Nebraska’s Spring Backfield: Will the Huskers’ Running Backs Finally Break Out or Fall Flat Again?
As Nebraska football gears up for spring practices, all eyes are on the Huskers’ running back room — a unit that has long been filled with potential but short on consistent production. With a new season comes new expectations, but the question remains: will this year’s backfield finally deliver the breakout fans have been waiting for, or will it be another season of unfulfilled hype?
The Huskers haven’t had a 1,000-yard rusher since Devine Ozigbo in 2018, and the pressure is mounting to end that drought. With head coach Matt Rhule and his staff emphasizing physicality and a run-first mentality, the pieces are in place for Nebraska to establish a dominant ground game. However, it all starts with finding a reliable feature back.
Leading the charge is returning standout Anthony Grant, who showed flashes of brilliance last season but struggled with ball security and consistency. Behind him is the powerful Ajay Allen, a young back who brings explosiveness and vision but needs to prove he can handle an increased workload. Meanwhile, Gabe Ervin Jr. enters the mix with something to prove after battling injuries early in his career. With competition this fierce, no one’s job is safe — and that’s exactly how Rhule wants it.
The offensive line, another question mark in recent years, could hold the key to unlocking the backfield’s potential. If the Huskers can control the trenches, this running back group has the talent to dominate the Big Ten.
Nebraska fans are tired of excuses. It’s time for the Huskers to turn potential into production. Will this spring be the turning point, or just another chapter in a frustrating story?
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