Nebraska transfer quarterback Dylan Raiola committed to Oregon on Monday, according to ON3’s Pete Nakos. Raiola spent his first two seasons at Nebraska.
Last season, Raiola threw for 2,000 yards, 18 touchdowns, and six interceptions in nine starts before a broken fibula ended his year. Rumors about Raiola’s transferring from Nebraska emerged after his brother, Dayton, de-committed from the school in November.
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Freshman quarterback TJ Lateef started for the Cornhuskers after Raiola went down. Nebraska finished 7-6 for its second consecutive season.
As a true freshman, Raiola had 2,819 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. The 20-year-old quarterback saw his completion percentage jump from 67.1% as a freshman to 72.4% in his second year.
Before joining Nebraska, Raiola was one of the most highly touted quarterback recruits coming out of Buford High School in Georgia. Raiola flipped his commitment from the University of Georgia to play at Nebraska under head coach Matt Rhule.
Raiola leaves a place where he had family ties. His father, Dominic, played at Nebraska before his 14-year NFL career. His uncle, Donovan Raiola, was also the offensive line coach at Nebraska before being let go in December.
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This season, the Ducks advanced to the semifinals of the College Football playoffs before Friday’s 55-22 loss to the Indiana Hoosiers. Sophomore quarterback Dante Moore led Oregon this past season, throwing for 3,565 yards, 30 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
Despite having a breakout season, Moore struggled against the Hoosiers. Moore went 24 of 39 for 285 yards, 2 touchdowns and had three turnovers. The Indiana game and Moore not turning 21 until May opened the door for him to return for his redshirt junior year. Moore has yet to announce whether he will return to the Ducks or declare for the 2026 NFL draft.
Raiola’s commitment to Oregon does not necessarily mean Moore will declare for the draft. Oregon signed Moore and Dillon Gabriel in 2023, with Moore redshirting behind Gabriel before starting this season.
If Moore decides to forego the NFL draft, there is a possibility that Raiola can sit and develop for a year, a rarity in college football today.
This story will continue to be updated.