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Sam McKewon's Video Mailbag: What's the pecking order at Nebraska running back?

Sam McKewon's Video Mailbag: What's the pecking order at Nebraska running back?

  • Sam McKewon World-Herald Sports Editor

In this video mailbag, World-Herald sports editor Sam McKewon answers the question: What's the pecking order at running back for Nebraska? 

Husker notes: Dana Holgorsen on tight ends, Danny Kaelin's completion rate, Jacory Barney's next step

Husker notes: Dana Holgorsen on tight ends, Danny Kaelin's completion rate, Jacory Barney's next step

  • Sam McKewon World-Herald Sports Editor

A full boat of Nebraska football notes includes Dana Holgorsen's updated thoughts on the Husker tight ends, Danny Kaelin's completion rate and Jacory Barney's next step. 

'So happy': Virginia Adriano and Manaia Ogbechie's unforgettable trip teaching volleyball in Tanzania

'So happy': Virginia Adriano and Manaia Ogbechie's unforgettable trip teaching volleyball in Tanzania

  • Amie Just Lincoln Journal Star

Nebraska's Virginia Adriano and Manaia Ogbechie were "just so happy" on their trip to Tanzania, spreading a love and passion for volleyball. 

Janiran Bonner’s return gives Nebraska something it badly missed in 2025

Janiran Bonner’s return gives Nebraska something it badly missed in 2025

  • Wilson Moore World-Herald Staff Writer

Janiran “Wood” Bonner returns from an ACL injury to give Nebraska’s offense a versatile, physical weapon. 

Outfielder Isaac Feller flashes elite speed, power then commits to Nebraska baseball

Outfielder Isaac Feller flashes elite speed, power then commits to Nebraska baseball

  • Evan Bland World-Herald Staff Writer

Isaac Feller flashed the kind of power and speed that turns heads in college baseball. Now almost that quickly he’s heading to Nebraska in the 2027 class.

‘It’s time’: Executive director Jennifer Schwartz announces NSAA retirement

‘It’s time’: Executive director Jennifer Schwartz announces NSAA retirement

  • Stu Pospisil World-Herald Staff Writer

Jennifer Schwartz will retire as Nebraska School Activities Association executive director after the 2026-27 school year. Schwartz, 55, has spent 25 years with the organization, including three leading it.

Until 'hot hand' emerges, Nebraska running backs continuing 'healthy' camp competition

Until 'hot hand' emerges, Nebraska running backs continuing 'healthy' camp competition

  • Evan Bland World-Herald Staff Writer

Dana Holgorsen has long said Nebraska possesses more than enough talent at running back. Nebraska's offensive coordinator repeated that belief Friday ahead of a key full-contact scrimmage.

Nebraska safeties coach ready for return to college football

Nebraska safeties coach ready for return to college football

    First-year safeties coach Tyler Yelk is excited to return to college football. The new coach spent the last three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.

    Veteran team, 'new' vibe: DBK, players project confidence for 2026 Nebraska volleyball season

    Veteran team, 'new' vibe: DBK, players project confidence for 2026 Nebraska volleyball season

      Even as No. 1 Nebraska volleyball returns the bulk of its production from 2025, coach Dani Busboom Kelly sees a new team ready to "finish" in 2026. 

      New defensive scheme leaves Nebraska linebacker excited about 2026

      New defensive scheme leaves Nebraska linebacker excited about 2026

        A Nebraska linebacker is excited about the team's new defensive coaching staff and new schemes.

        Nebraska soccer triumphs over Louisville, 3-1, in season opener

        Nebraska soccer triumphs over Louisville, 3-1, in season opener

          Nebraska soccer (1-0-0) opened the 2026 season on the road against Louisville (0-1-0) on Wednesday night. The Huskers triumphed in the season opener, taking down the Cardinals, 3-1.

          Nebraska quarterback ready to make plays with his legs in 2026

          Nebraska quarterback ready to make plays with his legs in 2026

            Nebraska's new quarterback is ready to bring an exciting brand of play to the Huskers in 2026. Anthony Colandrea joins Nebraska following a breakout junior year with the UNLV Rebels. The St.

            'He's a dawg': After 'crazy' transfer process, Dexter Foster settling in with Blackshirts

            'He's a dawg': After 'crazy' transfer process, Dexter Foster settling in with Blackshirts

              Dexter Foster’s journey from Oregon State to Nebraska was fueled by coaching changes, the transfer portal and Rob Aurich’s vision. Now, he’s embracing higher expectations to make an impact.

              ‘Finish this thing’: Carpet Land returns to the American Legion World Series

              ‘Finish this thing’: Carpet Land returns to the American Legion World Series

                Carpet Land worked all summer to get back to Shelby. Now, after winning state and regional titles, the Lincoln East team hopes to finish its journey as a national champion.

