John Cook’s Nebraska volleyball squad is on fire! Just a day ago, they pulled off a heart-pounding sweep against Wisconsin, taking them down in three thrilling sets and stretching their streak to an incredible 25-0. But, in a twist that feels almost too perfect to be random, TikTok might just have a hand in this. But before diving into that, a few weeks back, Harper Murray gave fans an unexpected dose of laughter with a TikTok featuring Coach Cook. In the clip, shot on a team bus, Harper cheekily recorded the unsuspecting coach smiling warmly at the camera, blissfully unaware of her playful antics. Tagging him with a simple “@coachjohncook1 lol,” the video quickly blew up, amassing over 150k likes and countless shares.

And Harper wasn’t done delivering. Ahead of Nebraska and Wisconsin’s showdown, she kept fans on their toes again with a hilarious tease. In a clip shared by Big Ten Volleyball, she was put on the spot and asked about her next TikTok plan for Coach Cook. True to form, Harper played coy but left fans buzzing with excitement. “I don’t know,” she laughed, adding, “Everyone keeps asking me! We’ve got some ideas, maybe next weekend in Wisconsin.” But you’re probably wondering—what does their unstoppable game streak have to do with TikTok, right?

John Cook’s TikTok fandom!

Well, Big Ten Volleyball lit up Instagram on November 24, sharing a gem of a moment where Coach John Cook opened up about his TikTok fame and Nebraska’s jaw-dropping streak with a caption, “Coincidence? We think not 😉”. Reflecting on his unexpected social media presence, he chuckled, “They love TikTok, but they’re tremendous competitors and athletes. I don’t know—they built a great legacy here.” John Cook went on to proudly praise his team, calling them “an unbelievable class” and admitting, “So proud.”

Then came the kicker. The host slyly pointed out, “Coach, you’re 25-0 since joining TikTok.” With a twinkle of humor in his eye, Cook quipped back, “I’ll be sure to tell Harper that—she’ll be thrilled.” Talk about blending TikTok fun with legendary court dominance! The Huskers are absolutely owning the court! After their latest electrifying win, No. 2 Nebraska (28-1, 18-0 B1G) swept No. 6 Wisconsin (21-6, 15-3 B1G) with style—25-21, 25-22, 25-17—and added yet another notch to their belt, pushing their streak to a jaw-dropping 25-0.

 Here’s a fun little scoop for you: John Cook might be a legend on the sidelines, but when it comes to TikTok, it’s none other than Harper Murray pulling the strings. Yep, Huskers’ own Harper is the genius behind his sudden social media fame. Coach Cook hilariously confessed, “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.” Harper sure has a knack for pulling pranks on John Cook—it’s kind of her thing, and she’s definitely done it before!

Harper cooking pranks for coach Cook!

 Oh, you heard that right! Harper Murray is no stranger to pranking the legendary John Cook—and her latest antics are pure gold. Just last month, she lit up Instagram with a playful montage bursting with heartwarming and laugh-out-loud moments. It all kicked off with an adorable shot of her sister, Kendall Murray, giving Harper a piggyback ride—sibling goals at their finest! The reel only got better, featuring a hug with Carly Greskovics, a Michigan sophomore, capturing the perfect mix of competition and camaraderie.  

But Harper didn’t stop there. She upped the fun with a snap alongside her sister and Michigan players Morgan Burke, Jacque Boney, and Serena Nyambio—because who says rivalries can’t have a sprinkle of friendship? And then came the ultimate mic-drop moment: a jersey that stole the show. Yep, Harper proudly rocked a custom jersey featuring her and Coach Cook’s photo, making it clear she’s the queen of creativity and humor.  

Fans went wild, and even Hail Varsity, Husker Nation’s biggest cheerleader, jumped in on the fun, sharing the jersey moment on X with the caption, “This might be the best thing we’ve seen all year. @jcook2 🤝 @harpermurray4.” Harper’s Instagram lit up with comments, like one fan hilariously declaring, “That t-shirt is the most amazing thing I have seen in a long time! 🤣” Now, with Coach Cook embracing his TikTok influencer stardom and the Huskers riding their 25-0 streak, it’s safe to say their off-court magic is as unstoppable as their game!