Nebraska football commit Trae Taylor wants to bring the Huskers back

A Nebraska quarterback commit is ready to return the Husker football program to glory. Four-star prospect Trae Taylor spoke with Rivals' Josh Newberg while at Rivals Nashville Elite Camp (subscription required) this past weekend.

The Husker quarterback commit is transferring from Carmel Catholic (IL) to Millard South (NE) for the 2026 season. In 11 games last season, Taylor threw 3,571 yards, 38 touchdowns, and three interceptions. He also ran 77 times for 633 yards and 12 touchdowns.In 2025, Millard South went 12-1 and won a Nebraska Class A State title for the second year in a row. Taylor is expected to take over for starting quarterback Jett Thomalla, who is signed with Alabama.

Taylor told Rivals that he believes in head coach Matt Rhule and his vision for the future of the program.

“I want to bring Nebraska back. Everybody says that, but they always have their different reasons. To bring Nebraska back, you have to win. The biggest thing is the culture. It’s a blue-chip school, everybody knows about it, everybody knows about the ‘90’s, let’s make it relevant in the 2000’s. Coach Rhule has given me a great lead off to that race, I just have to run with it.”

Taylor is one of eight recruits committed to the class of 2027. The class of 2027 is ranked No. 14 in the nation and No. 4 in the Big Ten Conference according to Rivals.