Picture this: one of the top volleyball coaches, mid-game tensions, and a TikTok twist! Nebraska Volleyball’s rising star Harper Murray gave fans an unexpected behind-the-scenes laugh when she shared a TikTok featuring none other than head coach John Cook. The clip, posted earlier this month, captured the duo in a team bus, sitting side by side. The caption read, “Me and coach after yelling at each other during the game,” as the moment unfolded to the tune of Percs Don’t St-b My Back by WhoisATG.

The cherry on top? Cook, utterly clueless, beamed cheerfully at the camera while Harper recorded them both. Tagging him with a playful “@coachjohncook1 lol,” the post struck gold, racking up over 150k likes and thousands of shares. Now, as Nebraska Volleyball gears up for its next showdown, Harper is making waves again—this time ensuring she delivers on what her loyal fans have been demanding.

In a recent clip shared by Big Ten Volleyball on X on November 17, Nebraska Volleyball’s star, Harper Murray, found herself in the TikTok hot seat, and fans were eager for answers. The question? “What’s the next TikTok plan for Coach Cook?” With her trademark charm, Harper didn’t disappoint, teasing just enough to keep everyone buzzing. “I don’t know,” she admitted with a laugh. “Everyone keeps asking me! I have to think, we have some ideas.”

Harper Murray added, “The team has some ideas, so we’ll figure something out soon—maybe next weekend in Wisconsin.” Her playful response has only fueled the anticipation, leaving fans dreaming of another viral masterpiece featuring Nebraska Volleyball’s head coach. As Nebraska gears up to face Wisconsin on November 23 at the iconic Bob Devaney Sports Center, fans are eagerly anticipating some fresh TikTok antics. And here’s a little nugget for you: Coach John Cook is officially on TikTok, though he had no idea it happened!

According to John Cook, Huskers’ own Harper Murray is the brains behind his account. Cook spilled the beans earlier, admitting, “I have not created anything. Apparently Harper manages my TikTok account. I didn’t even know I had TikTok on my phone. They grabbed my phone and then TikTok happened. …But hey, if they like it, I like it.”

Cook’s first viral moment dropped on September 4, raking in a whopping 248,000 views, and his encore video, released Friday, is already catching fire. With 8,680 followers and nearly 74,000 likes, Cook’s unintentional rise as Lincoln’s next social media superstar is undeniable. His reaction? Classic Coach Cook humor: “I’m getting a heck of a lot of views. … Must be a lot of people watching TikTok, not having much to do!” But let’s not forget—this isn’t Harper’s first playful prank or comedic escapade with Coach Cook.

Nebraska Volleyball’s coach Cook caught in another TikTok prank!

Yes! Nebraska Volleyball isn’t just spiking wins on the court—they’re also spiking laughs off it, especially when Harper Murray is involved. Last month, Harper lit up Instagram with a playful montage brimming with heartwarming and hilarious moments. The highlight reel began with an endearing shot of her sister, Kendall Murray, carrying Harper piggyback style—pure sibling goals! Another gem in the collection was a touching hug with Carly Greskovics, a Michigan sophomore, perfectly capturing the spirit of camaraderie among competitors.

But that was just the beginning of the fun. Harper made sure to sprinkle in more surprises, including a photo with her sister and Michigan players Morgan Burke, Jacque Boney, and Serena Nyambio, showing that even the fiercest rivalries can’t hold back genuine friendships. Then came the pièce de résistance: a snapshot with legendary Huskers coach John Cook. The twist? Harper was proudly rocking a custom jersey featuring none other than her and Coach Cook’s photo! If there’s ever been a jersey to win MVP for humor and creativity, this one takes the trophy.

Fans and media alike couldn’t get enough of this delightful shenanigan. Hail Varsity, the heartbeat of Husker Nation, joined the fun by sharing the quirky jersey moment on X with the caption, “This might be the best thing we’ve seen all year. @jcook2 🤝 @harpermurray4.” Fans flooded Harper’s Instagram with comments, one hilariously proclaiming, “That t-shirt is the most amazing thing I have seen in a long time! 🤣” And with Nebraska Volleyball fully embracing their TikTok influencer era, it seems like the pranks and laughs are just getting started.