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Makena Cook Makes History with First Power 4 Flag Football Scholarship

February 12, 2026
Nebraska Offers First Power 4 Flag Football Scholarship to California QB

Makena Cook etched her name in sports history as a quarterback from Orange Lutheran High School in California. During her visit to Nebraska, head coach Matt Rhule surprised her with the first-ever flag football scholarship from a Power 4 institution. The offer marks a significant turning point for women's athletics and the growth of flag football at the collegiate level.