Overview

• Raiola went 33-for-42 for 243 yards with two touchdowns in Nebraska’s 20–17 season-opening win over Cincinnati.
• ESPN’s telecast noted he was performing in front of his idol and mentor Patrick Mahomes, with analyst Roddy Jones commending his poise.
• Social media fixated on Raiola’s Mahomes-like image and style, circulating arrival videos and memes about his haircut, sunglasses and on-field mannerisms.
• Mahomes attended at Arrowhead with Brittany Mahomes, left before the end, and later commented on a Bleacher Report Instagram post that he had to wake up with the kids.
• Raiola has openly modeled elements of his game and persona on Mahomes for years, including wearing No. 15 and adopting similar routines, a backdrop that framed the opener.