Nebraska’s fastest player is back on the stat sheet after scoring his first touchdown since the Michigan game. After weeks of quiet production, Jacory Barney Jr.
LINCOLN—Sophomore wideout Jacory Barney Jr. isn’t interested in making excuses. Instead, he says the team is “ready to work with [TJ Lateef] and see what we can do.” After a whirlwind 72 hours of Husker football news, Nebraska now faces the challenge of taking its true freshman quarterback on the road for his first collegiate start.
Nebraska wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr.’s breakout performance on special teams has earned him a place among elite company, recognized this week as The Jet Award Return Specialist of the Week.
After the floodgates opened and Nebraska scored 24 consecutive points and all was right in Husker world, it felt like ancient history that Michigan State had taken the lead in the third quarter.
Back in August, Nebraska special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler wasn't shy about how his unit was going to play this season. "We're going to be aggressive," Ekeler said during fall camp.
Nebraska’s (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten) aerial attack faced a critical test in its latest outing against No. 21 Michigan (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten). While a few wide receivers and tight ends stepped up with timely catches and crisp route execution, others struggled to find separation or make the most of their opportunities.
If Jacory Barney Jr. can post 132 receiving yards and 87 punt return yards while banged up, Akron should be thankful they didn't find out what could happen when he’s fully healthy.
Nebraska wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. has been recognized as one of the most versatile players in college football, landing on the preseason watch list for the 2025 Paul Hornung Award.
After Nebraska wrapped up its fourth day of fall camp, sophomore wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. met with reporters and wasted no time setting the tone for his second season in Lincoln, aiming sky-high, nonetheless.
It’s been a long time since Nebraska fans held their breath, in a good way, when the punt return unit took the field. But with sophomore speedster Jacory Barney Jr.
After a busy offseason of transfer portal additions following Nebraska’s Pinstripe Bowl win over Boston College, fans and media alike are buzzing about what could be in store for 2025.
A talented freshman shined for Nebraska football Saturday and received conference-wide acclaim Monday for his performance against Wisconsin. Two days after the Huskers' 44-25 triumph over the Badgers in Memorial Stadium, receiver Jacory Barney Jr.