A 6-3 power back with upside, finally healthy and pushing for a bigger Nebraska role
In the 2025 season, Kwinten Ives flashed real value for Nebraska, rushing for 133 yards and 2 touchdowns on 20 carries, and he enters 2026 as a big-bodied, downhill runner who can change a game in short-yardage or power looks. At 6-foot-3 and about 215 pounds, his size-speed blend and improvement have coaches and analysts viewing him as a starting-caliber Big Ten back; the key question is whether he can stay healthy and expand beyond the bruiser role.
