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The University of Nebraska will field its first varsity women's flag football team in spring 2027, a year ahead of schedule thanks to new NCAA eligibility rules. Coach Liz Sowers, a five‑time champion, will guide a diverse roster of 16 athletes, with home games slated for Barbara Hibner Stadium and a national championship on the horizon for 2028.
Nebraska becomes the first Power Five school to launch a varsity women’s flag football program, with Coach Liz Sowers steering the initiative toward scholarships, mentorship and inclusive culture ahead of the 2028 Olympic debut.
Amy Stephens, a Nebraska basketball legend, has been appointed director of operations for the university's new women's flag football program, bringing decades of playing and coaching experience to a pioneering effort.
The University of Nebraska will field a women's flag football team in 2027, a year earlier than originally planned, under the guidance of head coach Liz Sowers and her sister Katie Sowers.
Ariana Akey, a multi‑sport standout from Colorado, has pledged to join Nebraska's inaugural varsity flag football program set to launch in 2028. Her commitment marks the university's 25th varsity sport and the first Power Five school to sponsor the game.
Nebraska's upcoming flag football program will debut at Barbara Hibner Field in 2028, offering scholarships and a new pathway for female athletes under the guidance of coaching duo Liz and Katie Sowers.
The Cornhuskers will host their inaugural flag football season in 2028 at Barbara Hibner Field, a 2,500‑seat venue that can be expanded for larger crowds. The program will award 15 scholarships to female student‑athletes and run from January through May under the guidance of Liz Sowers and her sister Katie.