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USA Today
14-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Nebraska getting visit from key running back target this weekend
Nebraska getting visit from key running back target this weekend Nebraska football is set to host class of 2026 running back target Jamal Rule. He is coming to Lincoln from June 13- 15th. Rule is the 41st overall running back in the 2026 class and the 31st overall player in his class from the state of North Carolina, according to the On3 Industry Rankings. He has visited Nebraska once before Friday's visit. He took a trip to Lincoln on November 23, 2024. The running back has had a busy summer. He took a visit to Syracuse on May 30, Virginia Tech on June 6, and has a visit set up for Michigan State on June 20. All of these visits will be official. Rule ran for 1,236 yards and 15 touchdowns last year. He had seven games of 100 yards or more, and averaged 176.6 yards per contest, per statistics from The Huskers are trying to add one more running back for the 2026 class. Rule would be a key get, with other targets beginning to come off the board. 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
10-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Nebraska makes strong impression on key tight end target
Nebraska makes strong impression on key tight end target Nebraska football made a strong impression on class of 2026 three-star tight end Luke Sorensen over the weekend. He expressed his excitement (subscription required) with the program to On3's Chad Simmons on Sunday. Sorensen is the 35th overall tight end in the 2026 class and the 60th overall player in his class from the state of California, according to the On3 recruiting rankings. He has a busy visit schedule ahead, as he is scheduled to visit the Penn State Nittany Lions on June 13 and is expected to announce his commitment on June 20. In the meantime, he was very impressed with how things went down in Lincoln, as he was part of one of the biggest visit weekends of the summer. "I had an awesome time, and it will be hard to top,' Sorensen said. The tight end caught 15 passes for 183 yards and two touchdowns last season for Servite High School in California, per statistics from Sorensen is one of Nebraska's top tight end targets in this class. Being able to land him would immediately strengthen the tight end position and give the program additional depth. Things appear to be trending in the right direction as he received a Crystal Ball prediction to the Huskers from Steve Wiltfong. It may prove to be a bit of a challenge with the Nittany Lions getting the final visit. However, there is no doubt Nebraska put their best foot forward here. 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
03-06-2025
- 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.
