Former Nebraska Cornhuskers Head Coach Mickey Joseph shakes NCAA with Shocking Message to Current Head Coach Matt Rhule Regarding Dylan Raiola..
In a development that’s sending shockwaves through college football, former Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Mickey Joseph has delivered a bold and unexpected message to current head coach Matt Rhule — and it’s all about rising star quarterback Dylan Raiola.
Joseph, who briefly led the Huskers during the turbulent 2022 season, broke his silence in a surprise statement directed at Rhule during a coaches’ symposium held in Baton Rouge this past weekend. While Joseph has largely stayed out of the national spotlight since leaving the Nebraska program, he didn’t hold back when discussing the current state of Husker football — and specifically, the handling of five-star QB Dylan Raiola.
“You don’t just recruit a name — you build the man behind it,” Joseph said, eyes locked on the camera. “Dylan’s got generational potential, but that kind of talent needs the right leadership. Matt, if you’re listening, don’t waste what we started. He needs more than a playbook — he needs a program that believes in him like we did from day one.”
The statement quickly went viral among NCAA insiders and Husker faithful, many interpreting it as both a challenge and a warning to Rhule amid speculation that Raiola may be feeling the pressure of leading a rebuilding team under intense scrutiny.
Matt Rhule, for his part, has yet to publicly respond, but sources close to the program say he was “surprised” by Joseph’s comments and “plans to address the situation internally.”
Raiola, who committed to Nebraska in a headline-grabbing decision last year, has faced both praise and pressure as the face of the program’s future. With the weight of expectations squarely on his shoulders, Joseph’s remarks may either ignite renewed focus — or further stir the waters in Lincoln.
One thing’s for sure: the drama around Nebraska football just got a lot more intense, and all eyes will be on how Rhule, Raiola, and the rest of the Cornhuskers respond.