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Nebraska offers 2027 running back Tyson Robinson

The Huskers offered one of the top running backs in the 2027 recruiting cycle.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have become the latest program to offer class of 2027 running back Tyson Robinson. The 5-foot-9 tailback out of Brandon, Mississippi, is considered a four-star prospect across the recruiting industry.

In addition to his newest offer from the Huskers, Robinson has offers from Alabama Crimson Tide, Arkansas Razorbacks, Florida Gators, Florida State Seminoles, Ole Miss Rebels, Missouri Tigers, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oklahoma Sooners, Oregon Ducks, Penn State Nittany Lions, Tennessee Volunteers, and Washington Huskies, among others.

Through ten games this season, Robinson has carried the ball 119 times for 852 yards. He is averaging 7.2 yards per carry and has scored 18 touchdowns.

The Cornhuskers do not currently hold any commitments in their 2027 recruiting class but do hold two commitments in their 2026 recruiting class and 19 in their 2025 recruiting class.

Of those 19 commitments in the 2025 recruiting cycle, a pair are running backs in Connor Booth and Jamarion Parker.

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Huskers get prediction for talented 2026 defensive lineman

Nebraska appears to be in a good position to land a talented class of 2026 defensive lineman.

A class of 2026 three-star defensive lineman received a crystal ball commitment prediction late Wednesday night from On3’s Sean Callahan. Hunter Higgins is the 37th overall defensive lineman in the 2026 class and the fourth overall player in his class from the state of Kansas per the On3 recruiting rankings.

Nebraska, the Kansas State Wildcats, and the Oklahoma Sooners appear to be the three teams involved with his recruitment. Higgins most recently visited Nebraska on September 7 and Kansas State on October 26. He visited Oklahoma on July 25.

Higgins is off to a strong start for Maize South High School this year. According to MaxPreps statistics, he has recorded 43 total tackles and 11 sacks in eight games.

The Huskers have placed an emphasis on the defensive line position for 2025 and appear to be zeroing in on the defensive end position as well. Higgins would be a solid pick for a unit that will have to replace some key pieces soon.

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Huskers hosting talented Mississippi recruits on Saturday

The Huskers will be hosting high-profile recruits on Saturday.

Nebraska football is set to have a loaded visit weekend when they take on the UCLA Bruins on Saturday. Three names are noteworthy as Nebraska looks to clinch that elusive sixth win.

Class of 2026 defensive end Nolan Wilson, offensive tackle Mitchell Smith, and class of 2027 running back Tyson Robinson will be among those in attendance on Saturday. Rivals.com’s Sam Spiegelman reported this.

Wilson is not ranked, according to Rivals.com. Smith and Robinson are both four-star prospects.

Smith is currently enrolled at IMG Academy, and this is his first trip to Nebraska. He is a highly sought-after prospect as Ole Miss and Mississippi State appear to be the top two schools in his recruitment.

Robinson is generating interest from many big-name schools. Auburn, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Ohio State are just some of the schools interested in him.

Wilson has also generated a lot of interest despite not being ranked. Alabama, LSU, Tennessee, and Texas A&M have all extended him an offer.

This appears to be a big recruiting weekend for Nebraska. Top in-state target Chase Loftin is also making a visit this weekend. The Huskers appear to be pulling out all the stops in what could be a major weekend. They appear to want some of Mississippi’s best in the fold.

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Four-star defensive lineman set to visit Huskers on Saturday

The Huskers continue to try and load up on the defensive line.

Nebraska football will be visited by class of 2026 defensive lineman Titan Davis on Saturday, according to Rivals.com’s Tim Verghese. The program will take on the UCLA Bruins this Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

Davis is a four-star edge defender. He is the 25th overall defensive lineman in the 2026 class and the third overall player in his class from the state of Missouri per the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He is a highly sought-after prospect. He has 29 offers in total, including Nebraska. He received an offer from the program last November.

The Huskers are currently building out their 2026 class. The class has two commitments and is ranked 30th overall per the 247Sports Team Rankings.

Nebraska is stocking up for the future of the defensive line. The 2025 class includes the likes of Malcolm Simpson, Kade Pietrzak, and Tyson Terry. Davis would be another big-time get for a position with a ton of depth for the future. The program has gotten quite a bit out of the defensive line position over the last couple of seasons. The talent does not appear to be slowing down anytime soon.

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Huskers predicted to land in-state tight end target

Chase Loftin got a prediction in favor of the Huskers on Monday morning

Class of 2025 Florida State tight end commit Chase Loftin has been predicted to flip to the Huskers. On3’s Steve Wiltfong put in a prediction for him on Monday morning.

According to the On3 recruiting rankings, the tight end is ranked the 22nd overall player at his position and the second overall player in his class from the state of Nebraska.

Loftin is scheduled to visit Lincoln on Saturday when the Huskers take on the UCLA Bruins. He officially committed to Florida State on June 26. His primary recruiter is offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Marcus Satterfield.

This is certainly something to watch, and Loftin would give the Huskers another weapon in the 2025 class. Nebraska currently has five four-star commitments in the 2025 class, and Loftin would also give the program another player from in-state. This coaching staff has made it a point to try and lock up in-state talent, and Loftin would undoubtedly fit the bill.

