University of Nebraska-Lincoln Rodeo

08/21/2025

Jaya Nelson has been apart of University of Nebraska-Lincoln Rodeo Team since her freshman year and is now joining us as a graduate student athlete and assistant coach! 🤩

Jaya grew up on her family’s ranch in Bassett, NE where she remains active in their cow-calf operation. She competes in team roping and breakaway roping and spent her summer rodeoing at the pro and amateur level.

With a strong commitment to the sport and passion for helping others improve, Jaya is looking forward to the upcoming school year, meeting new teammates, and working toward the continued growth and betterment of the UNL Rodeo Team.

08/20/2025

The Man. The Myth. The Legend that is UNL Rodeo, Head Coach Wyatt Clark 🔥

A Wellfleet, NE native and third-generation Nebraska cowboy, Wyatt has lived and breathed rodeo his whole life. From tie-down roping to saddle bronc riding, he’s competed in just about everything the sport has to offer. And since stepping into the role of UNL Rodeo Coach in September 2023, he’s been leading our program with grit, passion, and a vision for the future.

Wyatt’s not only a PRCA cowboy since 2009, but also a teacher, mentor, and role model who knows what it takes to succeed in the arena and beyond. Whether he’s roping, coaching, or serving as a rodeo judge, his commitment to the sport and to the students who represent UNL is unmatched.

We’re proud to have him guiding our team into a new era of Husker Rodeo. Go Big Red!

08/19/2025

Saddle up, Husker Rodeo fans - fall season is almost here! 🔥

With our fall practices starting next week, the Cornhuskers will hit the ground running heading to our first rodeo in just over two weeks!

We couldn't do it without our Partners of the Program, Stone Farms, Whitetail Properties, U-Stop Shops, LivestockMarket, Kimmel Foundation, Froggy981, Nebraska Animal Science, and EquineMarket! 🤩

08/06/2025

https://ianrnews.unl.edu/article/unl-rodeo-welcomes-sandhills-native-cayson-johnston-balancing-rodeo-circuit-and-ag Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln rodeo team welcomes a new face to the team this year. Cayson Johnston, a hard-working and passionate young man from Stapleton, Nebraska, is excited to pursue the next chapter of his education at UNL.

06/23/2025

We’re proud to recognize Lynsie Lancaster, Jaya Nelson, and Kylee Ruff for earning a spot on the Dean’s List this semester!

These incredible young women continue to impress us—not just with their talent in the rodeo arena, but with their commitment to excellence in the classroom. Go Big Red!

Congratulations to the 6,700+ University of Nebraska–Lincoln students who have been named to the Deans’ List for the spring semester of the 2024-25 academic year!

See the full list ›› https://ow.ly/vXwL50WeHsP

06/21/2025

Husker Rodeo x Husker Football , awesome experience with the Cornhusker Football team!🤠🏈

Nebraska Animal Science , Farrah Maas

06/06/2025

We’re excited to welcome three standout transfers to the team next season:

📍 Dalton Kunkee from South Dakota State University
📍 Carli Hawkins from Oklahoma State University
📍 Cooper Phillips from Eastern Wyoming College

We can’t wait to watch them represent Husker Rodeo in the fall! Go Big Red! 🤠

06/03/2025

As the dust settles on another incredible season, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what has truly been a year of growth and grit for the UNL Rodeo Team.

This year, we didn’t just compete—we built. We grew from 8 members to 15, a powerful reminder that the heart of rodeo beats strongest in community. We cheered each other on through long drives and tough draws. We learned to win together, lose together, and always ride for something bigger than ourselves. And, we had the privilege of watching some incredible talent shine through.

At the home college rodeo, three of our breakaway ropers rose to the top, Savannah Jensen, Bradie Crouse, and Jaya Nelson. We’re so proud of how you represented UNL Rodeo in and out of the arena.

And none of this would’ve been possible without the incredible support from our sponsors. Your belief in this team gave us the fuel to chase our goals and represent UNL with pride. Thank you for being part of this journey.

This year was about more than results. It was about building something. A program. A culture. A future. We’re walking away from this season not just with more buckles or better times—but with the unshakable belief that we’re onto something special. And we're just getting started.

05/09/2025

Our golf tournament is coming up fast! Be sure to sign your team up by midnight tonight to ensure your spot. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwBdJonDF8NOELVhYudN8YESg4DLWwPuuuVGGZOJJps6tDVw/viewform

05/06/2025

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? ⛳️
Join us for the 2nd Annual Spurs 'n Tees Golf Tournament and help support the UNL Rodeo Team!
👉 $320 per 4-person
👉 Capped at 36 teams!
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwBdJonDF8NOELVhYudN8YESg4DLWwPuuuVGGZOJJps6tDVw/viewform

05/03/2025

It’s Short Go and Regional Finals night at the Cornhusker College Rodeo! Good luck to our UNL Rodeo Team Cowgirls and Cowboys in tonight’s competition!

Goat Tying: Lynsie Lancaster

Breakaway Roping: Jaya Nelson, Bradie Crouse 3rd-1st Go, and Savannah Jensen 1st- 1st Go!

Team Roping: Logan Hughes-SECC and Jadon Skavdahl!

Go Big Red!

05/01/2025