Two Nebraska linemen, a young DB entering portal as Husker transfer total hits double digits

Nebraska’s latest portal addition is a long snapper who could claim the job for seasons to come in Michigan State transfer Jack Wills.

Nebraska secured the services of four players across three levels of football in a frenetic transfer portal Sunday that also included a pair of returning Huskers.

Nebraska's struggles to score or stop foes in the red zone has been a decadelong weakness that snowballed in the final three games of 2025.

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Mekhi Nelson took a handoff and started to his right. Then he cut back away from a crowd of defenders and showed why Nebraska has praised his ability for more than a year.

NU celebrated in confetti last year at the Pinstripe Bowl. Finished 7-6 and pointed to a big future. A 7-6 record this season didn’t come with the same celebration.

As the transfer portal opens Jan. 2, a look at top Nebraska storylines - and key position priorities - for NU's 2026 roster.