Tikey Hayes commits to Nebraska for 2026 college football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 11:07 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Former Aliquippa running back Tikey Hayes will join Nebraska's roster for the 2026 season after a stint at Iowa Western Community College. The four-star recruit left Penn State in January following the firing of head coach James Franklin and played one game with the Nittany Lions. Hayes has four years of eligibility remaining and will kick off his tenure with Nebraska on September 5 against Ohio University, facing former teammate DJ Walker.
- •Tikey Hayes played at Iowa Western Community College after leaving Penn State.
- •He has four years of eligibility remaining at Nebraska.
- •Hayes was a top-ranked running back in high school.
- •He saw limited action during his freshman season at Penn State.
- •Nebraska opens the 2026 season against Ohio University on September 5.
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Former Aliquippa running back Tikey Hayes set to join Nebraska for 2026 season
"After spending the spring semester at Iowa Western Community College, Aliquippa native Tikey Hayes is set to join Nebraska for the 2026 season.
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