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Dylan Raiola’s Viral Quip Keeps Mahomes Comparisons Front and Center Before Nebraska’s Arrowhead Opener

The sophomore captain enters the Arrowhead opener following a widely shared one-liner about Patrick Mahomes.

Dylan Raiola #15 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers passes the ball during the first half of a game against the USC Trojans at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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Jul 22, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Dylan Raiola joked about look-alike talk by saying, “I can’t get mad at God for making me look like him,” a line that quickly circulated on social media.
  • Nebraska opens against Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium, where Raiola said he checked with Patrick Mahomes about field conditions and was told the surface is in top shape.
  • Raiola will wear the captain’s patch as a sophomore, noting players advocated for season-long captains and calling it a significant honor.
  • He returns after setting Nebraska freshman records with 2,819 passing yards and a 67.1% completion rate, with added comfort under offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen.
  • Analysts project Raiola could surpass $3 million in NIL earnings this season through deals that reportedly include Adidas and Panini, underscoring his off-field profile.