While bye weeks are typically spent recovering for players and recruiting for coaches, Nebraska quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas made it clear his group is focused on preparing for what lies ahead.
The Huskers’ QB room has gotten off to a strong start in 2025, but Thomas knows there’s still room for growth. In his recent interview with Kyle Crooks on Sports Nightly, he shed light on the maturity, preparation, and development of his quarterbacks so far this season.
To get things started, Crooks quickly turned the conversation to QB1’s play. After noting sophomore quarterback Dylan Raiola’s nationally competitive efficiency to open the season, Thomas highlighted the key factors driving his success. “He’s been in a great place mentally… It’s translated to good play consistently throughout the season so far,” Thomas said. He added that Raiola’s ability to process information quickly before and after the snap separates him from many quarterbacks his age.
Thomas also credited Raiola’s freshman-season growing pains in 2024 as a foundation for his early success this fall. While the coaching staff had to be careful not to overwhelm the young quarterback a year ago, Thomas said Raiola’s growth has surpassed expectations. “He’s not only built upon that, but exceeded it moving into year two,” Thomas noted.
Part of Raiola’s maturity has been his leadership, not only of the offense but within the quarterback room itself. Thomas praised that dynamic, noting, “Both Jaylen and Dylan have done a nice job with TJ, helping him not just in meetings but with film study, game-planning, and the day-to-day routine.”…