The Nebraska Cornhuskers’ recent performance in the NCAA Tournament’s regional round may not be one for the highlight reel, but they weren’t alone in their struggles. In a tournament with four Big Ten teams represented—Nebraska, USC, Oregon, and UCLA—only UCLA emerged victorious to advance to the Super Regionals. It’s worth noting that while the Cornhuskers bowed out of the tournament with a disappointing showing, Oregon and USC also fell short, albeit in less dramatic fashion.
The Cornhuskers’ exit from the tournament raises questions around head coach Will Bolt’s future, as the team didn’t finish the season on a strong note. However, they’re not lacking in recruiting momentum, providing a ray of hope as they shift gears towards the future.
On the football front, head coach Matt Rhule and his staff recently hosted a productive camp that brought in several promising prospects, including members of the 2026, 2027, and even 2028 recruiting classes. Among the notable attendees was quarterback commit Trae Taylor, who remains a crucial part of Nebraska’s future plans.
But the buzz doesn’t stop there. Running back Xavier Bala caught attention this weekend as well. The standout from New York has been making waves in the 2027 recruiting class, and his visit to Lincoln clearly left a mark. Impressed by Nebraska’s facilities and the opportunity presented by Rhule, Bala is likely to bolster the Cornhuskers’ lineup significantly if he makes the call to join the program.
In a nostalgic development, Nebraska Cornhuskers legend Ndamukong Suh is officially on the ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. This marks his first time eligible, and there’s a strong argument to be made for his immediate induction. With his remarkable college career at Nebraska still fresh in the minds of fans and analysts alike, Suh undeniably stands out as one of the most deserving candidates for this honor. It’s a fitting acknowledgment of his impact at the collegiate level, and it certainly adds another layer of excitement for Huskers fans as they look back on the greats who have worn the scarlet and cream.
