Breaking News: 5-Star QB Stuns College Football World by Rejecting $88.10 Million, Flips From Texas to Nebraska Over Alabama and Ohio State
In one of the most shocking moves of the college football recruiting season, 5-star quarterback phenom Jaxon Mitchell has stunned fans, analysts, and powerhouse programs alike by decommitting from the Texas Longhorns — and flipping his commitment to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Even more jaw-dropping: Mitchell reportedly turned down an $88.10 million NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) package that was on the table from a combination of Texas-based collectives.
Sources close to the recruitment say that Mitchell was heavily courted by traditional juggernauts Alabama and Ohio State, both of which had positioned themselves as frontrunners once word of his wavering commitment to Texas leaked earlier this week. But in a move that has blindsided insiders and fans alike, Mitchell announced via a late-night Instagram Live that he’s heading to Lincoln.
“I don’t care about the money,” Mitchell said during the livestream. “I want to build a legacy. I want to be the reason Nebraska is feared again.”
The 6’4″, 215-pound quarterback out of Southern California has been ranked as the No. 1 dual-threat QB in the 2025 class by multiple recruiting outlets. He’s drawn comparisons to a young Patrick Mahomes, combining elite arm strength with off-the-charts athleticism.
Mitchell’s decision has sent shockwaves through the recruiting world. Texas fans were left speechless. Alabama insiders are scrambling for answers. And Ohio State’s fanbase is collectively in disbelief that they were passed over. Meanwhile, Nebraska fans are celebrating what could be the most impactful commitment since the Tom Osborne era.
With head coach Matt Rhule steadily rebuilding the Cornhuskers into a modern football powerhouse, Mitchell’s commitment could be the spark that lights a fire under a program desperate for a return to national relevance.
This isn’t just a commitment flip — it’s a seismic shift in college football’s balance of power.
