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Nebraska comes up short in early portal battle at position of extreme need

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After a disappointing end to the 2025 season, Nebraska football coaches know there's quite a lot of pressure from the fanbase to have a ton of success in the transfer portal. Sunday's commitment of Malachi Breland to Arkansas is the exact opposite of what Husker fans hoped this weekend would look like.

Breland, a former Memphis Tiger, was reportedly high on NU's wish list at offensive line. They had expected a visit from the 6-foot-5, 340-pound guard this weekend, but he canceled and checked out the Razorbacks.

The visit to the SEC school led to Breland pulling the trigger on a commitment.