Raiola, Lateef or?

[konaki]

I saw an interesting discussion on a certain Husker free site about 2026 Nebraska QB's. Who was it going to be, Raiola with Lateef leaving or Lateef with Raiola leaving or both staying. What will most likely happen is schools will go after Lateef hard after this season is over and if Lateef stays at Nebraska he will enter Spring Number 1 with out a doubt.

Raiola is injured and no one knows how long his recovery will require to get back to 100% so does he heal up and then transfer? I have no idea but I have an idea Lateef is going to make a lot of money this spring at Nebraska and I have a feeling he is our future QB for a few years.

Matt Rhule Loves Dylan Raiola but not at the expense of the program and it's going to hurt him bad to tell a player thanks for all you've done but we are going in another direction. I just have a feeling about this, but Dylan just seems to be an odd fit for this program and Lateef fits so well but the next two games will tell the story.

 

[HuskerInCarolina]

Something someone brought up that I never really considered, even though I’ve mentioned it several times when talking about the future of the QB room. Lateef was always planning on sitting behind Dylan through at least next season. Unless his motivations have completely changed, I would expect Lateef back next season, as well as Dylan. QB debate aside, that is a GREAT position for our room to be in. I personally would rather have TJ as the starter at this moment, but I want that to be settled in a true, honest, and fair QB competition over this coming spring and summer. Whoever the starter is, I got faith in them to run the offense. We’ve seen both of them do it very well.

 

[konaki]

Something someone brought up that I never really considered, even though I’ve mentioned it several times when talking about the future of the QB room. Lateef was always planning on sitting behind Dylan through at least next season. Unless his motivations have completely changed, I would expect Lateef back next season, as well as Dylan. QB debate aside, that is a GREAT position for our room to be in. I personally would rather have TJ as the starter at this moment, but I want that to be settled in a true, honest, and fair QB competition over this coming spring and summer. Whoever the starter is, I got faith in them to run the offense. We’ve seen both of them do it very well.

I would love to see both of them come back and that is a possibility because Dylan may not be ready health wise. But going forward Lateef is the type QB built to run Holgorsen's offense better than Raiola. Raiola is a very talented QB but he's better suited in an offense that can give him the type protection he requires to be successful, he's never going to be a scrambler or RPO type that Nebraska needs.

 

[orclover11]

Something someone brought up that I never really considered, even though I’ve mentioned it several times when talking about the future of the QB room. Lateef was always planning on sitting behind Dylan through at least next season. Unless his motivations have completely changed, I would expect Lateef back next season, as well as Dylan. QB debate aside, that is a GREAT position for our room to be in. I personally would rather have TJ as the starter at this moment, but I want that to be settled in a true, honest, and fair QB competition over this coming spring and summer. Whoever the starter is, I got faith in them to run the offense. We’ve seen both of them do it very well.

The main issue is you can't spend 3-4 million on a qb position when you have holes on both lines. As much as "money isn't a problem", more money would get better players. Lateef isn't staying for free, and Dylan could want even more than 2 million since he will still be one of the most statistically impressive qbs in the nation. Lateef will need to look perfect the next two games against really good defenses to consider risking losing Dylan. TJ just doesn't have the record of consistency and we don't really know his skill set once teams begin to game plan for him.

 

[HuskerInCarolina]

The main issue is you can't spend 3-4 million on a qb position when you have holes on both lines. As much as "money isn't a problem", more money would get better players. Lateef isn't staying for free, and Dylan could want even more than 2 million since he will still be one of the most statistically impressive qbs in the nation. Lateef will need to look perfect the next two games against really good defenses to consider risking losing Dylan. TJ just doesn't have the record of consistency and we don't really know his skill set once teams begin to game plan for him.

I agree. We’ll have to see how much more money Nebraska has compared to last year. Maybe they do have enough to pay both and bolster the OL as well. I’m also curious to see how the OL holds up against Penn State and Iowa. They looked 10x better with TJ last week, but I do acknowledge UCLA is probably the worst DL of the 3. If the OL looks significantly better against all 3, I feel like you have to take that into consideration in the QB competition.

