
The running backs showed-out during last month’s Nebraska spring game. An improved running game, especially without last year’s star running back Emmett Johnson, will be critical to the Huskers success during the upcoming 2026 season. Kwinten Ives (pictured above), will enter fall camp in contention for playing time along with Mekhi Nelson, Jamal Rule, Isaiah Mozzee and Conor Booth. (Photo by Jack Denker/Sports Plus)

Sophomore Caleb Benning also had a great spring. Benning, who played his high school football at Omaha Westside, will compete for more playing time in 2026 at the safety position. (Photo by Jack Denker/Sports Plus)
