Huskers Polls - SquareOffs

What should define Nebraska’s running back room heading into 2026?

Asked by Husker Max

2/28/2026

What should define Nebraska’s running back room heading into 2026?

68%

One clear feature back WINNER

32%

A situational committee

68%

One clear feature back

3 Comments

David Weaver

Feature back is important to have but DEPTH is also CRITICAL. If don't have a feature back then either then depth chart is flooded with talent. But in the Big Ten you better have a GREAT 2nd and 3rd string to make it through the season. With EJ it helped he was so quick he didn't take huge hits

Terry Barker

Nebraska was always most stable when we had a feature back that can actually "carry" the team with his legs.

Ron Joseph

Nebraska in the past was successful with one top back. We've fallen on hard times because we haven't developed or recruited a great back. But the others need to be developed so we have a pipeline of backs like we use to have.

32%

A situational committee

4 Comments

Thomas Wright

Roger Craig & Tom Rathman ring a bell ? Not only a dynamic duo playing for NU, but also for the 49ers !! YES we want multiple RB’s to rotate in & out to keep their legs fresh!! GBR 🎈

SEW

Look at the success in the playoff, the teams have 2-3 capable RB's they use to keep them healthy and offer the D different looks. Johnson was unique, most backs can't take that many snaps a season and stay healthy and sharp.

PJ SAid

Every good team, including the NFL, will rotate backs on a regular basis. This last year Nebraska should have used a 2nd running back more often - NEB is lucked out EJ stayed healthy.

Brad Loseke

Different backs have skills for different situations.

Would Notre Dame QB Kenny Minchey be a good fit for the Huskers?

Asked by Husker Max

2/28/2026

Would Notre Dame QB Kenny Minchey be a good fit for the Huskers?

75%

Yes WINNER

25%

No

75%

Yes

3 Comments

Mitch Bronston

Fits the offense, solid player, no pedigree getting in the way.

David Levesque

He very nearly won the starting job this past season.

Larry Eisenhauer

He will be solid and take care of the ball

25%

No

1 Comment

Echo Kinsella

no loyalty

Does Kyle Whittingham's job change give Nebraska a good chance for a bowl win?

Asked by Husker Max

714 Votes

Does Kyle Whittingham's job change give Nebraska a good chance for a bowl win?

30%

Yes: This alters Utah's mindset Yes: This alters Utah's mindset

70%

No: The game still looks like a mismatch No: The game still looks like a mismatch

30%

Yes: This alters Utah's mindset

4 Comments

Fianna Bressler

Because know the Huskers have a true chance to win now that Utah doesn't have they're coach.

Robert Lloyd

Go Big Red

Wade Williams

Yes, especially when you combine the upheaval this causes with a few of their opt outs and departures. It's one of the reasons bowl games just aren't the same anymore. The record might say we're playing the 15th ranked team, but in reality, we're playing what's left of it. Glorified scrimmage gm!