Regardless of how it went down, Taylor's commitment is another significant recruiting win for Nebraska coach Matt Rhule and his staff. The Huskers signed five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola in 2024, TJ Lateef -- the No. 27 quarterback in his class -- in 2025 and currently hold a commitment from Dayton Raiola, Dylan's younger brother, for 2026.

On Thursday, class of 2027 Carmel Catholic (Illinois) four-star quarterback Trae Taylor announced his commitment to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. But it was the act

New Nebraska football commit Trae Taylor apologized for stirring up Illinois fans with a last-second pump fake during his commitment ceremony.