Portal QBs

Hilltop said:
I don't think it's that simple. I'm not sure half the teams even know what they will spend yet. Too many variables.
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I've searched high and low for definitive info on NIL as well as individual compensation. You here Ohio St spent $20-21 million last year, TT $25-28 million this year and raised $49 million in a year. But specific info is hard to find. Can find a few individuals, but no master list. Wouldn't change anything, but I would like to see it. Just to see if the money is close to the rumors. If anyone has a list or site, feel free to post!
 
Decent article on Nebraska and the QB search. Talks about a running QB, so I am biased. Did bring up some good points about toughness (lack of) and identity on offense (none). Does bring up a list of guys to look at.

"This is largely because Nebraska doesn’t know who they want to be. Rhule bringing in Jeff Sims in year one indicated his desire to run an offense through a mobile quarterback. A combination of things threw a wrench into this desired style offense: Sims was a turnover machine who shrank when the lights turned on, his tough-as-nails backup could ONLY run, a generational five-star pocket passing legacy wanted to be a Husker (you can’t say no to that), and the hiring of Holgorsen in an effort to complement said pocket passer.

To label the Dylan Raiola era a “failure” is a bit of a stretch. Back-to-back bowl games are an oasis in what had been a desert in Lincoln. In 2025, Nebraska blew out cupcakes and won close games they more than likely would have lost pre-Dylan. (Mike Ekeler’s special teams had a lot to do with those wins.) But you can’t help but feel Nebraska’s offense has been largely listless and wandering in the wilderness due to not knowing who they want to be. What do we do well?"

https://www.si.com/college/nebraska...e-search-for-the-next-husker-quarterback-2025
 
lo country said:
Decent article on Nebraska and the QB search. Talks about a running QB, so I am biased. Did bring up some good points about toughness (lack of) and identity on offense (none). Does bring up a list of guys to look at.

"This is largely because Nebraska doesn’t know who they want to be. Rhule bringing in Jeff Sims in year one indicated his desire to run an offense through a mobile quarterback. A combination of things threw a wrench into this desired style offense: Sims was a turnover machine who shrank when the lights turned on, his tough-as-nails backup could ONLY run, a generational five-star pocket passing legacy wanted to be a Husker (you can’t say no to that), and the hiring of Holgorsen in an effort to complement said pocket passer.

To label the Dylan Raiola era a “failure” is a bit of a stretch. Back-to-back bowl games are an oasis in what had been a desert in Lincoln. In 2025, Nebraska blew out cupcakes and won close games they more than likely would have lost pre-Dylan. (Mike Ekeler’s special teams had a lot to do with those wins.) But you can’t help but feel Nebraska’s offense has been largely listless and wandering in the wilderness due to not knowing who they want to be. What do we do well?"

https://www.si.com/college/nebraska...e-search-for-the-next-husker-quarterback-2025
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Thanks for sharing. Nebraska needs a reliable QB that can run and pass the ball with reliability. Some may not realize this, but Nebraska was less competitive in conference play in year 3 of Rhule than year 1 or 2 if you look at point differential vs BIG opponents. Thus they need help all around and not just at QB.
 
VedderHusker said:
Among these 27 teams is it reasonable to believe we rank around 8-10 in terms of NIL we’re willing to spend?
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There is no way for us to know. I think we are in a good spot with NIL, but you have to ask the important questions and think it through.....

What is the benefit of out biding for one position?
What is the benefit of spreading most of the NIL to 5-7 immediate impact players on the OL and DL and linebackers?
Does NU have a recent history of success, including sending players to the NFL in the first 3 rounds?
Do players come here for NU or for the money?
Why would NIL pay happily for "one and done" players with a 6-6/5-7/7-5 result?

Bottom line: What is the ROI (return of interest).

If we are going to embrace Big Ten football for once (since we joined the conference) we have to let go of the Nebraska past, and get the best lineman (offense and defense) and linebackers we can afford, year after year. Until it becomes an identity. The QBs and WRs and DBs are easy fish in the sea, and will come if NU becomes big strong tough dominating at the LOS.

It's almost as if Nick Saban at Alabama did and head coaches at Ohio State and Georgia did too. Toss in Michigan, Clemson, Texas, LSU, etc, etc.... as if it is a formula for success or something. Instead of paying under the table, that is (of course).

We need cheap QBs that will compete and be happy to be here. We need linemen on both sides of the ball, and big tough bad-a$$ linebackers. Everything else is gravy.
 
lo country said:
I've searched high and low for definitive info on NIL as well as individual compensation. You here Ohio St spent $20-21 million last year, TT $25-28 million this year and raised $49 million in a year. But specific info is hard to find. Can find a few individuals, but no master list. Wouldn't change anything, but I would like to see it. Just to see if the money is close to the rumors. If anyone has a list or site, feel free to post!
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I wonder how far off the real numbers are...I bet it is crazy
 
RedDenver said:
I know a lot of people are out on Chiles but keep in mind that a lot of this has to do with cost and if he's being brought in to compete with Lateef, not a guaranteed starter. Chiles could be great at the right price as a backup.
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If we bring in Chiles then everyone needs to be fired. He's not good. At all. He was benched by a shitty team last year. We kicked his a$$. And his coach was fired.

We already know that a dual threat QB won't make it through the season, so whoever is behind him needs to be ready to play, and be competent. That's not Chilly fries.
 
admo said:
There is no way for us to know. I think we are in a good spot with NIL, but you have to ask the important questions and think it through.....

What is the benefit of out biding for one position?
What is the benefit of spreading most of the NIL to 5-7 immediate impact players on the OL and DL and linebackers?
Does NU have a recent history of success, including sending players to the NFL in the first 3 rounds?
Do players come here for NU or for the money?
Why would NIL pay happily for "one and done" players with a 6-6/5-7/7-5 result?

Bottom line: What is the ROI (return of interest).

If we are going to embrace Big Ten football for once (since we joined the conference) we have to let go of the Nebraska past, and get the best lineman (offense and defense) and linebackers we can afford, year after year. Until it becomes an identity. The QBs and WRs and DBs are easy fish in the sea, and will come if NU becomes big strong tough dominating at the LOS.

It's almost as if Nick Saban at Alabama did and head coaches at Ohio State and Georgia did too. Toss in Michigan, Clemson, Texas, LSU, etc, etc.... as if it is a formula for success or something. Instead of paying under the table, that is (of course).

We need cheap QBs that will compete and be happy to be here. We need linemen on both sides of the ball, and big tough bad-a$$ linebackers. Everything else is gravy.
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ROI = Return On Investment... and I agree that has to be the number one consideration. What do we get for each dollar spent. I think it has to be a blend of line and skill position to compete at the level we want.
 
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