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Nebraska Fires OL Coach Donovan Raiola, Intensifying Focus on QB Dylan Raiola’s Next Move

The dismissal, confirmed by Matt Rhule, follows a high-sack season, prompting fresh scrutiny of transfer‑portal chatter around the injured quarterback.

Overview

  • Rhule announced Donovan Raiola will not be retained after four seasons leading Nebraska’s offensive line and as the lone holdover from the previous staff.
  • The Huskers allowed 30 sacks in 12 games, including nine against Minnesota, with pass protection widely cited in coverage of the decision.
  • Quarterback Dylan Raiola, Donovan’s nephew, is rehabbing a Nov. 1 broken fibula and had about 2,000 passing yards with 18 touchdowns before his season ended.
  • CBS Sports reporting, echoed by multiple outlets, says Nebraska is bracing for Dylan to at least explore the transfer portal in January, though no decision has been announced.
  • HuskerOnline reports Nebraska is moving toward Georgia Tech’s Geep Wade as a replacement candidate, as staff turnover continues with DC John Butler previously dismissed and Phil Snow handling bowl preparations.