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Yahoo
30-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Nebraska gets recruiting win over Ole Miss with 2026 prospect
The post Nebraska gets recruiting win over Ole Miss with 2026 prospect appeared first on ClutchPoints. Nebraska football claimed a rare win over a Southeastern Conference foe Monday. More so on the college football recruiting trail. The Cornhuskers beat out Ole Miss for a talented 2026 lineman. Advertisement The Big Ten university nabbed 6-foot-5, 310-pound lineman Hayden Ainsworth. Hayes Fawcett of On3 confirmed the Biloxi, Mississippi native was courted by Lane Kiffin and the Rebels. North Carolina State missed the cut as well. 'God is truly great! GBR I'm home 1000%!!!' Ainsworth shared in announcing his verbal commitment to Nebraska. Head coach Matt Rhule and his coaching staff secure a massive recruiting win here. It's rare Nebraska dips into Southeastern Conference territory to grab recruits. Past Nebraska teams prioritize the Midwest region. Rhule's 2025 recruiting class even featured no one hailing from Mississippi. He only landed prospects from Florida (wide receiver Cortez Mills), plus two talents from Missouri and one from Kentucky down in SEC country. But Rhule and the 'Huskers gain a huge tackle to build around moving forward. This commitment also makes up for Nebraska losing four players to the transfer portal one month ago. How Nebraska looks recruiting wise compared to Ole Miss, others Dylan Widger-Imagn Images Many 'Go Big Red' fans have risen the expectations of Nebraska now. Rhule enters a pivotal season three in Lincoln. Advertisement The Cornhuskers haven't scaled past seven victories since the 2016 season under former head coach Mike Riley. Rhule did end Nebraska's lengthy bowl drought during 2024. Expectations are higher than ever under Rhule. Cornhusker fans expect Rhule and his team to compete again for a bowl bid, while raising the victory totals higher. And it all starts with who Nebraska pursues in recruiting and in the college football transfer portal. Dylan Raiola making a return fuels the hype for 2025. Nebraska fielded a top 20 recruiting class for 2025 — the highest under Rhule. The Cornhuskers sit at 64th right now for the 2026 rankings — though. Ole Miss is higher at No. 49. Nebraska's 2026 class even sits dead last among Big Ten teams per 247Sports. Nebraska is predicted to go 7-5 for this coming season. But now the Ainsworth commitment should fuel more optimism for 'GBR.' Related: Penn State football beats out ACC trio for 4-star LB Related: LaNorris Sellers' father opens up about $8 million NIL offers
USA Today
21-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
A look at Nebraska's class of 2026 after the addition of top tight end Luke Sorensen
The Nebraska Cornhuskers' class of 2026 landed its sixth commitment on Friday evening. Tight end Luke Sorensen is the latest addition to the Husker football program. Sorensen is one of two four-star prospects in the 2026 class, along with offensive lineman Hayden Ainsworth of Biloxi, MS. The four remaining prospects are all ranked as three-star commits. The Huskers lost one of their four-star recruits earlier this week when Florida prep corner CJ Bronaugh decommitted. He would switch his commitment to the Florida Gators later in the week, in a move that was described as a desire to remain closer to home. The class has only one defensive commit with in-state linebacker Jace Reynolds. Offensively, the most notable name in the class is quarterback Dayton Raiola, the younger brother of Nebraska starting quarterback Dylan Raiola. The class of 2026 still has a long way to go before it is finished. It currently ranks 71st in the nation and 18th in the Big Ten, according to the latest analysis from On3. Scroll below for a detailed look at the six commitments that make up the class of 2026. Luke Sorensen - Tight End High School: Servite High School City: Anaheim, CA Height/Weight: 6-4/245 Star: **** Find Cornhuskers Wire news on this player here Dveyoun Bonwell-Witte - Wide Receiver High School: Washington High School City: Sioux Falls, SD Height/Weight: 6-2/190 Star Rating: *** Find Cornhuskers Wire news on this player here Hayden Ainsworth - Offensive Tackle High School: Biloxi High School City: Biloxi, MS Height/Weight: 6-5/285 Star Rating: **** Find Cornhuskers Wire news on this player here Jase Reynolds - Linebacker High School: Elkhorn North City: Elkhorn, NE Height/Weight: 6-2/200 Star Rating: *** Find Cornhuskers Wire news on this player here Dayton Raiola - Quarterback High School: Buford High School City: Buford, GA Height/Weight: 6-1/225 Star Rating: *** Find Cornhuskers Wire news on this player here Rex Waterman - Offensive Tackle High School: Hamilton High School City: Chandler, AZ Height/Weight: 6-5/295 Star Rating: *** Find Cornhuskers Wire news on this player here Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
