Hayes Out, Backfield Battle Intensifies | Omaha News

Nebraska football shocks fans by cutting redshirt freshman running back Tikey Hayes—no official reason given—just as he’s getting his feet wet after a brief Penn State stint and zero action at Iowa Western. The move opens the door for a fierce battle among sophomores Mekhi Nelson and Isaiah Mozee, freshman Jamal Rule, and veterans Kwinten Ives and Conor Booth, while senior Vincent Genatone shifts to RB to bolster depth. With Hayes gone before he could truly prove himself, the Huskers are scrambling to shape a competitive backfield as the season nears. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/06e5671da00f312b