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Tom Brady, college volleyball star Harper Murray go viral after embrace
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Social media is buzzing after a viral moment over the weekend involving NFL legend Tom Brady and college volleyball star Harper Murray, who plays for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Murray and the No. 1-ranked Huskers were competing at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, when the Las Vegas Raiders minority owner pulled up with a special guest.
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Brady was joined courtside by his 13-year-old daughter Vivian, who he recently hyped as a rising star player .
Murray went over to greet Brady, she embraced the 49-year-old legend. Brady and Murray, who boasts over 395,000 followers on Instagram , share a connection through the Michigan athletics community.
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The Harper Murray – Tom Brady Connection
When the GOAT shows up to your match. 🤯
Tom Brady and his daughter attended UNLV vs. Nebraska volleyball this past weekend. pic.twitter.com/Zw8Hi9SIp3— Hail Varsity (@HailVarsity) September 1, 2026
Murray's father Vada Murray was a defensive back for the Michigan Wolverines under legendary head coach Bo Schembechler. He played from 1988 to 1990, before Brady arrived in Abb Arbor in 1995.
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The All-American standout wears the No. 27 at Nebraska to honor her father, who passed away in 2011 after a battle with lung cancer. After sharing the pre-game with moment, Murray addressed her connection to the NFL icon.
NCAA Womens Volleyball: Omaha at Nebraska
Aug 30, 2023; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers outside hitter Harper Murray (27) during the first set against the Omaha Mavericks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
" I know him through some Michigan connections and the football program and administration there," Murray said, via Husker Corner. "I know his daughter's into the sport, so I'm sure that's how he got into it and grew a love for the game.
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"I think it's awesome that we have people who are legends in their sport wanting to come and support a sport that's growing in the last few years and has been so popular. I think it's just really fun. I know our team loved that he was here."
It's great to see Brady bringing his daughter against some of the best players in the game as she continues to come up through the ranks and potentially carve out a name of her own.
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Jul 15, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Harper Murray poses during the 2026 ESPY Awards red carpet at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
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