 

[Mr. Dick Herbstreit]

The main issue is you can't spend 3-4 million on a qb position when you have holes on both lines. As much as "money isn't a problem", more money would get better players. Lateef isn't staying for free, and Dylan could want even more than 2 million since he will still be one of the most statistically impressive qbs in the nation. Lateef will need to look perfect the next two games against really good defenses to consider risking losing Dylan. TJ just doesn't have the record of consistency and we don't really know his skill set once teams begin to game plan for him.

Statistically impressive with zero throw of more than 10-15 yards. His long throws look like punts and receivers have to stop and wait for them. TJ throw a far better ball.

 

[konaki]

The main issue is you can't spend 3-4 million on a qb position when you have holes on both lines. As much as "money isn't a problem", more money would get better players. Lateef isn't staying for free, and Dylan could want even more than 2 million since he will still be one of the most statistically impressive qbs in the nation. Lateef will need to look perfect the next two games against really good defenses to consider risking losing Dylan. TJ just doesn't have the record of consistency and we don't really know his skill set once teams begin to game plan for him.

I doubt Lateef will require 3-4 million but he will require some major coin if he proves to be all he is what I think he is. Dylan will be laid up for awhile there is no denying the injury was quite severe and because surgery was required who knows how long before he is 100%. Lateef is our QB and will have to be paid or a QB will have to be brought in through the portal which I don't want to see.

 

[orclover11]

I agree. We’ll have to see how much more money Nebraska has compared to last year. Maybe they do have enough to pay both and bolster the OL as well. I’m also curious to see how the OL holds up against Penn State and Iowa. They looked 10x better with TJ last week, but I do acknowledge UCLA is probably the worst DL of the 3. If the OL looks significantly better against all 3, I feel like you have to take that into consideration in the QB competition.

Dylan is historically bad with his footwork and ability to run the ball, which really dictates everything in the modern offense. I can't think of a team that has a statue qb, which also has a good offense...and Dylan isn't even a good statue, he doesn't work in the pocket and doesn't understand how to avoid a rush. Just have to see TJ maintain over the next two games. We aren't keeping both qbs unless TJ gets hurt or looks really bad the last two games.

 

[konaki]

Just go back and watch the end and see the absolute joy on Dana Holgorsens face as he congratulates Lateef, it tells you all you need to know about how he sees Lateef as his QB. Lateef ran the offense exactly the way Dana Holgorsen game planned it for him, and I couldn't have been happier except I wish offense would have kept the foot on the pedal and not eased up.

 

[lifer56]

I saw an interesting discussion on a certain Husker free site about 2026 Nebraska QB's. Who was it going to be, Raiola with Lateef leaving or Lateef with Raiola leaving or both staying. What will most likely happen is schools will go after Lateef hard after this season is over and if Lateef stays at Nebraska he will enter Spring Number 1 with out a doubt.

Raiola is injured and no one knows how long his recovery will require to get back to 100% so does he heal up and then transfer? I have no idea but I have an idea Lateef is going to make a lot of money this spring at Nebraska and I have a feeling he is our future QB for a few years.

Matt Rhule Loves Dylan Raiola but not at the expense of the program and it's going to hurt him bad to tell a player thanks for all you've done but we are going in another direction. I just have a feeling about this, but Dylan just seems to be an odd fit for this program and Lateef fits so well but the next two games will tell the story.

We are going to have 9 months to debate this over and over and over again. And then angain annd angain.

A lot of it depends on facts about which we have ZERO clue! Like, say, how TJ does against way better D’s than UCLA.

I’ve never journeyed to India to find a guru or to meditate, but please, ffs, can we just enjoy this weekend off and then neurotically focus on PSU as if life as we know it lies in the balance?

