Gabe Moore #95 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs
In yet another move to bolster their defensive line, the Nebraska football team has added former Mississippi State defensive lineman Gabe Moore from the transfer portal. Moore committed to the Cornhuskers on Thursday after a visit to Lincoln, marking a key addition to a position group that will look significantly different in 2025.
Moore, a native of Mississippi, was a three-star recruit in the Class of 2023. Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 290 pounds, he brings a mix of size and potential to Nebraska’s defense. While he didn’t see any game action during his two seasons at Mississippi State, the young defensive lineman’s promise is clear. Moore redshirted in 2023 and had a difficult start to 2024, posting on social media that health issues would keep him out for the entire season.
Despite the setbacks, Moore’s decision to transfer to Nebraska signals a fresh start and a new opportunity to fulfill the promise he showed coming out of high school. He has the physical tools to be a disruptive force on the defensive line, with pass-rushing and every-down potential as a defensive end.
Moore’s addition is the third defensive lineman to commit to Nebraska from the transfer portal this offseason, joining Williams Nwaneri and Jaylen George. With all three players entering the mix, the Cornhuskers’ defensive front will be significantly revamped heading into the 2025 season. The team’s coaching staff, led by head coach Matt Rhule, is clearly focused on strengthening the defensive line, an area that has struggled at times in recent years.
For Moore, the move to Nebraska represents a clean slate. He now has the chance to showcase his abilities in a new environment and compete for a starting role on a defensive front that is expected to have a different look next season. With his size, potential, and the coaching staff’s emphasis on improving the defensive line, Moore could be a key piece in Nebraska’s plans for 2025 and beyond.
For Nebraska fans, this is another sign that the program is continuing to make strides under Rhule, who has been active in reshaping the roster through both recruiting and the transfer portal. The addition of Moore, alongside Nwaneri and George, gives the Cornhuskers a deeper and more talented defensive line heading into a critical 2025 season. While Moore’s journey in college football has had its ups and downs, he’s now in a position to prove his worth at Nebraska and contribute to the team’s success moving forward.
