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Nebraska football running backs face uncertainty amid roster changes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 5:12 PM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Nebraska football running backs face uncertainty amid roster changes

Summary

Nebraska's running back situation is in flux following the arrest of projected starter Mekhi Nelson, charged with aggravated battery. Although charges have been dropped, uncertainty remains regarding his status for the 2026 season. The team has added Tikey Hayes from Iowa Western Community College, who could compete for the starting role. Other available backs include Isaiah Mozee, Kwinten Ives, and Conor Booth, creating an unpredictable roster as fall camp approaches.

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By the Numbers

•Mekhi Nelson's arrest raised concerns about Nebraska's backfield.
•Charges against Nelson were dropped, but uncertainty over his status remains.
•Tikey Hayes joins from Iowa Western, adding depth to the position.
•Isaiah Mozee, Kwinten Ives, and Conor Booth are the other backs on the roster.
•Nebraska prepares for fall camp with many unanswered questions.

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5:12 PMYahoo Sports — Friday Flakes: Nebraska Football’s Running Back Room Gets Good News but Still a Lot of Unknowns

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A couple of weeks ago we learned that one of the projected starters at running back for Nebraska, Mekhi Nelson, was arrested in Florida for aggravated battery involving a pregnant woman. Strictly speaking about how it affects the football team, it was not great news. The running back room was already considered one of the […]
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