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Raiola Out for Season; Nebraska Turns to Backup Lateef

11/3/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Dylan Raiola will miss the remainder of the 2025 season with a broken fibula.
The injury occurred in the third quarter of Nebraska's 21-17 loss to USC after he was sacked and fumbled.
Backup quarterback TJ Lateef will take over for the final three games.
Nebraska is 6-3 and will face UCLA, Penn State, and Iowa.
Raiola posted on Instagram, calling the injury a “small bump in the road.”

History

Historical Context

The Nebraska Cornhuskers, under coach Tom Osborne, won their third national championship in 1995, finishing the season with a perfect 12-0 record. This success followed their previous titles in 1994 and 1997, establishing Nebraska as a powerhouse in college football. Injuries, like that of Dylan Raiola today, have historically challenged teams, influencing playoff outcomes and recruitment strategies.

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Story summary

Dylan Raiola will miss the remainder of the 2025 season with a broken fibula.
The injury occurred in the third quarter of Nebraska's 21-17 loss to USC after he was sacked and fumbled.
Backup quarterback TJ Lateef will take over for the final three games.
Nebraska is 6-3 and will face UCLA, Penn State, and Iowa.
Raiola posted on Instagram, calling the injury a “small bump in the road.”

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