Nebraska football news: Another 2027 QB to know, GM salary, more

When it comes to the 2027 recruiting class, Trae Taylor has been the top priority for Nebraska football as far as the quarterback position is concerned.

Taylor isn’t ranked according to the 247 Sports composite rankings right now, but he’s a blue-chip quarterback, according to Rivals. He also has an impressive list of suitors that includes Michigan, Nebraska, Illinois, LSU, and Texas A&M.

Taylor has said he wants to make a decision this summer. He’s got a scheduled spring visit to Nebraska, as well as one to Michigan. Certainly, he’ll visit others too.

However, it seems as though Nebraska football isn’t putting all its eggs in Taylor’s basket. Nebraska has offered seven quarterbacks in the 2027 class, but they have been in consistent contact with Taylor at this point, at least until recently.

Keegan Croucher, a 6-foot-3, 185-pound quarterback out of Connecticut who is ranked 79th overall in the 2027 class, according to the 247 Sports composite rankings, has also been hearing from Nebraska. He told Bryan Munson of Husker Online that he’s been communicating with Huskers’ QB coach Glenn Thomas.

Croucher said he doesn’t have an offer from Nebraska yet, but he’s visiting on March 29th, which could lead to an offer. Croucher has visited Michigan three times. The Wolverines are the leader according to the On3 recruiting prediction machine, but this recruitment is wide open.

Nebraska football GM Salary revealed

Huskers have been wondering how much the program paid to hire Pat Stewart to be the general manager. On Friday, Sean Callahan of Husker Online reported that Nebraska would pay Stewart $800K.

The price tag might seem high, but that’s the going rate. It was a great hire, and Stewart will be a game-changing addition to the recruiting/personnel department.

It’s all about keeping up with the Joneses.

Former Husker now an assistant coach

Brett Maher, who was once the Big Ten Kicker of the Year for Nebraska football, helped out the kickers last season, and in 2025, he’ll do it as part of the coaching staff.

Maher is listed as a special teams assistant to the new coordinator, Mike Ekeler. He’ll work with placekickers, which is another great hire. Maher helped improve the kicking game last season, and I love the approach of leaving no stone unturned.

Nebraska’s special teams will be much better in 2025; that’s a prediction that doesn’t even feel that bold. Keeping Maher around only adds to that confidence.

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