The latest round of commentary from Big Ten coaches has turned the spotlight on Nebraska’s football program, with several analysts highlighting the program’s recent quarterback turbulence and a wave of coaching staff changes.
Dylan Raiola, who spent two seasons at Nebraska before moving to Oregon, leaves a sizable void after posting 4,819 passing yards, 31 touchdowns and 17 interceptions in 22 career games for the Huskers.
One coach went as far as to suggest that Raiola’s exit could represent the final blow for a program that has struggled to find stability at the signal‑caller position.
A Program at a Crossroads
In response, Nebraska is banking on a fresh influx of talent, most notably UNLV transfer Anthony Colandrea, who arrives after a 3,459‑yard, 23‑touchdown, nine‑interception season that earned him Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year honors.
Alongside Colandrea, the Huskers will also welcome new assistants Geep Wade, Rob Aurich and Tyler Yelk, who are expected to reshape the offensive scheme heading into the 2026 campaign.
The first test will come on September 5, 2026, when Nebraska opens its schedule against the Ohio Bobcats, a matchup that will gauge how quickly the new pieces can click.