Recruiting Blitz: Nebraska gaining ground with recruits after hard-fought win

Nebraska’s resilience impressed top targets in attendance who saw the Huskers fight back against Michigan State, then pull away in the fourth quarter.

Nebraska comes out of the weekend better positioned for 2026 Virginia WR commit Josiah Teasley, who the Huskers are working to flip away from the Cavaliers. Nebraska also had two top regional targets in 2027 four-star TE Cooper Terwilliger and 2027 four-star OL Kyler Kuhn in town. Verghese touches on the latest with both. The Huskers made a strong first impression on four-star EDGE Frederick Ards and fast-rising TE Tommy Douglas. In the 2028 cycle, the Huskers had the top two safeties in the country in Giovanni Tuggle and Casey Barner in town. The play of Nebraska’s secondary, particularly Ceyair Wright and DeShon Singleton and defensive backs coach Addison Williams has Nebraska well-positioned early on with both.

Recruits react to Nebraska’s 38-27 win over Michigan State

2027 Pierre (S.D) T.F. Riggs four-star tight end Cooper Terwilliger enjoyed his return to Lincoln. Saturday served as an opportunity to reconnect with Matt Rhule and tight ends coach Marcus Satterfield. Terwillger has been recruited by the Huskers since 2023 and has been following the program even longer. He knows first hand how different that game could have gone. The Huskers aim to beat out Michigan, Iowa and Iowa State for the No. 10 tight end nationally.

“It was great to get back to Lincoln to reconnect with the coaches,” he said. “It was good to watch Nebraska fight for a win.”

2027 Loganville (Ga.) Grayson four-star offensive lineman Jordan Agbanoma was a priority target on campus who had Director of Player Personnel Keith Williams escorting him around the stadium. The Huskers are high on the mauling interior prospect who has put up dominant junior tape thus far.

2027 Papillion-La Vista interior offensive lineman Bryce Vigness is on Nebraska’s radar after a strong camp performance in June. The Huskers are monitoring the in-state lineman closely and he enjoyed his time back around the staff.

“Insane atmosphere with a great comeback and battle, team continued to fight the whole way,” he said. “Incredible experience with a lot of tradition and got to talk with Coach Raiola and meet some of the guys in the locker room.”