This one hurts, Husker Nation.

On Saturday night, Nebraska didn’t just lose a game — they lost their quarterback and emotional engine. Dylan Raiola is out for the season with a broken fibula. Before leaving the game, Raiola had this team up 14–6 and was pushing for another statement win.

Matt Rhule revealed after the game that Raiola tried to go back in — helmet on, begging for a chance to finish the fight — but Rhule wouldn’t risk further injury:

"I love you too much to put you back out there like this." — Matt Rhule

Raiola finishes the year throwing for 2,000 yards, 18 touchdowns, and just six interceptions, establishing himself as the future of Nebraska football.

Now, it’s NEXT MAN UP as true freshman TJ Lateef takes over.

In this episode:

• What Raiola’s injury means for the offense moving forward
• Why Lateef’s legs can be a weapon — but why Nebraska MUST find ways to throw
• How the Huskers emotionally reset before UCLA under the lights
• Updated expectations for the rest of the season

We also look around campus:

• Nebraska men’s hoops — Rienk Mast drops 31 vs. BYU, and the Huskers cruise in exhibitions
• Nebraska women’s hoops — opened the season with a dominant WIN tonight (nice! )

It’s a heavy moment, but this team has fought through adversity all year.

Husker Nation — stick with us. This season is not over.

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It’s a blackout in Memorial Stadium and the world expects USC to walk in and beat Nebraska.

Not on OUR watch.

In this Husker Gameday Preview, Bryan Colbert Jr. breaks down BC’s Three Keys to Victory that Nebraska MUST execute to upset USC:

1. FEED EMMETT JOHNSON — 25+ Touches USC got gashed on the ground vs Notre Dame, and Nebraska has the back to exploit it. Emmett Johnson is the tone setter — when he touches the ball, the entire offense takes shape.
2. PROTECT DYLAN RAIOLA — Quick Game > Hero Ball The offensive line has struggled. This week isn’t about deep shots — it’s about rhythm, tempo & the ball coming out FAST.
3. MAKE THIS ONE COUNT Contract extension for Coach Rhule. National spotlight. Memorial Stadium blacked out. Underdogs at home.
   This is a “shock the world”

If Nebraska leans into its identity — physicality, discipline, and toughness — the Huskers can walk out with the upset.

Subscribe. Believe. Go Big Red.

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