The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has a long history of rodeo dating back almost 70 years. The goals of our program are to maintain and increase the interest of college students in the sport of rodeo, to promote higher scholastic standards among students participating, and to promote the highest type of conduct and sportsmanship through all the work associated with the competitive college rodeo.
Our program consists of both the University of Nebraska Rodeo Association (UNRA) Club and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Rodeo team. The UNRA club is involved in rodeo practices, fundraising, and the production of our annual Nebraska Cornhusker Rodeo. Nebraska Rodeo team members compete in 10 rodeos a year trying to qualify for the College National Finals Rodeo.
If you would like more information about our program, please reach out and contact Wyatt Clark.
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2025-26 Rodeo Club Meetings
If you are interested in joining our club, check out our NvolveU page below or stop by one of our meetings! Our meetings are typically held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Animal Science Building.
- August 26, 2025
- September 9, 2025
- October 7, 2025
- November 4, 2025
- November 18, 2025
- December 2, 2025
2025-26 Rodeo Club Officers
President: Lynsie Lancaster
Vice President: Gage Schram
Treasurer & Women's Team Captain: Cecelia Rowe
Secretary: Cassidy Arp
Alumni Relations: Kylie Lancaster
Production Committee: Tom Korth, Hayden Schultz
Men’s Team Captain: Jadon Skavdahl
2025-26 Rodeo Team
Carli Hawkins
Breakaway Roping, Goat Tying
Gr. (Nutrition and Health Sciences)
Mountain View, Okla.
Dalton Kunkee
Steer Wrestling, Team Roping
Gr. (Animal Science)
Lexington, Neb.
Jaya Nelson
Breakaway Roping, Team Roping
Gr. (Ag Leadership, Education and Communication)
Basset, NE
Gage Andersen
Tie-Down Roping
Sr. (Animal Science)
Gothenburg, NE
Cassidy Arp
Breakaway Roping, Team Roping
Sr. (Animal Science)
Arlington, NE
Makenzie Bellamy
Barrel Racing
Sr. (Animal Science)
Lincoln, NE
Bradie Crouse
Goat Tying, Breakaway Roping, Team Roping, Barrel Racing
Sr. (Agribusiness)
Blair, NE
Savannah Jensen
Breakaway Roping, Team Roping
Sr. (Animal Science)
Gothenburg, NE
Gage Schram
Steer Wrestling, Team Roping
Sr. (Applied Science)
Springfield, NE
Kylie Lancaster
Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping, Team Roping
Jr. (Biochemistry)
Hastings, NE
Cooper Phillipps
Tie Down Roping, Team Roping
Jr. (Grassland Systems)
Burwell, Neb.
Peyton Fisher
Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping
So. (Animal Science/Pre-Vet)
Hershey, NE
Annika Gaylord
Barrel Racing
So. (Animal Science)
Blair, NE
Lynsie Lancaster
Goat Tying, Team Roping
So. (Animal Science)
Hastings, NE
Kylee Ruff
Barrel Racing, Goat Tying, Breakaway Roping
So. (Mechanical Engineering)
Ashland, NE
Cecelia Rowe
Breakaway Roping
So. (Ag Leadership, Education and Communication)
Des Moines, IA
Jadon Skavdahl
Saddle Bronc Riding
So. (Applied Science)
Marsland, NE
Alex Berghorst
Barrel Racing
Fr. (Animal Science/Pre-Vet)
Berwyn, Neb.
Kallie Eisenzimmer
Breakaway Roping, Barrel Racing
Fr. (Ag Economics)
Ogallala, Neb.
Cayson Johnston
Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie-Down Roping
Fr. (Ag Engineering)
Stapleton, Neb.
Hailey O'Daniel
Goat Tying, Breakaway Roping, Team Roping, Barrel Racing
Fr. (Agribusiness)
Arlington, Neb.
Lilianna Schulenberg
Barrel Racing
Fr. (Agribusiness)
Aurelia, Iowa
Brylee Wright
Breakaway Roping, Team Roping, Barrel Racing
Fr. (Chemical Engineering)
Vaughn, Mont.
2025-26 Rodeo Schedule
| Date | Event | Host | Location | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 5-6 | Falcon Frontier Days Rodeo | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | River Falls, Wis. | Results |
| Sept. 11-12 | MPCC Stampede #1 | Mid-Plains Community College | North Platte, Neb. | Results |
| Sept. 12-13 | MPCC Stampede #2 | Mid-Plains Community College | North Platte, Neb. | Results |
| Sept. 26-27 | Blue Hawk Stampede | Dickinson State University | Dickinson, N.D. | Results |
| Oct. 3-4 | Bismarck State College Rodeo | Bismarck State College | Mandan, N.D. | Results |
| Oct. 10-11 | Triton Stampede | Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge, Iowa | Results |
| Oct. 31- Nov. 1 | UNRA-Timed Event Jackpot | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Lincoln, Neb. | |
| March 27-28 | Cyclone Stampede | Iowa State University | Ames, Iowa | Results |
| April 10-11 | Jackrabbit Stampede | South Dakota State University | Brookings, S.D. | Results |
| April 24-25 | YellowJacket Stampede | Black Hills State University | Spearfish, S.D. | Results |
| May 1-2 | Cornhusker College Rodeo | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Lincoln, Neb. | Results |
| June | College National Finals | Nat. Intercollegiate Rodeo Assn. | Casper, Wyo. | Results |
Home Events listed in Bold
Join Our Program!
The UNL Rodeo Team is a proud member of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA), which is represented on more than 200 college and university campuses throughout the United States. The team competes in the Great Plains Region alongside other teams from Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. UNL Rodeo team members compete in 10 rodeos a year trying to qualify for the College National Finals Rodeo.
The University of Nebraska Rodeo Association (UNRA) club is a vital part of the rodeo team's success. The UNRA is involved in rodeo practices, fundraising, and the production of our annual rodeo. Club members can volunteer for a variety of committees, so whatever your interest in rodeo, we have something for you. In 2021-22, the UNRA's efforts were recognized by our 63rd annual Nebraska Cornhusker College Rodeo being named Great Plains Region Rodeo of the Year by the coaches and captains of all of the region teams.
If you are interested in being a part of our club, please visit our NvolveU page.
Related Links
George Pfeiffer Rodeo Excellence Fund Nebraska Equine Sports Complex NIRA Great Plains Region Standings