Overview
- Raiola exited early in the third quarter after a sack by USC’s Anthony Lucas forced a fumble and appeared to twist his right ankle.
- He finished 10-of-15 for 91 yards and a touchdown and did not return, with true freshman TJ Lateef replacing him.
- Nebraska’s offense sputtered after the change and managed only a fourth-quarter field goal as USC rallied to win 21-17 in Lincoln.
- Rhule said medical staff advised against a return and cited Raiola’s prior ankle history in deciding to keep him out for safety.
- Sideline video showed Raiola walking with a limp, but the team has not announced a diagnosis or timetable ahead of next week’s trip to UCLA.