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Season-best effort in victory Barney hauled in 9 of 11 targets for 85 yards during Saturday's 44-25 win versus Wisconsin.

Impact Barney logged season-high totals in both catches and yards on the day as the Cornhuskers achieved bowl eligibility agaisnt the Badgers. Despite failing to find the end zone, the freshman receiver has had a solid first season on campus, catching 49 passes for 402 yards through 11 games. His final opportunity of the regular season will come when the Cornhuskers travel to face Iowa this Friday before they begin preparation for their bowl game.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in blowout loss Barney had eight receptions (on nine targets) for 32 yards during Saturday's 56-7 defeat versus Indiana, adding one rush for seven yards and a touchdown.

Impact Barney found the end zone on a seven-yard rush in the second quarter, giving the Cornhuskers their only score of the game and drawing the team within a touchdown at the time. The freshman receiver also recorded season-highs in targets, receptions and yards, leading the team in both targets and receptions on the day. Barney will hope to build some positive momentum coming off his performance this week, starting with a roadtrip to Columbus to face Ohio State this coming Saturday.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in conference victory Barney hauled in 2 of 3 targets for 28 yards and rushed for 66 yards and touchdown during Saturday's 28-10 victory versus Purdue.

Impact Barney had a breakout performance against the Boilermakers, finding the end zone on a 25-yard run in the fourth quarter to give the Cornhuskers a 21-3 lead. The freshman receiver recorded a season-high 94 total yards on the day, though his limited touches (six) present concern for his volume moving forward. Still, it's nice to see Barney's potential productivity if given the opportunity. His next chance to earn a larger role within the offense will come when the Cornhuskers host Rutgers on Saturday.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE