Dylan Raiola Absent: Nebraska Bowl Game to Feature Backup Quarterback
The Nebraska Cornhuskers will face the Utah Utes in the Las Vegas Bowl on December 31, 2025. However, they will be without their star quarterback, Dylan Raiola, who has recently undergone surgery for a broken fibula.
Dylan Raiola’s Status for the Las Vegas Bowl
Dylan Raiola will not participate in the upcoming bowl game due to a significant injury. He sustained a broken fibula in a loss to USC on November 1, 2025. This injury has sidelined him for the remainder of the season.
Injury Details
- Injury Date: November 1, 2025
- Diagnosis: Broken fibula in right leg
- Surgery: Performed four days post-injury
Raiola announced his intention to enter the transfer portal when it opens on January 2, 2026. Over his career at Nebraska, he has achieved notable statistics:
- Total Passing Yards: 4,819
- Touchdowns: 31
- Interceptions: 17
- Completion Percentage: 69.1%
Backup Quarterback for Nebraska
With Raiola absent, freshman TJ Lateef will take the reins as the starting quarterback against Utah. This will be Lateef’s fourth start of the season.
Performance Highlights
In his previous three games as a starter, Lateef has demonstrated potential:
- Completion Percentage: 56.6%
- Total Yards: 461
- Touchdowns: 3
- Interceptions: 0
- Rushing Yards: 48
- Rushing Touchdown: 1
Despite his efforts, Nebraska recorded one win and two losses during Lateef’s starting assignments.
Match Details
The Las Vegas Bowl will commence at 3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Fans can catch the showdown on ESPN.
