Dylan Raiola enters the 2025 season as the face of Nebraska football’s revival, and the pressure is mounting.
After a freshman campaign that mixed promise with growing pains, Raiola now stands at the crossroads of expectation and execution. With a revamped offense, rising national attention, and playoff hopes swirling in Lincoln, the sophomore quarterback must prove he’s more than just potential. Raiola’s second season will hinge on his physical traits, developmental trajectory, and the system built around him.
In 2025, Raiola’s growth will be measured not just by mechanics but also by the team’s context and shifting expectations in Lincoln. After throwing for 2,819 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions as a freshman, Raiola is expected to clean up his turnover rate and push closer to 20+ touchdowns in his second season with the Cornhuskers…