The transformation of Nebraska Football’s offensive line is no longer just a rumor—it’s a reality that is catching everyone’s attention this spring. After a 2025 season plagued by sacks and a lack of pocket protection, head coach Matt Rhule made the bold move to hire Geep Wade, and the results are already drawing rave reviews from players and coaches alike.
A New Wall in Lincoln The revamped unit looks completely different thanks to key additions from the transfer portal. The arrival of Tree Babalade (South Carolina), Paul Mubenga (LSU), and Brendan Black (Iowa State) has injected veteran talent into a room that desperately needed development. Alongside holdovers like Justin Evans and Elijah Pritchett, Wade has built a «wall» that is making life much easier for the Huskers’ backfield.
Rave Reviews from the Locker Room Running back Mekhi Nelson couldn’t hide his excitement when talking to the media: «Oh my god, it’s great. Running behind those guys has definitely been special.»
The sentiment was echoed by Kwinten Ives, who noted the rare combination of size and speed in the new lineup: «They’re big, I’ll tell you that. They can run and I like that too.»
While spring chatter must always be taken with a grain of salt until the pads pop in the fall, the optimism in Lincoln is undeniable. Under Geep Wade’s leadership, the Nebraska offensive line has gone from a major question mark to the team’s potential greatest strength for the 2026 season.