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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pat McAfee Names College Football QB That Is ‘Going To Be A Star' In 2025
The 2025 college football season is still months away and there are a lot of new faces with several superstar quarterbacks heading to the NFL. Moreover, a lot of signal-callers have found new homes, including Carson Beck going from Georgia to Miami (FL). Advertisement On Friday, "The Pat McAfee Show" had ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel on the set, and the topic of college football quarterbacks came up. In the process, McAfee spoke highly of one specific quarterback: Nebraska Cornhuskers QB Dylan Raiola. Raiola is entering his second season and had an up-and-down freshman campaign for the Cornhuskers. However, McAfee had some high praise for Raiola going into Year 2. Nebraska QB Dylan Lebryk-Imagn Images 'That Dylan kid was, it was great," McAfee said. "I enjoyed the way he was operating. He just has like a star kind of vibe about him." "I think Dylan Raiola is going to be a star next year," McAfee added. Advertisement Raiola threw for 2,819 yards with 13 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in his freshman season, which isn't exactly what many were hoping for. Nebraska went 7-6 overall and 3-6 in the tough Big Ten Conference, and the final game of the season was a win over Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl. Raioa, who was a former five-star and one of the top quarterbacks in his recruiting class, has all the pieces necessary to take a giant step forward in his second year and beyond. So, only time will tell if McAfee is right, but there is a reason Raiola was a five-star prospect. Related: Patrick Mahomes Praises Nebraska QB
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Three Predictions: Michigan State, Nebraska, Illinois
Rivals national recruiting analyst Greg Smith has predictions on Michigan State keeping a critical commit in the fold, a big season ahead for a certain Big Ten quarterback and Illinois getting early help from a key 2025 signee. RELATED: Surprise! Oregon lands five-star DE Richard Wesley CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2027 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State TRANSFER PORTAL: Full coverage | Player ranking | Team ranking | Transfer search | Transfer Tracker KAYD COFFMAN STICKS WITH MICHIGAN STATE There haven't been many quarterbacks around the country that have had as strong of an offseason as Kayd Coffman. The Michigan State commit was very close to receiving an automatic invite to the Elite11 Finals with a strong performance at regional camp. He followed that up with an MVP performance at the UA Next Camp in Ohio. Advertisement He continues to draw interest from other programs. Ohio State has been pursuing him but recently Colorado put down an offer for him. Still, I'm predicting that the Michigan native sticks with the Spartans and signs with coach Jonathan Smith in December. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH MICHIGAN STATE FANS AT DYLAN RAIOLA HAS A BREAKOUT SEASON FOR NEBRASKA © Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images During the 2024 season Nebraska accomplished its overall team goal: make a bowl game. Now is the time for the Huskers to make the next step as a program under coach Matt Rhule. If that step happens it'll be in part because former five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola took a leap. Advertisement Raiola had a solid freshman year throwing for 2,819 yards with 13 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. I'm expecting Raiola to eclipse 3,000 yards passing with at least 25 touchdown passes in 2025. The team has a host of new weapons for him to throw to. There were a couple nice portal additions along the offensive line too. The coaching staff has also been upgraded to help. This should be a big year for Raiola and the Huskers. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH NEBRASKA FANS AT BRAYDEN TRIMBLE CATCHES 30-PLUS PASSES AS A FRESHMAN Nick Lucero/ Brayden Trimble is looking like a steal for the Illini based on the early reviews of his game down in Champaign. We had the wideout rated as a high three-star at the end of last recruiting cycle but he could have easily been higher. He was a top performer at the Rivals Camp Series in Indianapolis a couple of years ago displaying a large catch radius and strong hands. Advertisement Illinois is replacing a lot of production this year making it a ripe opportunity for Trimble to step in and get a lot of snaps. I've got him going over 30 catches and having a season similar to last year's Big Ten freshman receiver surprise Nick Marsh. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH ILLINOIS FANS AT
USA Today
29-04-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Nebraska quarterback signs NIL deal with Adidas
Nebraska quarterback signs NIL deal with Adidas A Nebraska quarterback has signed a new NIL deal. Sophomore Dylan Raiola has signed a deal with Adidas. Last season, Raiola played in all 13 games for the Cornhuskers. He threw for 2,819 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions while leading Nebraska to its first bowl game after a seven-year drought. He set the record for most passing yards and highest completion percentage by a freshman in Nebraska football history. In a statement to the media, Raiola says he looks forward to joining the Adidas family and building the next era of Nebraska football. 'Heading into my second season, the goal remains the same: help build the next era of Nebraska football and leave a legacy that makes our fans proud. Joining the elite family of athletes at Adidas is a tremendous honor, and their support strengthens the journey as we continue building something special in Lincoln.' Nebraska has a relationship with Adidas. The apparel company and the school are currently in the midst of an 11-year, $128 million contract signed in 2017. Raiola has preexisting deals with Campus Ink, EA Sports, and Panini America per On3. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
USA Today
27-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Nebraska quarterback's impressive throw goes viral
Nebraska quarterback's impressive throw goes viral Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola went viral on Saturday afternoon after showing off his accuracy from an impressive distance during the Husker Games. The sophomore threw a football through a basketball hoop from midfield. Last season, Raiola played in all 13 games for the Cornhuskers. He threw for 2,819 yards, 13 touchdowns and 11 interceptions while leading Nebraska to their first bowl game after a seven-year drought. He set the record for most passing yards and highest completion percentage by a freshman in Nebraska football history. The quarterback recently discussed his workout regimen ahead of his sophomore season. "If I'm being honest, it sucks,. I'm just being honest. It's a constant grind every day. Sometimes you don't see change right away. In this instance, a physical body standpoint doesn't change in a day, it doesn't change in a week, it doesn't change in two weeks, not even three. There's just the consistency of staying on it and keep going on it." Nebraska will open the 2025 college football season on Thursday, August 28, when the Huskers face the Cincinnati Bearcats at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The kickoff time has yet to be determined. Find social media reactions by scrolling below. The throw The hoop Downtown Nothing but net SC Top Ten Answer the question? Showing him the ropes Credit due! Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
USA Today
15-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Nebraska Heisman winner believes in Dylan Raiola
Nebraska Heisman winner believes in Dylan Raiola A former Nebraska Heisman winner believes Dylan Raiola can return the Huskers to national prominence. Eric Crouch made the comments about the sophomore quarterback to Hurrdat Sports. Dylan is a competitor. He's got a tremendous arm. He's super smart. He's talented and strong. He's going to do great things and I know that the challenge has always been for him, is trying to surround him with playmakers. The program is being built back up and that's what he enjoys. I know that Dylan is in the right place. He had a lot of choices in where to go to college... but I think his heart is in Nebraska and he wanted to be able to be the guy that could bring this program back to dominance again and I think he's the one that can do that. Crouch played at Nebraska from 1997 to 2001. In 43 games, he ran for 3,434 yards and 59 touchdowns while throwing for 4,481 yards and 29 touchdowns with 25 interceptions. He also won the 2001 Heisman Trophy over Florida's Rex Grossman, Miami's Ken Dorsey, and Oregon's Joey Harrington. That season, he ran for 1115 yards and 18 touchdowns while throwing for 1,510 yards, seven touchdowns, and ten interceptions. Last season, Raiola played in all 13 games for the Cornhuskers. He threw for 2,819 yards, 13 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Nebraska will open the 2025 college football season on Thursday, August 28, when the Huskers face the Cincinnati Bearcats at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The kickoff time has yet to be determined. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
