Friday Five: Lights, camera, action
It’s June. It’s Friday. And in Nebraska Athletics, there’s always something happening.
It’s June. It’s Friday. And there’s plenty to talk about.
This week’s Friday Five spans the map, from a major recruiting showcase inside Memorial Stadium to the continued rise of girls flag football. We’ve got movement in the baseball transfer portal, a record-breaking swim on the national stage and a new class headed to the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame.
Let’s get into it.
Battle at the Boneyard
Friday night lights are returning to Memorial Stadium but it looks a little different this time.
Nebraska is set to host the inaugural Battle at the Boneyard, a 7-on-7 football showcase that also includes combine-style testing and individual instruction from Husker coaches. The event, which begins Friday morning, features pool play throughout the day followed by a championship tournament in the evening.
More than 10 elite teams are expected, representing major recruiting hotbeds like Los Angeles, Seattle, Miami, Atlanta and Mississippi. The competition is strong but the bigger win for Nebraska is everything surrounding the football itself.
Prospects will eat at the training table, interact with coaches, explore the new football facility and compete under the lights in Memorial Stadium. The event is also open to fans, with free hot dogs, Gatorade and Adidas t-shirts going to the first 500 attendees.
Battle of the Boneyard Details
When: Friday, June 6
Where: Memorial Stadium
What: 7-on-7 Football Camp, including championship showcase
Parking: Stadium Drive & 14th and Avery Garages
Entrance: Gate 11 (Northwest Corner)
Bonus: First 500 fans receive a free hot dog, Gatorade and adidas t-shirt
With over 50 four-star or higher prospects expected in Lincoln this weekend, the Battle at the Boneyard has a chance to be one of the most impactful recruiting events of the summer.
Flag Football Returns to Memorial Stadium
Girls flag football is growing across the country and Nebraska is doing its part to help it thrive locally.
The second annual “She’s Got Game” flag football camp will take place on Tuesday, June 10 from 4-8 p.m. inside Memorial Stadium. It’s open to girls entering grades 3 through 12 this fall and features coaching and instruction from the Nebraska staff.
The event isn’t just about football. It’s about access, visibility and creating space for girls to see themselves in the game. Former Husker Troy Hassebroek wrote about why the camp matters. Read it here.
Nebraska Baseball’s Roster in Motion
The transfer portal continues to shake up Nebraska baseball’s roster.
Outfielder Robby Bolin became the eighth Husker to enter the portal since the season ended, joining a growing list that includes second baseman Cayden Brumbaugh, outfielders Cael Frost and Hayden Lewis, pitchers Aiden Lieser and J’Shawn Unger, and catchers Colin Cymbalista and Kanon Sundgren.
Bolin, who hit .278 in 51 games this season, was limited during regional play after suffering a hamstring injury in the Big Ten Tournament title game. A Gold Glove winner at the junior college level, Bolin brought experience and versatility to Nebraska’s outfield in his lone season in Lincoln.
The roster movement follows a whirlwind postseason that included a second straight Big Ten Tournament title—earned with a run through Michigan State, Oregon, Penn State and UCLA—but ended with a lopsided loss to Oklahoma in the Chapel Hill Regional. Nebraska finished the season 33-29.
The baseball transfer window remains open through July 1, giving Will Bolt and staff time to reshape the roster for 2026.
Jorgenson Keeps Climbing
Gena Jorgenson is used to breaking records. She just shattered another.
The rising Nebraska senior clocked an 8:33.79 in the 800-meter freestyle at the 2025 Toyota USA National Championships in Indianapolis, breaking her own school record and finishing sixth overall. It was a fast heat—world record-holder Katie Ledecky took the top spot at 8:05.76—and Jorgenson more than held her own.
A two-time All-American in the 1,650-yard freestyle, Jorgenson has steadily dropped time in her distance events over the past two seasons. She’ll continue her summer with the 400 freestyle (June 6) and 1,500 freestyle (June 7).
Jorgenson is one of Nebraska swimming’s most accomplished athletes in recent memory. She isn’t done yet.
Nebraska Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Five Husker greats will be enshrined this fall as part of the 2025 Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame class.
Kevin Davis, Men’s Gymnastics (1985–88)
Diandra Hyman, Bowling (1999–2002)
Lisa Reitsma, Volleyball (1994–97)
Aaron Taylor, Football (1993–97)
Stephanie Thater, Volleyball (1989–92)
This class brings with it 18 All-America awards, three individual NCAA titles and seven team national championships. Athletic director Troy Dannen called the group “extraordinary” and praised their legacies as a standard for today’s student-athletes to follow.
The Hall of Fame induction will take place Friday, Oct. 31, with formal recognition during the Nov. 1 football game against USC. Each inductee will have their name added to the Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame Plaza, located just outside East Stadium.
Speaking of hall of fame honors, Ndamukong Suh is one of 79 players on the 2026 ballot for the National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame. This is Suh’s first year of eligibility to be included on the ballot, so that’s not too shabby to already be in consideration.
It’s been a good week in Lincoln, and it should be a good weekend too. More camps, more visits and more updates.
Never a bad thing.
Thank you very much for the link to the Hassebroek article.