The college football recruiting season is heating up, and Nebraska’s top targets are making moves that could shape the future of Husker football. With official visits in full swing across the country, several of Nebraska’s top prospects took trips to rival programs over the weekend of June 6. For Husker Nation, the big question is: where does Nebraska stand now?
A Pivotal Weekend in College Football Recruiting
June is the month when official visits start happening in rapid succession, and this past weekend was a major turning point for many of Nebraska’s recruiting targets. With the NCAA’s recruiting calendar allowing prospects to take official visits to different programs, several names on Nebraska’s radar spent time at other schools. That means Matt Rhule and his staff are now in full evaluation and strategy mode—both assessing the damage and planning the next moves.
Notable Husker Targets Who Visited Elsewhere
One of the biggest storylines of the weekend involved several high-profile 4-star and 3-star recruits exploring their options. For example:
Christian Jones (LB, Omaha Westside) – The in-state linebacker has been high on Nebraska’s board, but he visited Notre Dame, a program with a rich defensive tradition. While he still speaks highly of Nebraska, Notre Dame made a strong impression.
Isaiah McMorris (WR, Bellevue West) – McMorris visited USC, where Lincoln Riley’s offensive prowess is a major selling point. The question now is whether Nebraska’s new-look offense under Rhule can keep pace with the Trojans’ high-octane appeal.
Caden VerMaas (ATH, Millard North) – A versatile athlete who’s being recruited for multiple positions, VerMaas reportedly enjoyed his visit to Kansas State, a program known for maximizing athletic versatility.
These visits aren’t necessarily a sign Nebraska is losing ground—but they do reflect just how competitive the recruiting landscape is. Every top recruit is being courted aggressively by multiple programs, and each visit gives them something new to think about.
How Nebraska is Responding
Matt Rhule and his coaching staff are known for being proactive and relentless on the recruiting trail. Nebraska hosted its own set of official visitors recently and has another big recruiting weekend coming up. The goal is to create a compelling vision for the future of Husker football—one that resonates with both in-state and national recruits.
According to insiders, Nebraska is confident in its ability to close on many of these prospects. The staff has built strong relationships, especially with in-state talent, and they’re leveraging that familiarity to keep Nebraska front and center in these young athletes’ minds.
Why Husker Fans Shouldn’t Panic
Recruiting is a marathon, not a sprint. Official visits to other schools are part of the process, and in many cases, they help solidify a player’s eventual decision—sometimes even in favor of Nebraska.
In addition, many recruits schedule Nebraska as one of their last visits, which gives the Huskers a crucial chance to make a lasting final impression. That strategy has worked in the past and could play a key role again this year.
The Road Ahead
As the summer continues, Nebraska will host its own massive recruiting weekends, where the staff hopes to lock in verbal commitments. Expect a few fireworks as the coaching staff turns up the pressure, emphasizing player development, NIL opportunities, fan support, and the chance to be part of a rebuild in Lincoln.
Stay tuned. The Husker recruiting story is just getting started—and it’s one fans will want to follow closely all the way to National Signing Day.
