About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Who will Oregon start at quarterback this Saturday? The Huskers head west to play in Eugene, but the Ducks still haven't announced their starting quarterback for the weekend.
Nebraska fans believed former Husker quarterback Dylan Raiola would start after Dante Moore's injury. But Raiola struggled in a 17-15 loss to UCLA last weekend and was replaced late in the game by Brock Thomas.
Raiola finished the game 6 of 19 passing for 43 yards and two interceptions. Oregon coach Dan Lanning discussed the open competition for the starting quarterback job.
"We've really got a competition in a lot of positions. Obviously, at the quarterback position, if Dante's not able to go. There's competition every single week because I always say football is like renting a house; it's not owning a house. You have to pay rent every week. We didn't do well enough in some areas. We have to really do hard evaluations and say, 'OK, how can we make sure that we're much better?'"
Raiola played for Nebraska during the 2024 and 2025 seasons. He joined Nebraska as the top 2024 quarterback recruit in the country, passing for nearly 8,500 career yards with 88 touchdowns and only 11 interceptions in his high school career.
In 22 career games at Nebraska, he threw for 4,819 yards, 31 touchdowns and 17 interceptions while completing 69.1% of his passes. The 2025 season was cut short after suffering an injury in a loss against USC . He threw for 2,000 yards, 18 touchdowns and six interceptions.
"Of course, it's going to be an emotional game for Dylan. Being the place that he came from, he's going to do everything he can to make sure that our team's in the best situation to have success this week and be prepared and play as well as we possibly can. I know he'll do that because he's a pro."
Nebraska returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Oregon. Kickoff time is scheduled for 10 p.m. CT on Fox.
Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (2) looks on during warmups before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers assistant coach Geep Wade watches during warmups before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Daniel Kaelin (12) and wide receiver Nyziah Hunter (1) run onto the field for warmups before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) scrambles against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Nyziah Hunter (1) runs after a catch against Indiana Hoosiers safety Preston Zachman (6) and linebacker Rolijah Hardy (5) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) looks to pass against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Mekhi Nelson (13) runs against Indiana Hoosiers safety Preston Zachman (6) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers running back Turbo Richard (1) runs against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Josh Hoover (10) passes against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule signals from the sideline against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) passes against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Josh Hoover (10) hands the ball off to running back Turbo Richard (1) against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Josh Hoover (10) looks to pass against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) runs against Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Jaylen Bell (3) and safety Preston Zachman (6) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) motions for a block while scrambling against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) passes against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers running back Lee Beebe Jr. (29) runs against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Anthony Jones Jr. (5) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti reacts to a call during the third quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) runs against Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman Stephen Daley (9) and defensive lineman Kellan Wyatt (18) during the third quarterat Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) runs for a touchdown against the Indiana Hoosiers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) runs for a touchdown against the Indiana Hoosiers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Nick Marsh (11) runs after a catch for a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Nick Marsh (11) and wide receiver Charlie Becker (80) celebrate after a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Balloons are released after a score by the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Balloons are released after a score by the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 1 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (2) looks on during warmups before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 1 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (2) looks on during warmups before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 2 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers assistant coach Geep Wade watches during warmups before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 3 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Daniel Kaelin (12) and wide receiver Nyziah Hunter (1) run onto the field for warmups before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 4 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) scrambles against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 5 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Nyziah Hunter (1) runs after a catch against Indiana Hoosiers safety Preston Zachman (6) and linebacker Rolijah Hardy (5) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 6 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) looks to pass against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 7 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. (2) runs against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 8 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Mekhi Nelson (13) runs against Indiana Hoosiers safety Preston Zachman (6) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 9 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers running back Turbo Richard (1) runs against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 10 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Josh Hoover (10) passes against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 11 / 26 Nebraska coach Matt Rhule talks about preparing for a late start Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule signals from the sideline against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 12 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) passes against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 13 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Josh Hoover (10) hands the ball off to running back Turbo Richard (1) against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 14 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Josh Hoover (10) looks to pass against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 15 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) runs against Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Jaylen Bell (3) and safety Preston Zachman (6) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 16 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) motions for a block while scrambling against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 17 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) passes against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 18 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers running back Lee Beebe Jr. (29) runs against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Anthony Jones Jr. (5) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 19 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti reacts to a call during the third quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 20 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) runs against Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman Stephen Daley (9) and defensive lineman Kellan Wyatt (18) during the third quarterat Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 21 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) runs for a touchdown against the Indiana Hoosiers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 22 / 26 Report card from Nebraska's heartbreaking loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) runs for a touchdown against the Indiana Hoosiers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 23 / 26 Report card from Nebraska's heartbreaking loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Nick Marsh (11) runs after a catch for a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 24 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Nick Marsh (11) and wide receiver Charlie Becker (80) celebrate after a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images (Dylan Widger, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) 25 / 26 A closer look at Nebraska's crushing loss to Indiana Oct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Balloons are released after a score by the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. 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