Dayton Raiola Decommits from Nebraska

Dayton Raiola, a three-star quarterback prospect and younger brother of Nebraska's starting quarterback Dylan Raiola, announced his decommitment from the Cornhuskers on Wednesday, reopening his recruitment just three weeks before the early signing period for the 2026 class.

The 6-foot-1, 225-pound signal-caller from Buford High School in Georgia had committed to Nebraska in September 2024, selecting the program over offers from Appalachian State and Charlotte. A two-year starter for the Wolves, Raiola has thrown for more than 3,600 yards and 43 touchdowns over the past two seasons, leading Buford to a Class 6A semifinal appearance as a junior. He ranks as the seventh-best uncommitted pocket passer in the 2026 class according to ESPN and No. 99 among quarterbacks nationally per Rivals. "My recruitment is 100 open," Raiola told Rivals reporter Chad Simmons.

Raiola's decision leaves Nebraska without a quarterback commitment for the 2026 cycle, marking the fourth decommitment from the class in recent weeks. The Cornhuskers now hold just nine pledges, the smallest total in the FBS and the Big Ten, placing their recruiting efforts in a vulnerable position heading into the signing...