Dylan Raiola named starting quarterback for Nebraska football’s season opener
The decision widely anticipated for months is now official: Dylan Raiola is Nebraska’s starting quarterback.
Perhaps the biggest mystery in recent weeks had been how and when the Huskers would unveil the former five-star prospect as QB1 for the Aug. 31 season opener. The answers came Tuesday morning in a simple post from the team’s social media account paired with a picture of the green-jerseyed No. 15 throwing a football
“Dylan Raiola will start at quarterback for the Huskers vs. UTEP,” read the message, sent at 10:38 a.m.
Nebraska players and coaches have been intentional in talking about the quarterback competition throughout the offseason. Any questions specifically about Raiola were usually answered with thoughts about the position group in general. The Huskers also have eight-game 2023 starter Heinrich Haarberg and true freshman Daniel Kaelin at the ready along with summer addition and former longtime NAIA starter Jalyn Gramstad.
Still, Raiola clearly impressed internally throughout the offseason. Quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas has noted his poise and command of the offense. Coach Matt Rhule said earlier this month he would be comfortable winning games right away with the true freshman.
