Nebraska adds former Penn State running back Tikey Hayes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 9:52 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Nebraska football is set to add Tikey Hayes, a former Penn State running back, just weeks before fall camp starts. Hayes, a four-star recruit, has four years of eligibility remaining and will bolster the Huskers' backfield following the departure of All-American running back Emmett Johnson. Nebraska had not previously added a running back during the transfer portal windows, making this addition crucial in light of injuries and legal issues surrounding current players. Hayes comes to Nebraska after entering the transfer portal from Iowa Western, where he could compete for a rotational spot in the upcoming season.
- •Tikey Hayes is a four-star recruit from Pennsylvania.
- •He has four years of eligibility after transferring from Penn State.
- •Nebraska lost running back Emmett Johnson to the NFL draft.
- •Hayes played one game for Penn State, gaining 18 yards.
- •He adds competition to a running back room with limited experience.
- 9:52 PMYahoo Sports — Nebraska Football Reportedly Adding a Former Penn State Running Back
"Matt Rhule strengthens the Huskers' backfield, reportedly landing former four-star recruit Tikey Hayes. The dynamic playmaker arrives with four years of eligibility.
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