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Raiola Sets Completions Record as Nebraska Blanks Akron 68-0

The Cornhuskers opened 2-0 behind their largest point total since 2007 with 728 yards against the Zips.

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Sep 7, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers tight end Luke Lindenmeyer (44) celebrates with fans after defeating the Colorado Buffaloes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) throws against the Southern California Trojans during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Dylan Raiola threw for 364 yards and four touchdowns before yielding to freshman TJ Lateef in the third quarter.
  • Emmett Johnson ran for 140 yards and three scores, including a 47-yard touchdown on the opening drive.
  • Nebraska amassed 728 total yards for its highest output since 2014 and secured its first shutout since the 2009 Holiday Bowl.
  • Raiola reached 20 straight completions across two games to break Dave Humm’s 1974 school record, and he sits at 607 yards, six touchdowns and zero interceptions this season.
  • Akron fell to 0-2 with a second consecutive scoreless game and collected a $1.45 million guarantee, while tight end Luke Lindenmeyer marked the win with an on-field proposal.