Matt Rhule Says He's Praying For Transfer QB Dylan Raiola

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Nebraska Huskers head coach Matt Rhule is asking for prayers on Wednesday evening.

The third-year Nebraska Huskers head coach broke his silence on Dylan Raiola's decision to transfer. Raiola, a former five-star quarterback, is entering the NCAA's transfer portal after two seasons. It's unclear where he'll end up, though he won't be playing in Lincoln next season.

ESPN broke the news on Raiola's transfer.

"The former five-star recruit will officially enter the portal when it opens on Jan. 2 and has two more seasons of eligibility. Raiola is seeking a program where he can thrive and best harness his potential while developing for the next steps of his career, sources told Thamel," Pete Thamel reported.

Nebraska's head coach broke his silence on Raiola's transfer on Wednesday evening. In doing so, he asked for prayers for the five-star quarterback.

"If he needs a fresh start I’m going to pray that he finds the right place and that he has so much success. With that being said, there’s a lot of great QBs out there and a lot of guys want to play at Nebraska," he said.

Matt Rhule on Dylan Raiola's transfer on the Huskers Radio Network:

"If he needs a fresh start I’m going to pray that he finds the right place and that he has so much success. With that being said, there’s a lot of great QBs out there and a lot of guys want to play at Nebraska.”

— Luke Mullin (@LjsLuke) December 18, 2025

Where will Dylan Raiola transfer?

It's unclear at this time where Raiola where transfer to, though a prediction has been made.

"Raiola was a five-star recruit for Matt Rhule, but after two up-and-down seasons, is looking to move on. He has passed for 4,819 yards and 31 touchdowns against 17 interceptions. Raiola showed improvement in 2025, throwing for 18 scores and six picks, but his season was shut down early due to injury," Sports Illustrated wrote.

"Raiola has been tied to Louisville early in the process, as the Cardinals look to replace Miller Moss. Miami is another school frequently mentioned in conjunction with Raiola, as the Hurricanes look to replace Carson Beck, likely with a portal addition."

This story was originally published by The Spun on Dec 18, 2025, where it first appeared in the College Football section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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