Mekhi Nelson stats and game log
Mekhi Nelson is the Nebraska Cornhuskers running back. In the 2026 season through October 10, 2026, Mekhi Nelson has played 6 games: 47.3 rushing yards per game on 10 carries.
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Research summary
- Consistency: at or above the season average (47.3 rushing yards) in 4 of 6 games.
- Next game: at the Oregon Ducks on October 17, 2026. This season the Oregon Ducks average 118.4 rushing yards allowed per game (98th most allowed of 136) and 22 points allowed per game (79th most allowed of 136) over 5 games. This is opponent context, not a prediction.
How often
| Threshold | Last 5 | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 40+ rushing yards | 3 of 5 | 4 of 6 |
| 60+ rushing yards | 1 of 5 | 2 of 6 |
| 2+ receptions | 2 of 5 | 3 of 6 |
| 3+ receptions | 1 of 5 | 1 of 6 |
Figures are College football regular-season games; samples are stated and small samples move quickly.
Next game: Nebraska Cornhuskers at Oregon Ducks preview (Oct 17, 2026). Team: Nebraska Cornhuskers stats and results.
2026 season
| Games | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | REC | REC YDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 per game | 6 | 10 | 47.3 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 24.7 |
| 2026 totals | 6 | 60 | 284 | 4 | 9 | 148 |
2025 season
10 regular-season games in 2025 for comparison. Playoff games are not in these figures.
| Games | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | REC | REC YDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 per game | 10 | 2.7 | 14.7 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 10.2 |
| 2025 totals | 10 | 27 | 147 | 2 | 8 | 102 |
Rates in 2026
Mekhi Nelson has 60 carries for 284 yards.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Yards per carry | 4.7 |
| Rushing touchdowns | 4 |
| Receptions | 9 |
Home, road and recent form, 2026
| Split | Games | Rush yds/g | Car/g | Rec yds/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 44.6 | 9 | 29.6 |
| Road | 1 | 61 | 15 | 0 |
| Last 5 games | 5 | 44 | 10 | 16.6 |
| Season | 6 | 47.3 | 10 | 24.7 |
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | REC | REC YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | vs IU | L | 4 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 28 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | vs MD | W | 14 | 39 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | @ MSU | W | 15 | 61 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | vs UND | W | 9 | 54 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | vs BGSU | W | 8 | 48 | 0 | 2 | 34 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | vs OHIO | W | 10 | 64 | 1 | 2 | 65 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | @ UTAH | L | 12 | 88 | 1 | 3 | 48 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | vs IOWA | L | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | @ PSU | L | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2025 | vs USC | L | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cornhuskers teammates
- Anthony Colandrea (QB)
- Conor Booth (RB)
- Isaiah Mozee (RB)
- Jacory Barney Jr. (WR)
- Jamal Rule (RB)
- Janiran Bonner (WR)
- Keelan Smith (WR)
- Kwazi Gilmer (WR)
- Kwinten Ives (RB)
- Luke Lindenmeyer (TE)
- Nyziah Hunter (WR)
- Quinn Clark (WR)
- TJ Lateef (QB)
- Vincent Genatone (RB)
How to read these numbers
- Games are the games Mekhi Nelson played.
- Season tables are regular-season games only. The game log includes playoff games, labeled, and reaches into last season when needed.
- A dash (–) means the statistic is not recorded for that game, never zero (hover it for the reason). A column with no recorded value is left out.
This page shows statistics and results only. It contains no sportsbook prices or betting lines. Current markets, hit rates against the line and StatsNext research are in the app.
Research in StatsNext
- Mekhi Nelson in StatsNext: Player Research with splits, matchup context and current props
- Nebraska Cornhuskers stats and results
- Indiana Hoosiers at Nebraska Cornhuskers, October 10, 2026
- Maryland Terrapins at Nebraska Cornhuskers, October 3, 2026
- Nebraska Cornhuskers at Michigan State Spartans, September 26, 2026
- All College football player stats, 2026