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Huskers getting visit from four-star in-state tight end this weekend

Chase Loftin will be circling back to Lincoln for a visit.

2025 four-star tight end Chase Loftin is set to visit Nebraska football for their game against the UCLA Bruins in November, per Rivals.com’s Greg Smith. Loftin initially committed to the Florida State Seminoles on June 29.

Loftin is the 19th overall tight end in the 2025 class and the second overall player in his class from the state of Nebraska per the 247Sports composite rankings.  The Huskers were originally thought to have a good chance at landing Loftin over the summer, but he committed to the Seminoles at the end of June.

Landing Loftin would be a big get for a 2025 Nebraska class that ranks 25th nationally. Loftin measures six-foot-six, 215 pounds, and could be a big weapon for the Huskers. Nebraska already has one tight end in the class in Bear Tenney.

It will be interesting to see what the Huskers can do in this recruitment. Florida State is struggling this season, which could allow the program to make a strong impression on Loftin.

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Nebraska running back commit ‘shutting down’ recruitment

Conor Booth is committed to the Huskers.

Class of 2025 running back Conor Booth announced he is shutting down his recruitment in an interview with Nebraska on SI’s Caleb Sisk.

Booth committed to Nebraska on August 27, 2023. He is off to another strong start for Bishop Newman, as he has 1,192 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns. He is averaging 238.4 rushing yards per game and has 94 carries in total, according to statistics from MaxPreps.com.

Booth plans to be a dual-sport athlete in college, playing baseball as well. Although there is a bit of a buzz surrounding his recruitment, he told Sisk he plans to stay with the Huskers.

“Commitment has been great, I have a great relationship with the coaches. They have given me everything I can ask for,” Booth said. “I let my coach handle other colleges that are trying to pursue, but for me, my commitment is shut down.”

Booth is a dynamic running back who will undoubtedly add depth to Nebraska’s running backs room. His playmaking ability and big play ability certainly bode well for the future of the Nebraska running backs room. The 2025 class ranks 24th overall nationally per the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

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Top Husker target visiting Texas this weekend

One of Nebraska’s top targets in the 2025 recruiting cycle is visiting elsewhere this weekend.

Multiple reports indicate that one of Nebraska’s top targets in the 2025 recruiting cycle is visiting elsewhere this weekend.

Alamo Heights athlete Michael Terry III, a consensus top-100 prospect in the country, will be visiting the University of Texas this weekend, one week after visiting the Cornhuskers for their 28-10 win over the Colorado Buffaloes.

At this juncture of his recruitment, Terry is considering both the Longhorns and Cornhuskers, with the Oregon Ducks also in the mix. The 6-foot-3, 216-pound native of San Antonio, Texas, also held notable offers from Missouri, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech.

He took official visits this offseason to Nebraska, Texas, Texas A&M, and Oregon. Matt Rhule’s program currently holds 19 commitments in their 2025 recruiting class.

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Top in-state recruit commits to Nebraska

For the third straight year the Huskers land the state’s top prospect.

The top recruit in the state of Nebraska for 2025 committed to the Cornhuskers on Monday night. Christian Jones is a four-star linebacker for Omaha Westside High School.

Jones becomes the 19th commitment to the class of 2025. His commitment moves Nebraska’s class to just outside the top 25 at No. 26 overall, according to 247Sports.

Last season, he had 69 tackles, 14 for loss and scored two defensive touchdowns. On offense, he recorded 20 receptions for 500 yards and nine touchdowns.

Jones was recently selected as a 2025 Polynesian Bowl All-Star. Quarterback Dylan Raiola, newly converted wide receiver Carter Nelson and offensive lineman Preston Taumua participated in the 2024 edition of the game.

The Polynesian Bowl will be held on Friday, Jan. 17, at Kunuiakea Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT.

His commitment marks the third straight year the Huskers have signed the top player in the state. In 2022, the Huskers signed wide receiver Malachi Coleman, and in 2023, they signed tight end Carter Nelson.

Find the announcement from Christian Jones below.

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Huskers getting visit from 2026 4-star QB on Saturday

Nebraska continues to search for a quarterback in future recruiting classes.

Nebraska football has another 2026 quarterback visiting Lincoln on Saturday. West Virginia Mountaineers commit Brodie McWhorter will join the list of visitors to the primetime showdown. This was first reported by Rivals.com’s Tim Verghese.

McWhorter committed to West Virginia on June 24. He is a four-star quarterback. He is the 18th overall quarterback in the 2026 class, and the 34th overall player in his class from the state of Georgia per the 247Sports Composite Rankings. McWhorter’s offer sheet was extensive. He had 26 in total, including from the likes of Arkansas, Auburn, and Florida.

McWhorter completed 149 of 230 passes for 2,800 yards and 30 touchdowns for White Cass High School last season. He was named First-Team All-Region for his efforts.

He is the third quarterback on Saturday’s visit list. Huskers commit TJ Lateef and 2026 three-star quarterback Michael Clayton will also be in attendance.

It’s clear the Huskers want a quarterback for future classes. McWhorter would certainly not be a bad option for the program.

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