                McKewon's Mailbag: Rob Aurich's 4-2-5 vs. Bo Pelini's Peso, volleyball terminators, injury concerns

                McKewon's Mailbag: Rob Aurich's 4-2-5 vs. Bo Pelini's Peso, volleyball terminators, injury concerns

                Sam McKewon's latest mailbag compares Rob Aurich's 4-2-5 to Bo Pelini's Peso and looks at the top volleyball position battles in training camp. 

                'That's my home.' Why Rob Aurich still loves running position drills and swagger vs. confidence

                'That's my home.' Why Rob Aurich still loves running position drills and swagger vs. confidence

                Rob Aurich could walk around survey the work of each Nebraska football position group. And sometimes he does. But he loves linebacker position drills, too: "That's my home."

                Shatel: Damon Benning found a 'pretty cool' — and perfect — fit on Nebraska's football staff

                Shatel: Damon Benning found a 'pretty cool' — and perfect — fit on Nebraska's football staff

                Tom Shatel talks to Damon Benning about his "pretty cool" new role as Nebraska football's director of player development. 

                Coming off first start, Nebraska safety Justyn Rhett set to put physical gains to test

                Coming off first start, Nebraska safety Justyn Rhett set to put physical gains to test

                Add safety Justyn Rhett to the list of Nebraska football players anxious to see how a physical transformation translates to the field.

                Nebraska football to get visit from blue-chip defensive end in October

                Nebraska football to get visit from blue-chip defensive end in October

                Nebraska football will be getting a visit from big-time defensive end Tayaun Lawrence. He will visit the program on October 3, when the team takes on Maryland. Lawrence is a four-star defensive end.

                Nebraska extends invitation to local quarterback for season opener

                Nebraska extends invitation to local quarterback for season opener

                Nebraska football extended an invitation to 2028 quarterback Dominic Yancy for the season-opening game against Ohio. Yancy made the announcement on social media.

                Ridgeview’s Three-Man Tourney is this weekend

                Ridgeview’s Three-Man Tourney is this weekend

                One of Ridgeview Country Club’s, major tournaments, the Three-Man, will be played Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 15-16. A full slate of teams has signed up to participate.

                Nebraska wide receiver named to Paul Hornung Award Watch List

                Nebraska wide receiver named to Paul Hornung Award Watch List

                A Nebraska wide receiver was once again named to the Paul Hornung Award Watch List on Monday. Junior Jacory Barney Jr. was named to the list for the second year in a row.

                Three Nebraska high school grads — all on NU's 2026 schedule —  make Athletic's annual 'Freaks' list

                Three Nebraska high school grads — all on NU's 2026 schedule — make Athletic's annual 'Freaks' list

                Three Nebraska high school graduates — all of whom will appear the Huskers’ football schedule this fall — made The Athletic’s annual “Freaks” list on Monday.

                Trembly to be Chadron State track coach in 2027

                Trembly to be Chadron State track coach in 2027

                Chadron State College Director of Athletics Mannie Reisch said Creighton Trembly, who was a CSC assistant coach during the 2026 track and field season, will serve as the Eagles’ interim head coach this coming year, filling the vacancy created by Jake Gruver’s resignation last week.

                Jake Gruver resigns as Eagles’ track coach

                Jake Gruver resigns as Eagles’ track coach

                To the surprise of everyone it seems, Chadron State College’s head track and field/cross country coach, Jake Gruver, resigned from that position last week.

                Coach Long says Chadron State football practices going well

                Coach Long says Chadron State football practices going well

                Long said there are 128 names on the new roster and added that all the key players with eligibility remaining have returned from a year ago.

                Chadron High football team has more players

                Chadron High football team has more players

                Coach Michael Sandstrom’s initial roster lists 56 players made up of 14 seniors, 11 seniors, 13 sophomores and 18 freshmen.

                Chadron Post 12 Seniors have ‘successful fun season,’ coach says

                Chadron Post 12 Seniors have ‘successful fun season,’ coach says

                “The goal is to be playing your best baseball at the end of the season, and we showed that with our performances at districts," Co-Coach Kyle Sanders said.

                Chadron State's Tony Perlinski says 3rd 100-mile race was easiest

                Chadron State's Tony Perlinski says 3rd 100-mile race was easiest

                Back in 2020 when COVID-19 had many of the nation’s sporting events and facilities shut down, Tony Perlinski, a Chadron State College range management professor, was looking for something that would keep him healthy and active outside the classroom.

                'That's why I love Dana:' Matt Rhule talks Holgorsen comments and 'good' problem emerging in camp

                'That's why I love Dana:' Matt Rhule talks Holgorsen comments and 'good' problem emerging in camp

                Nebraska's Matt Rhule reflected on offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen's critique of the tight ends and the "good problem" emerging among older, talented players battling for jobs. 

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