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Dylan Raiola has second dagger for Nebraska after go-ahead TD: 'Game was never about them'

Oregon’s Dylan Raiola delivered a dramatic late-game performance in his return to Nebraska, sealing a 17-14 victory for the Ducks in a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback. The former Nebraska quarterback, who transferred to Oregon after two seasons with the Cornhuskers, entered the game off the bench with Oregon trailing 14-6 and threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Jamari Johnson with 28 seconds remaining to secure the win.

Despite Oregon’s offensive struggles and a reported decision by head coach Dan Lanning to start Brock Thomas instead of Raiola, the Ducks’ backup quarterback stepped up in relief to deliver the game-winning strike. The victory marked a significant moment for Raiola, who had faced speculation about his role in the lineup ahead of the matchup against his former team.

Nebraska’s hopes of a straightforward win were dashed as Oregon’s late surge turned the game on its head, with Raiola’s clutch play overshadowing any lingering doubts about his leadership in the Ducks’ quarterback room.

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