The first-year signal caller for Nebraska Dylan Raiola claimed his first accolade of his young career, earning the Big Ten's weekly freshman award. Raiola had a strong performance in his season-opening win over UTEP.
Aug 31, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola throws to wide receiver Isaiah Neyor against the UTEP Miners during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. / Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
The last Nebraska freshman to earn the weekly honor was Malcolm Hartzog in October of 2022. Hartzog earned an interception in the victory over UTEP on Saturday. Raiola is the first Husker offensive player since Wan'Dale Robinson in 2019 to earn the award.for his debut performance from Husker fans and social media alike - including a shoutout from Kansas City Chiefs star and Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes. Nebraska fans poured on the support on social media through the weekend.
The challenge becomes tougher on Saturday night, as Nebraska welcomes Colorado to Memorial Stadium in a quarterback duel between Raiola and Shedeur Sanders.MORE: Carriker Chronicles: Deion Sanders vs. Matt Rhule, College Football Culture WarAustin Jacobsen is a radio broadcaster and former Sports Director in Central Nebraska.
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