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Arrested Monday Nelson was arrested Monday on a battery charge, Husker Online reports.

Impact There is no further information regarding Nelson's arrest, and Nebraska has yet to comment on the situation. The 6-foot running back is approaching his junior season as a Cornhusker, but he could be in jeopardy of not returning pending a court ruling.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for role in backfield Nelson displayed a solid performance during the team's spring game, Ben Beecham of The Daily Nebraskan reports.

Impact Nelson is slated to be one for the team's top running backs after another productive day during the spring game. The 6-foot ball-carrier will continue fighting for his spot throughout camp as he looks forward to potentially his best season yet.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Devon Dampier leads No. 15 Utah past Nebraska in Las Vegas Bowl, 44-22

Devon Dampier threw for 310 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 148 yards and three scores, and No. 15 Utah won the Las Vegas Bowl in Morgan Scalley’s first game as coach, beating...

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Nebraska still chasing RB balance as Johnson shines, Mozee rises Nebraska wanted more touches for Isaiah Mozee and Mekhi Nelson, but Emmett Johnson's production made that difficult.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

Matt Rhule wants Nebraska RB backups to get more carries While Matt Rhule noted Emmett Johnson was "in a zone" Thursday, the Nebraska coach "wasn't happy" with Mekhi Nelson and Isaiah Mozee's lack...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

Nebraska football's running backs in flux as Isaiah Mozee, Mekhi Nelson turn heads Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen speculated the Huskers could play four running backs in the first half of the first game.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • JOURNALSTAR.COM

Husker Camp Countdown: No. 42 Mekhi Nelson The redshirt freshman's potential is one reason Nebraska opted not to add a transfer running back.

JUNE 25, 2025 • JOURNALSTAR.COM