Former four-star running back prospect reportedly set to join Huskers

Nebraska is reportedly adding a former Penn State running back.

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Nebraska reportedly adding former Penn State running back Tikey Hayes

LINCOLN, Neb. —

Nebraska will reportedly be adding a former four-star running back prospect to the football team.

Big Red Zone Insider Sean Callahan reported that the Huskers are set to add former Penn State running back Tikey Hayes to the 2026 roster.

Hayes had three carries for 18 yards as a freshman for the Nittany Lions and then entered the transfer portal.

He was listed on Iowa Western Community College’s spring roster and Reivers coach Scott Strohmeier said Hayes was projected to be their starting running back in 2026, according to Callahan.

Hayes has four years of eligibility remaining.

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