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A journalist revealed an incredible fact about Dylan Raiola that caught the attention of all Nebraska Cornhuskers fans after the quarterback suffered an injury during the Week 10 game against the USC Trojans in NCAA college football. The 20-year-old suffered a fibula fracture and will be out for the entire season. But that doesn't stop the star athlete from helping other players.
Currently ranked 12th in the B1G conference with a 6-3 record, Nebraska is in a tough spot. Their last three games are against B1G opponents, and without Dylan Raiola, Nebraska's offense could struggle, as it did against USC in the third and fourth quarters. While TJ Lateef has shown promise, he's not enough at this point to guarantee a Nebraska victory against these teams.
Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola takes notes while injured
Despite the setback, reporter Mitch Sherman shared news confirmed by Nebraska's Offensive Coordinator (OC) that brought a sigh of relief to Nebraska fans. "Injured quarterback Dylan Raiola was taking notes in meetings Tuesday morning in Nebraska, according to OC Dana Holgorsen. Later, Raiola was at practice, talking between plays with TJ Lateef."
You made waking up with a smile on my face these days look so easy. I'm so proud of you
This speaks to Raiola's commitment. Regarding the surgery, Sherman tweeted: "He's going to New York this week to have surgery on his right leg." Fans expressed their support for Raiola on social media, hoping for a speedy recovery. Even his sister, Taylor Raiola, said: "You made waking up with a smile on my face these days look so easy. I'm so proud of you."
What will happen to Matt Rhule's Cornhuskers without Raiola?
The Huskers are having a strange 6-3 season that could have been much better. They could finish the regular season with a record between 6-6 and 9-3, and will likely end up somewhere in between. Finishing at the higher end of that range would have been easier before second-year starting quarterback Dylan Raiola suffered a season-ending fibula fracture against USC on Saturday.
Two starting offensive linemen, Gunnar Gottula and Teddy Prochazka, are injured and will miss the rest of the season, among other injuries. That's football. Teams get injured. Good programs have depth on their rosters; they have players ready and willing to step up. Some programs succeed despite injuries. It remains to be seen how Matt Rhule's team will fare.