Huskers ranked second in the preseason Big Ten poll

The Nebraska men’s gymnastics team is ranked second in the Big Ten preseason poll. The Huskers also have two gymnasts on the Gymnasts to Watch List. These two athletes are seniors, Asher Cohen and Nathan York.

Cohen is a 2x All-American with a 7th-place finish on the rings at the 2025 NCAA Championships and a sixth-place finish on the rings at the 2024 NCAA Championships. His career high on the rings is a 14.45.

York has competed for the team at the NCAA Championships every year since he was a freshman. He won the silver medal on the floor at the 2025 Big Ten Championships, and he also received the bronze medal on this event at the 2024 Big Ten Championships. York is a mainstay in the floor, pommel horse, vault and parallel bars lineups.

 

Preseason Poll

1. Michigan (Unanimous)
2. Nebraska
3. Illinois
4. Penn State
5. Ohio State

 

Gymnasts to Watch

Preston Ngai, Jr., Illinois

Sam Phillips, Grad., Illinois

Aaronson Mansberger, So., Michigan

Fred Richard, Sr., Michigan

Asher Cohen, Sr., Nebraska

Nathan York, Sr., Nebraska

Jesse Pakele, Sr., Ohio State

David Ramirez, So., Ohio State

Kacper Garnczarek, Sr., Penn State

Akseli Karsikas, Jr., Penn State

 

Nebraska begins the 2026 season on Jan. 17 at Colorado Springs, Colo., as the Huskers will face Air Force starting at 7 p.m. (CT).