Overview
- Head coach Matt Rhule confirmed Donovan Raiola will not be retained after four seasons, ending the tenure of the lone full‑time assistant kept from the previous staff.
- Nebraska’s protection woes were a factor, with the line allowing 30 sacks in 12 games, including nine in the loss to Minnesota.
- Donovan Raiola is the uncle of starting quarterback Dylan Raiola, whose long‑term status is in question after a CBS Sports report said Nebraska is bracing for him to explore the transfer portal in January.
- Dylan Raiola suffered a broken fibula on Nov. 1 against USC, has had surgery, and is focused on a 2026 return after throwing for 2,000 yards, 18 touchdowns, and six interceptions this season.
- Local reporting indicates Nebraska is moving toward Georgia Tech assistant Geep Wade as a replacement, while the 2026 outlook is complicated by Dayton Raiola’s recent decommitment.