Nebraska lands Penn State transfer running back Tikey Hayes

[ASFN Admin]

A former Penn State running back is transferring to Nebraska. Tikey Hayes announced the change on Tuesday afternoon.

Hayes spent his freshman season with the Nittany Lions. He had three carries for 18 yards for Penn State last season.

Hayes had a productive high school career. He finished with over 7000 yards and 95 touchdowns for Aliquippa High School. He rushed for 2.200 yards as a junior, fully displaying his explosiveness and production.

He was a four-star recruit coming out of high school. The Pennsylvania native chose PSU over West Virginia.

The running back will add to a position group that is a bit in flux at the moment. Now, Hayes will add an insurance policy and playmaking ability to a room that desperately needs it.

Hayes has four years of eligibility remaining.

Can confirm per sources Nebraska is set to add former Penn State RB Tikey Hayes to the 2026 roster. @Sean_Callahan first to report.

The Aliquippa (Penn.) product ran for over 7,000 yards in HS and spent one season with the Nittany Lions.

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— Tim Verghese (@TimVerghese) July 14, 2026

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