Insider's bombshell report on Dylan Raiola might make Nebraska fans nervous

However, Washut believes Rhule may have made a key hire this season as a preemptive measure to secure Raiola's long-term commitment to the team.

"If Matt Rhule didn't make a move, the odds of Dylan Raiola not being here next season go up dramatically... they had to do something," he said.

That move was promoting former West Virginia and Houston head coach Dana Holgorsen to offensive coordinator on Monday. Holgorsen was originally brought in at the beginning of the season as an offensive analyst.

Nebraska has lost three straight games since starting the season 5-1 and matching its 2023 win total.

It's considered tampering when a coach or staff makes direct or indirect contact with a Division I player without NCAA authorization, in this case prior to when the December transfer window opens.

Washut did not explicitly accuse any specific coaches or programs of tampering with Raiola, but the freshman has certainly gained increased attention for his talents this year.

The 6-foot-3 19-year-old has tallied 1,921 passing yards and 10 touchdowns in nine games played, giving the Cornhuskers an opportunity to become bowl-eligible for the first time since 2016.