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Nebraska OL Details What He’s Looking for From Iowa State
Class of 2027 offensive lineman Bryce Vigness recently made a trip to visit the Iowa State Cyclones to get a look at the school and learn more about the program, specifically first-year coach Jimmy Rogers.
Vigness, a product of Papillion-La Vista High School in Nebraska, had a lot of positive things to say about his experience, noting that the people he met stood out most.
“The new coaching staff is elite,” Vigness said, via Greg Smith (subscription required). “They are all winners and they treated me really well. I also loved the facilities and how close it is to home.”
New head coach Rogers made a strong impression on Vigness during his visit, particularly in how he communicated his vision and built a personal connection.
Iowa State making great impression on Bryce Vigness
The interaction gave the Class of 2027 offensive lineman a strong sense of what Rogers is building in Ames, along with a clearer picture of the program’s overall vision.
“He’s really authentic and honest,” Vigness said, speaking of Rogers. “He made me really feel wanted there and really spent a lot of time with me and my parents. He shared the vision of the program and how high of expectations he has for them in the coming years. Also, he took me through what it would look like in the first year as a football player there.”
In addition to Rogers, Vigness took a liking to offensive line coach Jake Thornton’s intense coaching style and the way he coaches his players.
As the big decision nears, Vigness has a strong sense of what he’s looking for in a school.
“Someone that believes in me as much as I believe in them,” Vigness said. “A place where I know I will be developed.”
With those priorities in mind, Vigness noted that Iowa State is “for sure” one of his top schools heading into official visits, pointing to it as a program that checks many of the boxes he’s looking for.
Vigness has an official visit to Iowa State set for May 28. He’s also planning to visit Missouri and Kansas State at some point this spring as well.
Taking those values into account, the Cyclones look to be a strong fit for Vigness — offering a combination of proximity to his hometown of Papillion, Nebraska, the coaching staff’s values and a clear vision for his development, positioning the program firmly in the mix as he heads into official visits.
Nebraska baseball (43-17), following a weather delay, concluded its showdown against No. 18 Ole Miss (38-21) and then faced No. 22 Arizona State (39-20) on Sunday. The Huskers fell in both, ending their season.
Nebraska’s battle with the Rebels started on Saturday night, but rain delayed the ninth inning to Sunday afternoon. Ole Miss built a 6-1 lead over the Huskers across the final four innings after Nebraska scored a run in the fourth. The Huskers picked up two runs in the eighth before the delay but came up short on Sunday.
Nebraska then had to quickly turn around and battle the Sun Devils less than two hours afterwards in the elimination game. Arizona State built a massive 11-1 lead over the Huskers heading into the seventh. Despite Nebraska closing the deficit to 11-8, it came up short in the end.
Nebraska totaled eight hits and one error against the Rebels, then picked up 11 hits and two errors against the Sun Devils. Ole Miss tallied nine hits, and Arizona State snatched 13.
The Huskers also earned three home runs across the two games. Max Buettenback and Jett Buck accounted for all three runs scored by Nebraska against Ole Miss. Buettenback struck a two-run home run while Buck launched a solo shot. Joshua Overbeek then delivered a solo home run against Arizona State, finishing the two games batting 4-for-7. Jeter Worthley also finished with four hits, going 4-for-10. Dylan Carey hit 3-of-7.
Ty Horn (3-3) took the loss against Ole Miss in his start at the mound following 5.2 innings pitched. He threw nine strikeouts against six hits, three runs and two walks. Gavin Blachowicz (4-4) fell in his start at the mound against Arizona State, throwing two strikeouts and surrendering six hits and five runs.
Nebraska finishes the season having hosted its first NCAA regional since 2008 and making its 20th regional appearance. The Huskers also reached 40 wins in a season for the 19th time in program history.
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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Omaha Police was able to assist Iowa authorities in arresting a man on a kidnapping warrant in the metro.
According to a release from the Omaha Police Department, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office in Iowa issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing 8-year-old around 5:30 Sunday morning.
SCSO issued a nationwide kidnapping warrant for 51-year-old Garry McBreen, who was reported as traveling in a silver 2009 Dodge Journey.
OPD units responded to the McDonald’s near 84th and Papillion Parkway around 11:30 a.m. after receiving information that McBreen and the child were in the car at the address.
Once on the scene, multiple OPD officers and Nebraska State Patrol Troopers were able to safely locate the 8-year-old.
McBreen was taken into custory without incident and booked into Douglas County Corrections.
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ASU outfielder named 2026 Big 12 Player of the Year
Arizona State outfielder Landon Hairston talks about being named the 2026 Big 12 Player of the Year after a standout season with the Sun Devils.
The Arizona State Sun Devils next play in Game 5 of the Lincoln Regional of the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament today against the loser of the Nebraska vs. Ole Miss game, which was suspended due to weather on May 30 and would resume Sunday morning.
The game will be played at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park in Lincoln, Nebraska. Ole Miss was leading Nebraska when their game was suspended on Saturday.
How can you watch the Arizona State vs. Ole Miss or Nebraska game on May 31, 2026? How can you stream the NCAA regional matchup on Sunday?
Check out the TV and streaming information for the ASU baseball vs. Nebraska or Ole Miss regional game today.
The winner of the game will move on to the regional final later Sunday, while the loser will be eliminated from the NCAA tournament.
NCAA Baseball Tournament 2026: Regional predictions | Regional schedule/TV | Regional odds | College World Series odds | Tickets
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What time is the Arizona State vs Ole Miss or Nebraska regional game today?
The Ole Miss or Nebraska vs. Arizona State NCAA Baseball Tournament game is scheduled for noon MST (3 p.m. ET) on Sunday, May 31.
What channel is the Nebraska or Ole Miss baseball vs Arizona State game on Sunday?
Game 5 of the Lincoln Regional between ASU baseball and either Ole Miss or Nebraska can be seen on ESPN.
How can I stream the ASU baseball vs Ole Miss or Nebraska game today?
The game between the Rebels or Cornhuskers and Sun Devils can be streamed on ESPN+ or FUBO, which offers a free trial.
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