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Weather Pushes Nebraska-Michigan Quarterfinal to 11 p.m.

5/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Weather forced the Nebraska-Michigan Big Ten quarterfinal to start at 11 p.m. CT, the latest time allowed by conference rules.
The game was at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Nebraska entered as the No. 2 seed and No. 18 in the Coaches Poll with starter Carson Jasa (9-2, 3.58 ERA).
Michigan likely started senior Kurt Barr, a two-time All-Big Ten Third Team honoree, while fans gathered in downtown Omaha’s bars.

History

Historical Context

The 1995 College World Series—the 49th edition held in Omaha, Nebraska—saw Cal State Fullerton win its second title in an eight-team, double-elimination field. Decades later, a May 22 2026 storm forced the Nebraska-Michigan Big Ten quarterfinal at Charles Schwab Field into an 11 p.m. kickoff, prompting the conference to tighten its weather-delay policy to protect players and broadcasters and television contracts.

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Story summary

Weather forced the Nebraska-Michigan Big Ten quarterfinal to start at 11 p.m. CT, the latest time allowed by conference rules.
The game was at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Nebraska entered as the No. 2 seed and No. 18 in the Coaches Poll with starter Carson Jasa (9-2, 3.58 ERA).
Michigan likely started senior Kurt Barr, a two-time All-Big Ten Third Team honoree, while fans gathered in downtown Omaha’s bars.

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