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Come home, Amir

Coming out of electric weekend, Nebraska leads for several weekend visitors​

by: Steve Wiltfong

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule during the Huskers' game against No. 23 USC in Lincoln, Neb. (Photo credit: Imagn Images)
Nebraska coach Matt Rhule and the Huskers didn’t get the results they were looking for on the field on Saturday night in a 21-17 loss to No. 23 USC.

But the recruits on campus, particularly in the 2027 class, taking in an electric environment feel like the Huskers are close to winning big games like this one and competing for championships.

Rhule and his staff feel like the prospects they had in the stands are the guys that can restore glory in Lincoln.

Rivals has the latest.

“The environment was off the charts last night,” Nebraska quarterback commit Trae Taylor said. The Rivals Industry tabs him as the nation’s No. 3 quarterback in the 2027 class. “Again have been to some big games around the country and the Nebraska fan base and student body Is special. Last night was one of the most electric I’ve been at for a game.”

Taylor is the jewel of a 2027 class Rivals already ranks No. 5 nationally.

“My favorite thing about Nebraska are the people in that building and the community that supports Husker football. (The year) 2027 is a long way from now and the support I get from fans, players and coaches is just amazing. Nebraska with me is simple I’m all N. I have shut down my recruitment, Coach Rhule is locked in until I’m gone, it’s all about Nebraska for me. Me getting myself physically ready and me helping with recruiting.”

Uncommitted players on campus were buzzing about the Huskers. That begins with five-star tight end Ahmad Hudson.

“Just how they have a family feeling,” Hudson said. “Being at Nebraska feels like I’m in Ruston, Louisiana. They are one of my top schools and they are at the very top.”

Hudson elaborated on why Nebraska is at the very top.

“Just communication,” he said. Hudson also spoke with colleague Sam Spiegelman. “I’m heavy on that. The team that they are currently building from commits to players already on the team. Shows they are heading in the right direction.”

The Huskers are a front-runner for four-star receiver Tay Ellis.

“Nebraska definitely made a strong impression on me,” Ellis said. “My favorite things are the atmosphere, the fanbase, and how real the coaches are. The energy in that stadium is something you can’t really describe until you experience it is different. As far as where they stand, Nebraska is definitely a high number one on my list. From the staff to Coach Shorts, Keith (Williams), Coach Rhule and Coach Holgorsen are all showing me a lot of love, and I can see myself fitting in with what they’re building out there.”

Beyond leading for Hudson and Ellis, it looks like Nebraska is in pole position for Rivals300 tight end Cooper Terwilliger.

Nebraska had some terrific offensive linemen on campus.

“My favorite things about the game last night was getting to meet Coach Donnie’s family after the game last night,” Rivals300 recruit Jake Hildebrand said. “It was so much fun getting to know them and getting to see how happy Coach Donny’s was after the game and got to see his family. Another great thing was the fans they were so into the game and were all standing the whole game never giving up on there team which was special.

“They are high on my list.”

Rivals300 cornerback Jerry Outhouse was one of the elite players on campus.

“Nebraska was great,” Outhouse said. “My favorite thing was the fans. They were yelling my name when I walked by them on the field. ‘Welcome home Jerry, your home Jerry,’ that was pretty cool and a first. The weather was good. I like how all the players had each others back. Nebraska moved up in my recruiting process and I will be back to Lincoln.”

Stay tuned to Rivals as more reaction comes in.

I would think with the 27 class being so good that the 26 would feed off of that?..

Havoc34 said:

My personal feeling is the team needs to end the season on a high note or I think boosters will be tighter with their money until they see real improvement.

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That is the fucking dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. There is progress. We’re gonna gimp the program while our peer programs drop an extra $10-$20mm on their roster then us? Wtf are we talking about rn.

Sounds like a progrum will be legit in 3 years. Fuckkkk

Cookiemonster said:

Sounds like a progrum will be legit in 3 years. Fuckkkk

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Time to go Texas Tech in the portal!

With the way this 2027 class may be shaping up, we just need a pandemic that cancels the 2026 season and we'll be in great shape!

jaihawk said:

With the way this 2027 class may be shaping up, we just need a pandemic that cancels the 2026 season and we'll be in great shape!

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I gotta imagine our plan will be to go heavy in the portal for ‘26 to help bridge the small crootin class.