Las Vegas QB Tanner Vibabul flips commitment to Sun Belt power

Three-star recruit decommits from Nebraska, signs with James Madison

Feb. 5, 2026 at 10:15pm

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Las Vegas High School quarterback Tanner Vibabul has flipped his college commitment, decommitting from Nebraska and signing instead with James Madison University, the 2025 Sun Belt Conference champion and College Football Playoff qualifier.

Why it matters

Vibabul was a highly sought-after three-star recruit, holding offers from several Division I programs. His decision to sign with James Madison is a coup for the Sun Belt Conference power and a loss for the Big Ten's Nebraska.

The details

Vibabul, who threw for 2,245 yards and 32 touchdowns and rushed for 1,132 yards and 12 touchdowns last season, verbally committed to Nebraska on January 14. However, he changed course and signed with James Madison on February 6 after the Sun Belt program offered him a scholarship on February 1.

  • Vibabul verbally committed to Nebraska on January 14.
  • James Madison offered Vibabul a scholarship on February 1.
  • Vibabul signed with James Madison on February 6.

The players

Tanner Vibabul

A three-star quarterback from Las Vegas High School who was a second-team All-Southern Nevada selection last season.

James Madison University

The 2025 Sun Belt Conference champion and College Football Playoff qualifier.

Nebraska

A Big Ten Conference program that Vibabul had originally committed to before flipping to James Madison.

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What’s next

Vibabul will join James Madison's program and compete for the starting quarterback job as they look to defend their Sun Belt title and make another run at the College Football Playoff.

The takeaway

Vibabul's decision to flip his commitment from Nebraska to James Madison is a significant win for the Sun Belt Conference program and a loss for the Big Ten. It highlights the growing strength of non-Power 5 programs in recruiting top talent.