. They started early this morning and will be rolling all day.
Track and Field is hosting the Graduate Classic right here in Lincoln. The events started around 5:00 PM CST today. If you've never been to a home track meet at the Devaney Center, it’s actually a pretty cool atmosphere.
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Swimming and Diving has a split-squad situation or a travel day happening. They have a session against Illinois and Iowa starting around 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM CST respectively.
Summary of Today's Key Start Times
- 1:05 PM: Bowling at Northeast Classic
- 5:00 PM: Track and Field (Graduate Classic) at Lincoln
- 5:00 PM: Swimming and Diving vs. Illinois
- 6:00 PM: Women's Tennis vs. James Madison at Lincoln
- 6:00 PM: Swimming and Diving vs. Iowa
- 8:00 PM: Wrestling at Minnesota (The big TV game)
Basically, if you want to watch the Huskers on TV tonight, the wrestling dual at 8:00 PM on BTN is your best bet. It features some massive individual matchups, including AJ Ferrari at heavyweight and Jore Volk at 125.
If you're in Lincoln and want to see some live action, head over to the tennis center at 6:00 PM. It’s the season opener, and those matches are usually free or very cheap to attend. It's a great way to support the student-athletes without the chaos of a packed Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Make sure you've got your Big Ten Network login ready if you're streaming the wrestling. These top-10 duals often come down to the very last match, and the atmosphere in Minneapolis is going to be hostile.
For those looking ahead to the weekend, remember that the Men's Basketball game tomorrow at 3:00 PM is on BTN as well. It’s a huge opportunity for Fred Hoiberg’s squad to keep that undefeated streak alive and continue their climb up the AP Top 25 rankings.