Broken chair trophy returns for Husker volleyball match against Minnesota

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - It‘s a sporting tradition now celebrating its 10th year, with more than $175,000 raised for good causes, but this time it comes with a twist.

After its inception on the internet in 2014, the famous ‘bits of broken chair’ trophy has been handed over to the winner of the Nebraska and Minnesota football game every year.

But taking a look at the schedule, the Huskers and Gophers don‘t play on the gridiron this year. That’s why on Thursday night, the trophy will make its way to the Devaney Center’s volleyball court instead.

Since 2017, the staple between the two teams has also been a way to raise money, with each fanbase fundraising for their respective causes.

Here in Nebraska, those donations go to the Team Jack Foundation, which raises money for pediatric brain cancer research.

Lindsey Nemetz, the foundation’s marketing director, said that pediatric brain cancer is a leading cause of death in kids, and Nebraska ranks 7th nationally in cases.

“The Team Jack Foundation started because of just generous Nebraskans donated to help a cause,” Nemetz said. “Really we’ve made our way through because of people starting fundraisers like the broken chair fundraiser.”

On the Minnesota side, the Team One Four Fund has been raising money for the M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis.

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