Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola suffered a broken right fibula, which will sideline him for the rest of the season. The injury occurred in the third quarter during a loss to USC on Saturday. Raiola was injured while being sacked and subsequently fumbled the ball in a close game that ended 21-17.
Injury Details and Impact
Immediately after the injury, coach Matt Rhule revealed that Raiola expressed a desire to return. However, the sophomore’s inability to run safely led Rhule to sideline him for the remainder of the contest.
Performance Before Injury
- Raiola completed 10 of 15 passes.
- He recorded 91 passing yards and one touchdown.
Replacement Quarterback
Following Raiola’s injury, true freshman TJ Lateef stepped in as the quarterback. Lateef completed 5 of 7 passes for 7 yards and ran for 18 yards on six attempts.
Season Statistics
This season, Raiola showcased impressive skills, achieving:
- 72.4% completion rate
- Over 2,000 passing yards
- 18 touchdowns
- Six interceptions
Team Performance and Future Games
The Nebraska Cornhuskers currently hold a record of 6-3, with a 3-3 standing in the Big Ten Conference. The team has now lost 29 consecutive games to ranked opponents, a streak that dates back to 2016.
Nebraska will travel to face UCLA next Saturday, marking a challenging road game for the squad.
