True freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola delivered a game for the ages, leading the Nebraska Cornhuskers to a jaw-dropping upset over a Top 5 opponent in a packed Memorial Stadium. Under the bright lights, Raiola showed poise beyond his years, throwing for 289 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for another in an electric performance that immediately put the college football world on notice. With Nebraska trailing by 10 entering the fourth quarter, Raiola orchestrated two flawless drives, capped by a 32-yard laser to Malachi Coleman in the back corner of the end zone to seize the lead. Fans stormed the field at the final whistle, creating a sea of red and white as chants of “Big Red!” shook the stadium foundation. “We believed all week we could do this,” Raiola said after the game, barely heard over the roaring crowd. His calm demeanor, quick release, and fearless play against a vaunted defense marked a new era for Nebraska football. Analysts immediately hailed Raiola as the program’s future and a potential freshman All-American. On a night few in Lincoln will ever forget, Dylan Raiola officially introduced himself to the world — and he did it in the grandest fashion possible.