USA Today
13-06-2025
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- USA Today
Nebraska offensive line recruit has closed his recruitment
Nebraska offensive line recruit has closed his recruitment A Nebraska offensive line recruit has announced that he has closed his recruitment. Interior offensive lineman Hayden Ainsworth will announce his commitment on June 20. He recently received a prediction for the Cornhuskers from Bryan Munson of On3. Ainsworth is a three-star recruit. He is currently the 25th overall player in his class from the state of Mississippi, according to the On3 Rankings. Ole Miss is in his Top Ten. Alabama, North Carolina State, North Carolina, Oklahoma, UNLV, Florida State, Baylor, and Liberty are also under consideration. Nebraska is looking to make additions to the class of 2026. They currently hold only four commits to a group that currently ranks 57th in the nation and 18th in the Big Ten Conference, according to On3. Ainsworth had been scheduled to visit Liberty on June 13 and North Carolina on June 17 before ending his recruitment. He will officially make his announcement on Monday at 10:30 a.m. CT. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
USA Today
09-06-2025
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- USA Today
Interior offensive lineman predicted to commit to Nebraska
AI-assisted summary Three-star recruit Hayden Ainsworth is predicted to commit to Nebraska's 2026 recruiting class. Ainsworth, ranked 25th in Mississippi, is also considering several other schools, including Ole Miss, Alabama, and Oklahoma. Nebraska's 2026 class currently ranks 57th nationally and 18th in the Big Ten. Ainsworth has upcoming visits scheduled with Florida State, Liberty, and North Carolina. A Nebraska offensive line recruit has been predicted to commit to the Cornhuskers. Interior offensive lineman Hayden Ainsworth received a prediction from Bryan Munson of On3. Ainsworth is a three-star recruit. He is currently the 25th overall player in his class from the state of Mississippi, according to the On3 Rankings. Ole Miss is in his Top Ten. Alabama, North Carolina State, North Carolina, Oklahoma, UNLV, Florida State, Baylor, and Liberty are also under consideration. Nebraska is looking to make additions to the class of 2026. They currently hold only four commits to a group that currently ranks 57th in the nation and 18th in the Big Ten Conference, according to On3. Ainsworth has a busy couple of weeks ahead. He will visit Florida State on Monday, followed by Liberty on June 13, and North Carolina on June 17. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle Contact/Follow us@CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
USA Today
04-04-2025
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- USA Today
Huskers make top ten for towering 2027 tackle
Huskers make top ten for towering 2027 tackle Nebraska football made the top ten for class of 2027 four-star offensive tackle Hayden Ainsworth. He made the announcement via social media on Wednesday. Ainsworth is a three-star recruit. He is currently the 16th overall player in his class from the state of Mississippi, according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. As expected, Ole Miss is in his Top Ten. Alabama, North Carolina State, North Carolina, Oklahoma, UNLV, Florida State, Baylor, and Liberty are also in the mix. Nebraska football has no commitments in the 2027 recruiting class. However, they have a bunch of summer visits lined up. Ainsworth has a busy summer visit schedule as well. He is set to visit North Carolina State on May 30, Nebraska on June 6, Liberty on June 13, and Ole Miss on June 20. All of those will be official visits. He would be another solid get for the Huskers. He measures in at six-foot-five, 305 pounds. The competition will be fierce for Nebraska to land him. Getting in the top ten is undoubtedly a step in the right direction.
