New Delhi, Nov. 19 -- In a significant development for the 2026 recruiting class, three-star quarterback Dayton Raiola has officially decommitted from the Nebraska Cornhuskers, ending a pledge that had stood for over 14 months. The move comes just weeks ahead of the early signing period and marks a notable setback for head coach Matt Rhule's staff, which had positioned Nebraska as the clear frontrunner in securing another member of the prominent Raiola family.

Raiola, a 6-foot-1, 225-pound signal-caller from Buford High School in Georgia, originally chose the Cornhuskers over offers from Charlotte and Appalachian State. His decision to back out now shakes up Nebraska's future quarterback plans and instantly makes him one of the most soug...