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USA Today
3 days ago
- General
- USA Today
Nebraska offers rising running back following impressive camp performance
Nebraska offers rising running back following impressive camp performance Nebraska football offered class of 2027 running back Xavier Bala following their camp on Sunday. Bala made the announcement on social media. Bala is not ranked in the Rivals rankings. However, he does have eight offers in total. Boston College, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rutgers, Stony Brook, and Syracuse have all extended offers his way. He most recently took an unofficial visit to Rutgers on April 17. Bala had a breakout sophomore campaign in 2024. He recorded 180 carries for 1,009 yards and eight touchdowns per statistics from He had five games of 100-plus rushing yards and averaged 91.7 yards per game. He also proved to be a dual-threat back, as he recorded 14 receptions for 42 yards. Currently, the 2027 Huskers recruiting class features only quarterback Trae Taylor. However, Bala could be a solid addition. He measures in at six feet, 210 pounds, and appears to be on the rise both in terms of talent and growth. It will be interesting to see how much his recruitment expands over the next couple of years. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Nebraska makes offer to top class of 2027 safety prospect
AI-assisted summary Nebraska football defensive backs coach Addison Williams recently met with 2027 safety prospect Jayquan Snell. Snell, a highly-ranked prospect, has received offers from numerous major programs including Alabama, Florida State, and Ohio State. As a high school player, Snell recorded 86 tackles, seven pass deflections, and a fumble recovery. Nebraska currently has one commitment in the 2027 class. Nebraska football defensive backs coach Addison Williams was in Texas early this week to meet with the top 2027 safety prospect, Jayquan Snell. According to Rivals' rankings, Snell is the 21st-ranked player nationally and the fifth-ranked player in his class from the state of Texas. He has an extensive offer sheet totaling 32 offers. Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Ohio State, and Oregon are some of the bigger schools extending offers to him. Snell is a dynamic playmaker at the high school level. According to statistics from he recorded 86 tackles, seven pass deflections, and a fumble recovery. Nebraska football has only one commitment in the 2027 class, in quarterback Trae Taylor. They have been busy on the recruiting trail this week, extending offers to some of the top prospects in the country. The Huskers could use additional dynamic defenders to round out the unit for the future. Snell would fit the bill. Contact/Follow us@CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle
USA Today
23-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Nebraska makes cut for class of 2026 four-star running back Ryan Bonner
Nebraska makes cut for class of 2026 four-star running back Ryan Bonner Nebraska football was named a finalist for class of 2026 running back Ryan Bonner. The four-star back narrowed down the list to five schools, and the Huskers made the cut. Notre Dame, Washington, Penn State, and UCLA also made the cut. Bonner is the seventh overall running back in the 2026 class, and the 14th overall player in his class from the state of California per the On3 recruiting rankings. Bonner has made several trips to Nebraska over the last year. He took two unofficial visits to Lincoln on July 2 and November 2. He is set to visit Washington on April 25. The running back is a dynamic player. He recorded 497 carries for 1,493 yards and 25 touchdowns, according to statistics from He had seven games of 100-plus rushing yards and averaged 135.7 yards per game. He was effective as soon as he got the ball, averaging 7.6 yards per carry. Nebraska is certainly going to have competition for Bonner. Nevertheless, they have been steadfast in his recruitment and are known to be strong on the recruiting trail. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
USA Today
01-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Huskers land official visit with top class of 2027 defensive lineman
Huskers land official visit with top class of 2027 defensive lineman Class of 2026 four-star defensive lineman Titan Davis will be taking an official visit to the Nebraska football program from June 14-16th. He made the announcement on social media Monday evening. Davis is the ninth-ranked defensive lineman in the 2026 class and the second-ranked player in his class from the state of Missouri, per the247Sports Composite Rankings. He has several visits lined up this summer, including the Alabama Crimson Tide on May 30 and the Michigan Wolverines on June 20. The edge defender has had a busy month. He was offered by the Miami Hurricanes on March 2 and took an unofficial visit to the Missouri Tigers on March 8. Davis is coming off a 2024 season that saw him tally 17 total tackles and two sacks in five games played, per statistics from The 2026 Nebraska football recruiting class ranks 48th overall in the country, according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. The class has three commitments. Davis is certainly a notable visitor. It'll be interesting to see what type of impact defensive line coach Terry Bradden has on this recruitment. The fact that the program was able to get Davis on campus for an official visit means that they view him as a priority player. The defensive line has young talent waiting in the wings for the future, and Davis would be another solid addition.
USA Today
30-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Huskers host elite 2027 tight end
Huskers host elite 2027 tight end Nebraska football hosted several visitors over the weekend, including the top tight end prospect in the class of 2027, Ahmad Hudson. Hudson touched down in Lincoln on Saturday as the Huskers continue to build for the future. Hudson measures in at 6 foot-7 220 pounds, and is the seventh overall prospect in the 2027 class per Rivals rankings. He has offers from Alabama, Florida State, LSU, Texas A&M, Florida, Texas, and USC, among others. The pass-catcher recorded 13 catches for 153 yards and a touchdown last season in three games, according to statistics from Currently, the 2027 Nebraska football recruiting class has no commitments. However, the program has been busy extending offers and hosting visitors. They have a busy visitor list lined up for the summer, and it will be interesting to see if they can make headway there. On Saturday, they were focused on the tight end position. They will undoubtedly have competition for Hudson. With that being said, he would give them an instant-impact playmaker.
