We Predict Every Top 14–8 Non-Conference Matchup

I am joined once again by Arik Rangel of Women's College Volleyball Nerdz (Volley Nerdz) as we continue getting ready for the 2026 women's college volleyball season! This time, we're breaking down the preseason Top 14-8 teams and their non-conference schedules - looking at the biggest matchups, potential upsets, early-season tests, and what each team could look like before conference play begins. Then comes the fun part: we predict the results. Canaan and Arik go through the schedules and give their picks for how these teams will fare during non-conference play - and we definitely did NOT agree on everything. Which teams could come flying out of the gates? Who has the toughest road? Where could we see some early upsets? And which preseason rankings could look very different once conference play arrives? The college volleyball season is almost here. Let's make some predictions. 🏐 IN THIS EPISODE: • Breaking down preseason teams ranked #14–8 • Non-conference schedule analysis • Our biggest matches to watch • Early-season upset possibilities • What these schedules could tell us about each team heading into conference play #CollegeVolleyball #NCAAVolleyball #Volleyball #volleyballworld #womensvolleyball