BREAKING NEWS: 5-Star Quarterback Shocks College Football by Rejecting $88.10M Deal, Decommitting from Texas to Join Nebraska Over Alabama and Ohio State
In what is being described as one of the most jaw-dropping recruiting twists in college football history, a 5-star quarterback prospect has officially decommitted from the University of Texas, turned down a reported $88.10 million NIL deal, and flipped his commitment to the University of Nebraska, stunning fans, analysts, and powerhouse programs alike.
The elite signal-caller, whose name has dominated recruiting rankings for the past year, was expected to lead the Longhorns into their SEC era as a generational talent. With offers from virtually every major college football powerhouse—including Alabama, Ohio State, Georgia, USC, and Michigan—his verbal commitment to Texas had been viewed as a massive win for head coach Steve Sarkisian.
But everything changed in a shocking 24-hour window.
Reports from top insiders, including ESPN and 247Sports, confirm that the 5-star QB made the stunning reversal following a private visit to Lincoln, Nebraska, where he reportedly met with Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule, several players, boosters, and program alumni. Sources close to the situation say the quarterback was deeply moved by the program’s vision, tradition, and, surprisingly, its “family-first” culture that contrasted sharply with the growing commercialism of modern NIL-driven recruiting.
Despite a nearly nine-figure NIL offer—which would have made him one of the wealthiest players in college football before ever playing a snap—he chose legacy over luxury, citing “faith, fit, and football” as the reasons behind his seismic decision.
“I want to be part of building something real,” the quarterback said in a statement. “Nebraska believed in me—not just as an athlete, but as a person. This is about more than money or hype. This is about purpose.”
His decision sent shockwaves through the recruiting world. Not only did he turn down a life-changing NIL deal, but he also rejected offers from perennial title contenders like Alabama and Ohio State—programs that have routinely produced top-tier quarterbacks and NFL draft picks.
College football insiders are calling it a potential turning point in the NIL era—proof that some elite athletes are still prioritizing development, program culture, and long-term fit over immediate financial gain.
Nebraska fans, meanwhile, are in full celebration mode. After years of struggling to reclaim national relevance, this commitment instantly reinvigorates the program’s hopes of returning to elite status. Social media erupted within minutes of the announcement, with “#Huskers” trending nationwide and Husker Nation declaring it the “recruiting steal of the decade.”
This move also sends a strong message across the college football landscape: Nebraska is back in the game. Coach Matt Rhule, in his second year at the helm, has quietly been building a strong foundation—now he has a generational quarterback to lead it.
As the dust settles, one thing is clear: this was not just a flip—it was a historic, culture-shifting decision that could reshape the future of college football and how top athletes ap
proach their careers.