Dylan Raiola hasn’t hit the transfer portal yet, but the specter of quarterback flips is already looming large over Matt Rhule and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Losing Raiola, the centerpiece of the Huskers’ offense, would be nothing short of catastrophic—especially coming off a season where the young QB carried so much weight on his shoulders.

The Huskers’ 10-13 loss to Iowa to close out the season underscored just how vital Raiola’s contributions were, and Rhule knows he can’t afford to let his QB1 slip away. Rhule isn’t sitting idly by. After an underwhelming offensive showing, he made a bold move by firing the offensive coordinator and bringing in Dana Holgorsen to revitalize the playbook. But the whispers of a potential flip are growing louder, with college football insiders speculating about Raiola’s next move.

Rumors linking the quarterback to the Miami Hurricanes gained traction recently, sparked by comments on the latest episode of On3 Recruits, where Josh Newberg didn’t hold back, throwing shade at Rhule’s ability to hold onto his star player.

“Nebraska is going to do everything they can to make sure Dylan Raiola is happy. That means that the wide receiver room is getting revamped, and that’s not going to come at a cheap price. Some teams need weapons,” Newberg said. So basically, after a season that didn’t exactly set the world on fire, Matt Rhule paid a whopping $1.2 million to his new offensive coordinator in a way to keep his Dylan Raiola locked. It’s not just about coaching; it’s a recruitment flex.

Raiola isn’t enjoying the drive from the backseat; he’s driving the hype train. The freshman QB is already stepping up as a leader, playing recruiting duties off the field. He’s been spotted on X following players like Kentucky’s top wideout, Dane Key, who just jumped into the portal. Adam Carriker, an NFL veteran, also claimed the same thing. “He’s(Raiola) doing everything he can to help Nebraska football,” Carriker said, highlighting Raiola’s efforts.

Meanwhile, it’s intriguing to know why there’s so much buzz about his transfer if it’s not happening. On the recent episode of the Cover 3 podcast, Tom Fernelli predicted that Dylan Raiola is possibly trying to move to the hurricanes. He even joked that Raiola might go to Texas Tech after being spotted at the Chiefs vs. Chargers game. So at last, what does the QB have to say about all this? Does he have an answer? Yeah, he has.

Dylan Raiola puts an end to all the transfer rumors

With the recent transfer portal announcements coming in over the past few days, Nebraska fans finally took a deep breath. Dylan Raiola, the Cornhuskers’ star quarterback, put an end to those speculations by taking it to social media. He penned a clear message on Instagram, “All in! GBR.”

If you’re unaware, GBR stands for “go big red.” That’s Nebraska’s rallying cry. Meanwhile, Raiola is indeed the brightest star in Matt Rhule’s galaxy. In his freshman season, this dude threw for 2595 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. He also completed 253 of 380 passes. Although Nebraska’s 6-6 finish was far from being perfect without Raiola, their season could have ended weeks ago.

The Huskers started strong with a 5-1 record, but their graph went down, losing five of their last six games. More recently, the losses to Indiana and Ohio state stung the most. Meanwhile, Rhule has so much expectation for their 2025 class as the Huskers boast the No. 22 recruiting class. Next up, they’re going to face Boston College on December 28. What do your intuitions say about Dylan Raiola’s transfer?