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Freshman QB TJ Lateef Impresses in Debut, Ranks 44th
11/14/2025
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- ESPN ranks Nebraska freshman quarterback TJ Lateef 44th among Power 4 quarterbacks after his first start against UCLA, where he completed 13 of 15 passes for 205 yards and three touchdowns.
- Lateef stepped in for injured starter Dylan Raiola, who was previously ranked 25th.
- ESPN cited Raiola's strong completion rate but criticized his slow release and sacks.
- Coaches praised Lateef, and Nebraska faces upcoming games against Penn State and Iowa.
