Nebraska Quarterback Dylan Raiola Reaffirms Commitment Amid Transfer Speculation
Lincoln, Neb. — Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola has shut down rumors of a potential transfer, reaffirming his commitment to the Cornhuskers after persistent speculation about his future. The former five-star recruit addressed the chatter while speaking to reporters, clarifying that he had no intentions of leaving the program.
“Honestly, it was unfortunate that I had to, you know, kind of reassure everyone I was here,” Raiola said. “I never officially entered [the portal] and never really was shopping around. That whole deal was kind of out of my control.”
The speculation prompted Raiola to post an Instagram story reaffirming his dedication to Nebraska, a move he felt was necessary to quiet the noise.
Raiola’s decision to stick with Nebraska comes after a challenging freshman season. He completed 67% of his passes for 2,595 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. The young quarterback showed promise early on, passing for over 200 yards in four of his first five starts and leading Nebraska to a 4-1 record, including a victory against Colorado.
However, consistency became an issue as the season progressed. Raiola surpassed 200 passing yards only twice in the remaining games and was held without a passing touchdown in four contests, three of which resulted in losses to Iowa, Indiana, and Ohio State. The other was a 14-7 victory over Rutgers.
Despite the ups and downs, Raiola’s commitment is a major boost for the Cornhuskers as they build toward the 2025 season. The quarterback’s decision to flip to Nebraska after initially committing to Georgia during the 2024 recruiting cycle was a significant win for the program. Now, the coaching staff is focused on helping him develop into a top-tier college quarterback.
Nebraska fans are hopeful that with an offseason of preparation, Raiola will take the next step in his development and lead the team to greater success. His ability to remain focused amid external distractions demonstrates maturity, a critical quality for a program looking to re-establish itself in college football.
For now, the message from Raiola is clear: he’s all in for the Cornhuskers.
