Author: Andrew Juracek

Quarterback Trae Taylor officially earned his fifth star in the latest 247Sports rankings update. The 6-foot-3, 192-pound dual-threat from Millard South High School is now the No. 8 overall prospect and the clear No. 1 quarterback in the 2027 class, according to 247Sports. Taylor, who committed to the Huskers on May 1, 2025, has been climbing the national charts all spring. The upgrade comes on the heels of a breakout performance at the Elite 11 Finals, where he was named an Alpha Dog alongside top competition and Rivals MVP of the Elite 11. With his senior campaign set to kick…

Nebraska football secured another key addition to its 2027 recruiting class as three-star defensive lineman Errol Demontagnac has committed to the Cornhuskers during his official visit.  The 6-3, 290-pound interior defender from Armwood High School in Seffner, Florida, announced his pledge late Friday.  Demontagnac emerged as one of Florida’s most productive prep defensive linemen during his junior season. He recorded 87 total tackles, 30 tackles for loss, 14 sacks, and three forced fumbles while anchoring the defensive front for Armwood. Rated as a three-star prospect, he has drawn interest from several Power conference programs throughout the recruiting process.  Nebraska beat…

Nebraska football continued its streak on the recruiting trail, landing a commitment from three-star linebacker Eli Harris of Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound prospect announced his decision on social media following an official visit to Lincoln, becoming the latest addition to the Huskers’ 2027 recruiting class. Harris chose Nebraska over more than two dozen other scholarship offers. Finalists included Texas A&M and Pitt, with additional offers from programs such as Auburn, Michigan, and Ole Miss. The commitment came just after Nebraska extended its offer on May 30, highlighting the strong pull of the Cornhusker staff once…

Earlier today, Shakopee High School defensive lineman Nehemiah Ombati announced his commitment to the University of Nebraska, choosing the Cornhuskers over finalists Missouri and Michigan State.  The 6-3, 275-pound interior defensive lineman becomes the 16th member of Nebraska’s 2027 recruiting class and its eighth blue-chip prospect. Widely regarded as the top player in the state of Minnesota and one of the nation’s top interior defensive linemen, Ombati gives the Huskers a significant boost to their defensive front as they continue to build much-needed depth under first-year defensive line coach Corey Brown.  Ombati’s commitment caps a crazy final stretch of his…

In a significant recruiting win for the Huskers, Nebraska has secured a verbal commitment from three-star EDGE rusher Ma’atoe Moe of Provo (Utah) Timpview High School. The 6-foot-4, 245-pound prospect announced his decision to join the Cornhuskers on Sunday following an official visit to Lincoln, flipping his commitment from Minnesota.  Moe first drew serious interest from Nebraska this spring. Edge rushers coach Roy Manning evaluated him in early May, leading to a scholarship offer. What followed was a direct recruiting battle between the Golden Gophers and the Huskers. Minnesota had offered Moe back in March and hosted him for an…

The Nebraska Cornhuskers added a massive piece to their 2027 recruiting haul on Sunday when three-star tight end Joey Hunter committed to head coach Matt Rhule and the program. The 6-foot-6, 255-pound Hunter, who attends Loganville (Ga.) Grayson High School becomes the latest in-state Georgia prospect to buy into Rhule’s vision for the program, and even crazier, the fourth Grayson player to commit to Nebraska in this class. He chose the Huskers after an official visit over the June 5 weekend, turning down final interest from NC State, North Carolina, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, and others.  Hunter is ranked the No. 60…

Nebraska has secured a commitment from four-star cornerback Bryce Williams of Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Western High School. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound defensive back pledged to the Cornhuskers on Saturday, during an official visit to Lincoln. Williams, a consensus four-star recruit, chose Nebraska over a strong list of finalists that included Oklahoma, North Carolina, Clemson, Colorado, and others. He had been trending toward the Huskers for much of the year after initially committing to Florida State. Oklahoma made a late push, hosting him for an official visit the previous weekend, but Nebraska’s consistent recruiting effort, particularly from defensive backs coach Addison Williams,…

Football in Nebraska no longer waits for September. The state’s brand-new Arena League expansion team, the Nebraska Siege, opened its inaugural regular-season campaign yesterday and wasted no time reminding everyone that a new era of pro football has arrived in the Cornhusker State.  Coming off a jaw-dropping 78-0 preseason blowout, the Siege entered their home opener against the Memphis Hound Dogs as heavy favorites. But as every coach will tell you, preseason and the regular season are two different animals. Memphis arrived in Grand Island loaded with battle-tested talent from junior college all the way to the NFL, a veteran…

The No. 1-ranked Nebraska softball team delivered a commanding performance in the NCAA Lincoln Super Regional, sweeping No. 15 Oklahoma State 2-0 to advance to the 2026 Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City. The Huskers took Game 1 by an 8-1 score on May 22 and clinched the series with a 9-1 run-rule victory in Game 2 on May 23 at Bowlin Stadium. The sweep improved Nebraska’s season record to 51-6 and extended the program’s record-setting 26-game winning streak—the longest active streak in the country. The Huskers’ run to the WCWS marks their eighth appearance in program history and…

Nebraska football has secured a significant addition to its 2027 recruiting class, landing four-star offensive tackle Timi Aliu from Locust Grove High School in Locust Grove, Georgia. The commitment was announced on Monday, bolstering the Cornhuskers’ efforts to rebuild their offensive line under head coach Matt Rhule and offensive line coach Geep Wade. Aliu chose Nebraska over a strong list of suitors, including power programs like Georgia, Florida, Clemson, Illinois, and Syracuse. Standing at approximately 6-foot-5 and weighing around 300 pounds, the Georgia native brings NFL size and B1G athleticism to the tackle position. Aliu’s commitment didn’t come out of…