Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola Out for Season with Broken Fibula

Nebraska's football team faces a significant challenge as they head to UCLA without their starting quarterback, Dylan Raiola. Raiola's injury occurred during the third quarter of the game against USC, leading to a successful surgery in New York. Freshman TJ Lateef now takes the reins, drawing comparisons to Brook Berringer, who stepped up in 1994 when Tommie Frazier was sidelined.

Lateef, while young, has been praised for his composure and understanding of the game. Offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen notes Lateef’s running ability, suggesting a potential shift towards a more run-focused offense, complementing running back Emmett Johnson, who has already surpassed 1,000 rushing yards this season.

UCLA, with a 3-5 record, presents a challenging opponent. Their quarterback, Nico Iamaleava, is a dual-threat player, leading the Bruins in both passing and rushing yards. Defensively, Nebraska must also contend with injuries on their offensive line, with Gunnar Gottula and Teddy Prochazka also out for the season.

The game against UCLA holds significant importance for Nebraska, as Coach Matt Rhule emphasizes the need to establish the team as worthy of national respect during the remaining regular-season games. The game will be televised on Fox at 8:10 p.m. CST from the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. This game marks a homecoming for six Huskers from Southern California, including TJ Lateef.

The recovery period for a broken fibula is estimated to be around eight to 10 weeks.

True freshman TJ Lateef will take over as the starting quarterback.

UCLA has a record of 3-5.

The game will be played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.

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