Dylan Raiola recruitment: Fans, media react to 5-star QBs decommit from OSU

Dylan Raiola announced Saturday that he was decommitting from Ohio State after committing to the Buckeyes in May.

The 5-star quarterback was the 247Sports Composite top player in the class of 2024 and the news comes as a surprise to many.

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The Chandler, Arizona, native seemed like he was the future for Ohio State, prepared to carry on a long legacy of great quarterbacks for the Buckeyes. Now, his future is uncertain as he prepares to find his next college team.

Raiola also has offers from Alabama, Arizona, Baylor and Florida State, but there will probably be plenty of teams gunning for the young quarterback. Heading into his senior season, he will have a big decision to think about.

Many are looking to Nebraska, where Raiola’s uncle, Donovan, is an offensive line coach. His decommitment came shortly after his uncle was retained as the OL coach by new head coach Matt Rhule, so many think the star prospect will head to Nebraska. Only time will tell.

Following the news about his decommitment, fans and members of the media took to Twitter to react to the shocking news. Some were surprised, others saw it coming and many Ohio State fans are relieved the news came now rather than a year from now.

Big loss with Dylan Raiola. But I always just want the dudes that want to be there (at Ohio State) so it is what it is. Good luck to him and GO BUCKS!

— Mekka Don (@MekkaDonMusic) December 17, 2022

When you didn't see Dylan Raiola congratulating Jermiah Smith on his commitment the other day that was a dead ass give away.

— JBook. (@JBook_37) December 17, 2022

Nebraska fans waking up to see Dylan Raiola decommit from Ohio State: #Huskers pic.twitter.com/UlxlTMPdgu

— Dan Corey (@DanCorey_) December 17, 2022

Ok look I'm not going to get ahead of myself but all I'm saying is Rhule kept Donovan Raiola on staff and then a week later Dylan Raiola decommitted from Ohio State so obviously let's not get ahead of ourselves but also we got our guy.

— HuskGuys (@HuskGuys) December 17, 2022

The decommitment of Dylan Raiola is unfortunate for Ohio State, but better to happen now than a year from now.

— Tony Gerdeman (@TonyGerdeman) December 17, 2022

The path forward will be interesting for Ohio State with the news of Dylan Raiola's decommitment. A lot of time to figure it out but #Buckeyes will be starting from scratch here. Not a ton of names that would make sense for a quick transition.

— Marc Givler (@MarcGivler) December 17, 2022

Dylan Raiola’s uncle, Donovan, is the offensive line coach at Nebraska, the only coach Matt Rhule retained from the previous staff.

It is fair to use the eye emojis in Lincoln 👀👀 https://t.co/vTlP6th5Cj

— Ben Stevens (@BenScottStevens) December 17, 2022

2024 QB Dylan Raiola decommits from #OhioState….good thing for #Buckeyes have plenty of time to get a sound replacement

— Alex Gleitman (@alexgleitman) December 17, 2022

https://twitter.com/KorsakoffK/status/1604133760223567872?s=20&t=fndlHTjn97WH–09eXAhhA

Good luck to Dylan Raiola, will be great wherever he plays! Hopefully he comes back to Buckeye nation, if not hope you succeed, just not against Ohio State.

— FFBuck 🏆 (@FFbuckCLE) December 17, 2022