2026 QB Tanner Vibabul flips from Nebraska to James Madison

Las Vegas three-star recruit changes commitment in late twist

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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2026 Las Vegas (Nev.) three-star quarterback Tanner Vibabul has flipped his commitment from Nebraska to James Madison, in a surprising late twist. Vibabul had committed to the Huskers only weeks prior, following an official visit, but has now decided to join the new coaching staff at James Madison.

Why it matters

Vibabul's late decommitment leaves Nebraska without a 2026 quarterback in their recruiting class, straining the depth in their quarterback room. The Huskers had hoped Vibabul would round out a room that will now carry four members into the 2026 season.

The details

As a senior, Vibabul threw for 2,245 yards and 32 touchdowns to eleven interceptions, to go with 1,132 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground. He completed 58.1% of his pass attempts and averaged 14.7 yards per carry. Across his high school career, he threw for 65 touchdowns, ran for 24 more and cleared 100+ rushing yards in ten games. Despite his productive senior season, Vibabul didn't earn much FBS attention, holding offers from only Army, Arkansas State, Air Force and Temple before Nebraska offered and landed his commitment in January.

  • Vibabul committed to Nebraska in January 2026.
  • Vibabul flipped his commitment to James Madison in early February 2026.

The players

Tanner Vibabul

A 2026 three-star quarterback recruit from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dana Holgorsen

The head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team.

Glenn Thomas

The quarterbacks coach for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team.

Billy Napier

The head coach of the James Madison Dukes football team.

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What’s next

With Vibabul's late decommitment, Nebraska will look to fill the void in their 2026 recruiting class before National Signing Day.

The takeaway

Vibabul's flip from Nebraska to James Madison highlights the unpredictable nature of college football recruiting, as a late push from the new Dukes coaching staff was able to sway the three-star quarterback away from his previous commitment to the Huskers.