As June wrapped up, Nebraska football closed a productive month on the recruiting trail, landing eight new commits to bring its 2025 total to 11.
On paper, the numbers may not jump off the page—Nebraska currently sits at No. 63 nationally and No. 17 in the Big Ten in recruiting rankings. But context, as always, matters.
Portal Priorities Take Center Stage
One of the biggest storylines of this cycle has been Nebraska’s clear focus on the transfer portal. The staff has made a concerted effort to upgrade the roster immediately with experienced talent, landing key portal additions like Rocco Spindler (Notre Dame), Elijah Pritchett (Alabama), and Dasan McCullough (Oklahoma).