Dylan Raiola Enters Transfer Portal as Nebraska Reorients Quarterback Plan
Nebraska launches an aggressive portal search to reset its 2026 plans.
Overview
- Head coach Matt Rhule publicly wished Raiola well and emphasized that Nebraska will move forward with other quarterbacks who want to play in Lincoln.
- Offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen signaled an aggressive approach to landing a transfer quarterback as roster planning accelerates.
- Freshman TJ Lateef is set to start the Las Vegas Bowl against Utah, with Rhule expressing strong confidence in his readiness.
- Raiola leaves after a season cut short by injury, having thrown for about 2,000 yards with 18 touchdowns and holding multiple Nebraska records.
- Recruiting chatter has linked Louisville as a potential destination, while an On3 Oregon insider has indicated Oregon is not in the mix, according to reporting.