If Dylan Raiola is trying to decide whether to stick with Nebraska or look for greener pastures, Sherrone Moore's firing could change what he's thinking. It could definitely change the market now that Bryce Underwood could enter it.
Underwood is in a similar situation to Raiola in that he has to weigh whether he wants to move on or stick with his team. Sherrone Moore being fired by Michigan earlier this week makes that decision harder. One thing that might make it easier is reports that the freshman quarterback doesn't have a buyout on his big-money NIL deal. That means he won't have to pay the Wolverines anything if he dips out after just one season.
Should Underwood decide to transfer and enter the portal, it would make things that much more interesting for Nebraska and Dylan Raiola. At the moment, there are very few big-name quarterbacks who have announced they're portaling. Raiola could command the market. Underwood's entry could change things.
How a changing quarterback market could impact Dylan Raiola's Nebraska decision-making
It's unlikely that Underwood's decision alone will steer Raiola's decision one way or another. But if the quarterback is weighing all the factors, what the market looks like is a big one.
The silence since rumors that the Nebraska quarterback was considering a departure indicates it's on the table. It's unclear what exactly would be needed for him to stick around.
The portal opens on January 2, and Raiola may take all of this down to the wire. At the moment, some Nebraska insiders believe he'll stick around. Others think he's all but gone. All eyes could be on the Las Vegas Bowl. Should he join the team for that game, it could be a sign. If he's not present a stronger one.