The game appeared to move fast late for Raiola against Illinois. It needs to be said that the freshman QB clearly rates as the best offensive weapon for Nebraska. But during a second half in which the Huskers never trailed, even against a stacked box, they must run the ball better.

After losing a matchup between ranked teams, Nebraska football has exited both top 25 polls.

Dylan Raiola got his reality check against Illinois. The highest-rated recruit in Nebraska program history had been lavished with praise for his performances in his first three games as a collegian.

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola met with the media following the Huskers 31-24 loss to Illinois on Friday nig

Nebraska five-star freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola experienced his first college setback Friday night as the 22nd-ranked Cornhuskers lost 31-24 to Illinois in overtime. Raiola completed 24-of-35 passes for 297 yards and three touchdowns,