Three Transfers to Watch as Nebraska Gears Up for Spring Football

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TJ Birkel
March 12, 2025

Nebraska football had the 11th ranked transfer class nationally for 2025, according to 247 Sports, and the 13th ranked class according to Rivals. After losing nearly 40 players to graduation and the transfer portal, it was critical that the Huskers restock the roster with a strong combination of high school recruits and transfers of their own. 

We recently discussed Nebraska’s transfer class with Husker247’s Brian Christopherson on the Common Fan Podcast. Brian provided insight on a wide range of topics, especially when it comes to Nebraska’s roster for the 2025 season. Last week we looked at four true freshmen who could see the field for Nebraska football in 2025; today we’ll take a look at three transfers to watch as spring ball approaches. 

Rocco Spindler

The Huskers made a huge splash in landing Spindler, who transferred from Notre Dame after being a major contributor for the Irish in their run to the national championship game. He started the majority of games during the 2023 and 2024 seasons in South Bend, including all four playoff games this past season. 

As Brian told us: “I thought the (late) addition of Rocco Spindler from Notre Dame was huge. And I know we were really locked in around here on the tackle spot in particular and…obviously they got the big kid from Alabama too (offensive tackle Elijah Pritchett). But I think Rocco on the interior allows you flexibility.” 

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