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Becomes a Spartan Williams will transfer to Michigan State, per his personal X account.

Impact Williams spent two seasons at Nebraska, where he was an afterthought in the Huskers' backfield, totaling 48 all-purpose yards. The tailback will now head to East Lansing, where he'll look for a fresh start in the Spartans' backfield.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Williams has entered the NCAA transfer portal, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Williams has entered the portal following two seasons with Nebraska. The 5-foot-9 running back totaled 22 rushing yards and 20 receiving yards on the season while serving primarily as a return specialist. He will retain two years of eligibility at his next destination.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Week 14 Williams (undisclosed) is available for Friday's game against Iowa.

Impact Williams has not logged any rushing attempts since Week 3, when he recorded four carries for seven yards. Since then, his primary stats have come from kick returns, with 292 yards and one touchdown to his name.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Saturday Williams (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's matchup against Penn State.

Impact Williams was previously listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against Penn State due to an undisclosed injury, but he was unable to suit up agianst the Nittany Lions. The 5-foot-9 running back has been uninvolved in the Nebraska offense this season, running for 22 scoreless yards while catching a single pass for 20 yards through the air this season. His final chance to return will come when the Huskers host Iowa in the team's season finale next week.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Williams (undisclosed) is officially listed as questionable for Nebraska against Penn State on Saturday night.

Impact Williams didn't play in Nebraska's win over UCLA, and the sophomore tailback remains a question mark for Week 13. He's been a minor part of the offense with five carries for 22 yards.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses win over UCLA Williams (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's 28-21 win over UCLA.

Impact Williams wasn't on the injury report ahead of the away matchup at UCLA, so it was a bit of a surprise that he didn't play. The sophomore ball carrier has been an integral part of the Cornhuskers' special teams this season. He'll aim to get back to full health after Nebraska's bye week at Penn State on Nov. 22.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gone in 12 seconds: How Nebraska's Kenneth Williams sparked a score and turned a game Twelve seconds. That’s all Kenneth Williams needed to turn the grumbles into roars.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

Kenneth Williams Gets Nebraska's First Kickoff Return for Touchdown Since 2017 Nebraska’s most explosive offensive weapon hardly touches the football. But when he does … boom! Sophomore running back Kenneth Williams too...

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • SI.COM

Nebraska grinds out winning touchdown drive after blowing lead, beats Northwestern 28-21

Emmett Johnson scored the tie-breaking touchdown with just under three minutes left, leading Nebraska to a 28-21 victory over Northwestern

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Kenneth Williams returns kickoff for 95-yard TD, extending Nebraska's lead over Northwestern

Kenneth Williams returns kickoff for 95-yard TD, extending Nebraska's lead over Northwestern

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Matt Rhule awards walk-on Kenneth Williams a scholarship after 85-yard kickoff return “You got Kenneth Williams, who doesn’t even have a scholarship, and he’s out there running that kickoff return back,” coach Matt Rhule said....

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

Raiola overcomes 3 interceptions, throws 4th TD with 1:08 left as Nebraska edges Maryland 34-31

Dylan Raiola threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Dane Key with 1:08 remaining, and Nebraska edged Maryland 34-31

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

How Lincoln High grad Kenneth Williams is making most of his new Nebraska role Nebraska found some teaching tape this week courtesy of former Lincoln High standout and walk-on running back Kenneth Williams.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • JOURNALSTAR.COM