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Nebraska’s Matt Rhule makes painful confession after watching Dylan Raiola get his revenge

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watched his former quarterback, Dylan Raiola, lead Oregon to a 17-14 victory over the Cornhuskers on Saturday, a result that left the Nebraska program grappling with both defensive fatigue and emotional weight. Raiola, who transferred from Nebraska before the 2026 season, entered the game in the second half after Oregon’s starter, Brock Thomas, struggled early.

Raiola’s return to action marked a rebound after a shaky performance against UCLA, and his leadership proved pivotal as Oregon rallied from a first-half deficit. Nebraska, which had held Oregon scoreless in the opening half and played stout defense overall, faltered in the fourth quarter, with fatigue cited as a key factor in their collapse.

The loss drops the Cornhuskers to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in the Big Ten, setting up a Halloween showdown against Washington. Rhule acknowledged Raiola’s resilience but noted the personal sting of the moment, calling it a tough pill to swallow for his team.

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