Carter Nelson News, Rumors, Updates - Nebraska Cornhuskers

Washington's offense shows up late with Williams and Lawson teaming up to beat Nebraska 17-10

Chris Lawson scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 25-yard catch-and-run with 1:30 left and Alex McLaughlin returned Anthony Colandrea’s third interception of the game 48 yards for th...

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Anthony Colandrea finds Carter Nelson for 24-yard TD, gaining lead for Nebraska over Washington

NOVEMBER 1 • FOX SPORTS

Good to go Saturday Nelson will be available for Saturday's contest versus Indiana, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Nelson was upgraded from doubtful to questionable during the week, so it appeared he was trending in the right direction. The junior will indeed give it a go and should supply some additional depth in the tight end room for the Huskers in a tough matchup with the Hoosiers.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Now questionable Nelson (leg) is questionable for Saturday's game against Indiana.

Impact Nelson has been upgraded from his doubtful tag Wednesday. Friday's designation will be very telling about his potential availability to play.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as doubtful Nelson (leg) is doubtful for Saturday's game against Indiana.

Impact The doubtful tag means Nelson could very well miss another game. He's been limited to just one catch this season, so his absence won't have a huge impact in most fantasy formats.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Spartans Nelson (knee) will sidelined against Michigan State in Week 4, per Mitch Sherman of The Athletic.

Impact Nelson was carted off the field in the win over North Dakota in Week 3. The tight end is dealing with a knee injury, but Huskers' head coach Matt Rhule says it isn't an ACL situation. He'll look to return for Week 5 against Maryland.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nebraska has reason to fear another brutal setback for Carter Nelson Nebraska football may be facing another frustrating setback for tight end Carter Nelson.

SEPTEMBER 20 • HUSKERCORNER.COM

Helped off field Saturday Nelson was helped off the field during Saturday's game against North Dakota due to a left leg injury and was unable to put any weight on it, Amie Just of The Lincoln Journal Star r...

Impact Nelson's inability to put any weight on his left leg suggests the injury may be serious. If Nelson is forced to miss time, look for Eric Ingweson and Cayder Echternach as backup options behind the Cornhuskers' TE1, Luke Lindenmeyer.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Satterfield thinks Carter Nelson shows signs of long-awaited Nebraska breakout Carter Nelson hasn’t come close to the kind of Nebraska football career he hoped. Motivated by that, the in-state star may be ready to turn...

AUGUST 26 • HUSKERCORNER.COM

Nebraska's forgotten weapons has Luke Lindenmeyer predicting massive breakouts Carter Nelson hopes to show Nebraska football faithful what he can do finally. Count veteran tight end Luke Lindenmeyer among those who beli...

AUGUST 1 • HUSKERCORNER.COM

Available for fall camp Nelson (undisclosed) is cleared for Nebraska's fall camp, according to Brian Christopherson of 247Sports.com.

Impact Nelson was sidelined during Nebraska's spring practices as he was recovering from an undisclosed injury. He now heads into fall camp as the No. 2 tight end behind Luke Lindenmeyer, who had a breakout 2025 campaign. Nelson will still compete for snaps, but he will need to impress during fall practices to earn a significant role in the Cornhuskers' offense.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Out for spring camp Nelson (undisclosed) is out for Nebraska's spring camp, Mitch Sherman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Nelson will be sidelined for the Cornhuskers' spring ball as he rehabs from an unknown injury. The incoming junior tight end was a highly touted prospect heading into his college career, but he's logged just 12 catches for 97 yards and two touchdowns across two seasons with Nebraska.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Emmett Johnson powers Nebraska past Michigan State Emmett Johnson ran for 83 yards and three touchdowns and Carter Nelson returned a blocked punt for a score Saturday as host Nebraska rallied...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Nebraska breaks away from the Spartans late to win 38-27

Emmett Johnson ran for three touchdowns and Nyziah Hunter caught a screen pass and ran most of the 59 yards to the end zone without a shoe to help Nebraska break away from Michigan...

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Nebraska's Jamir Conn blocks kick & Carter Nelson brings recovery to TD to extend lead vs. MSU

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Making noise at camp Nelson has been standing out at Nebraska's training camp, per Huskers Today.

Impact Nelson has been impressing coaches throughout camp due to his size and speed after making the switch from receiver to tight end this offseason. He could have a chance to carve out a role for himself as one of the team's top tight ends.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available for fall camp Nelson (undisclosed) is healthy for Nebraska's fall camp, Sam McKewon of the Omaha World-Herald reports.

Impact McKewon quoted another Nebraska tight end in Luke Lindenmeyer, who revealed Nelson was a participant when the Cornhuskers' fall camp began Monday. Now 240 pounds, he will look to build off his promising 2024, which includes 86 receiving yards and one touchdown.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Husker Camp Countdown: No. 32 Carter Nelson Whether he takes on a bigger role at tight end or remains an offensive X-factor, Carter Nelson will be a key part of the Nebraska offense in...

JULY 6, 2025 • OMAHA.COM

Husker Camp Countdown: No. 32 Carter Nelson Whether he takes on a bigger role at tight end or remains an offensive X-factor, Nelson will be a key part of the Husker offense in 2025.

JULY 5, 2025 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

Moving to tight end Nelson (undisclosed) has transitioned from wide receiver to tight end ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Impact Nelson will lineup at tight end this season after operating as a wideout during his freshman season with the Cornhuskers. The 6-foot-5 sophomore was a top-50 overall recruit in the class of 2024 and has the potential to take a big leap in Nebraska's offense this fall. Nelson tallied 10 receptions for 86 yards and a touchdown for the Cornhuskers last season.

JUNE 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nebraska's Carter Nelson can become 'very dangerous' tight end, says Marcus Satterfield Nebraska coach Marcus Satterfield intends to keep developing Carter Nelson as a "very dangerous" tight end once he puts on weight.

APRIL 8, 2025 • OMAHA.COM

Out for spring workouts Nelson (undisclosed) is inactive as the Cornhuskers' open spring practices, Zack Carpenter of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Nelson has been ruled out for spring ball due to undisclosed reasons as the Cornhuskers start to gear up for the 2025-26 season. The 6-foot-5 freshman wideout saw some work during his first collegiate season last fall, totaling 10 receptions for 86 yards and a touchdown across 12 games.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient performance in blowout Nelson caught all four targets for 48 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-3 victory versus Northern Iowa.

Impact Nelson found the end zone on a 24-yard pass from quarterback Dylan Raiola to open up the scoring in the first quarter, the first of the young receiver's career. The freshman saw four targets after failing to play a snap against Colorado last week, and will be hoping to earn an expanded role within the offense as the season progresses. The Cornhuskers will host Illinois for the team's conference opener on Saturday, giving Nelson an opportunity to shine against a Big Ten opponent.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Huskers WR Carter Nelson celebrates 'dream come true' after first touchdown The Nebraska native has quickly shown his talent on the big stage and had a memorable night on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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Washington's offense shows up late with Williams and Lawson teaming up to beat Nebraska 17-10

Anthony Colandrea finds Carter Nelson for 24-yard TD, gaining lead for Nebraska over Washington

Nebraska breaks away from the Spartans late to win 38-27

Nebraska's Jamir Conn blocks kick & Carter Nelson brings recovery to TD to extend lead vs. MSU

2024 Big Ten football predictions: Projections and players to watch preview