Tikey Hayes dismissed from Nebraska football program after one month
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:14 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Former Aliquippa running back Tikey Hayes has been dismissed from Nebraska just a month after joining the program. Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen discussed Hayes during a media session, indicating a lack of readiness to adapt to the team’s environment. Hayes previously played at Penn State and Iowa Western Community College, where he had limited action. The dismissal marks the second time this year Hayes will need to find a new program.
- •Hayes joined Nebraska after transfer from Iowa Western Community College.
- •He had a brief stint at Penn State before transferring.
- •Nebraska's coaching staff indicated concerns about his adjustment.
- •Hayes was rated as a four-star prospect out of high school.
- •He was dismissed from the program on August 17, 2026.
- 12:14 AMYahoo Sports — Former Aliquippa running back Tikey Hayes dismissed from Nebraska
"A month after committing to Nebraska, former Aliquippa running back Tikey Hayes has been dismissed from the program.
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