#Ohmmmm

 

[catch54]

Dylan is historically bad with his footwork and ability to run the ball, which really dictates everything in the modern offense. I can't think of a team that has a statue qb, which also has a good offense...and Dylan isn't even a good statue, he doesn't work in the pocket and doesn't understand how to avoid a rush. Just have to see TJ maintain over the next two games. We aren't keeping both qbs unless TJ gets hurt or looks really bad the last two games.

Robert Griffen says hello.

 

[konaki]

We are going to have 9 months to debate this over and over and over again. And then angain annd angain.

A lot of it depends on facts about which we have ZERO clue! Like, say, how TJ does against way better D’s than UCLA.

I’ve never journeyed to India to find a guru or to meditate, but please, ffs, can we just enjoy this weekend off and then neurotically focus on PSU as if life as we know it lies in the balance?

#Ohmmmm

Just trying to spice it up around here, it's been pretty dry around here for awhile. Enjoy your weekend and feel free to ignore any further posts on this subject. Really, if posts like these these bother you just ignore them and do what you normally do on a Saturday, no harm no foul.

 

[oldjar07]

The main issue is you can't spend 3-4 million on a qb position when you have holes on both lines. As much as "money isn't a problem", more money would get better players. Lateef isn't staying for free, and Dylan could want even more than 2 million since he will still be one of the most statistically impressive qbs in the nation. Lateef will need to look perfect the next two games against really good defenses to consider risking losing Dylan. TJ just doesn't have the record of consistency and we don't really know his skill set once teams begin to game plan for him.

I wish people who don't have a clue about our money situation would stop pretending like they do. I'm sure the priority will be to keep both, if possible.

 

[inthedeed]

is it possible injury will slow raola down?

 

[Huskers12345]

I haven't seen anyone mention the fact that less than a year ago Lateef chose to come here, despite knowing that he would have to likely be the backup for at least 2 years. Assuming that he is leaving after 1 very good start is a bit premature, IMO.

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

is it possible injury will slow raola down?

Hopefully, he will fully recover because his subpar footwork and foot speed are already lacking.
He also could run the risk of putting on a few unneeded pounds.

 

[Kakdawg]

We are going to have 9 months to debate this over and over and over again. And then angain annd angain.

A lot of it depends on facts about which we have ZERO clue! Like, say, how TJ does against way better D’s than UCLA.

I’ve never journeyed to India to find a guru or to meditate, but please, ffs, can we just enjoy this weekend off and then neurotically focus on PSU as if life as we know it lies in the balance?

#Ohmmmm

I'm so much locked in to THIS season that I can't even let myself worry about happens next year. TJ has 3 more "interviews" before any of this even matters. I guess it comes with old age but I'll patiently wait and see how these interviews go before I even think about what happens next year. I'm the walking definition of "enjoying the ride".



Holla

 

[cubsker15]

Let's see two more games against defenses far better than UCLA's.

 

[konaki]

After seeing BIG TEN play today I'm not so convinced Nebraska is as bad as so many make them out to be.

 

[V1nufanx4]

Let's see two more games against defenses far better than UCLA's.

Exactly. It’s entirely possible Huskers don’t score a single offensive TD the final 2 games.

 

[singlet]

I saw an interesting discussion on a certain Husker free site about 2026 Nebraska QB's. Who was it going to be, Raiola with Lateef leaving or Lateef with Raiola leaving or both staying. What will most likely happen is schools will go after Lateef hard after this season is over and if Lateef stays at Nebraska he will enter Spring Number 1 with out a doubt.

Raiola is injured and no one knows how long his recovery will require to get back to 100% so does he heal up and then transfer? I have no idea but I have an idea Lateef is going to make a lot of money this spring at Nebraska and I have a feeling he is our future QB for a few years.

Matt Rhule Loves Dylan Raiola but not at the expense of the program and it's going to hurt him bad to tell a player thanks for all you've done but we are going in another direction. I just have a feeling about this, but Dylan just seems to be an odd fit for this program and Lateef fits so well but the next two games will tell the story.

I'm guessing that both will be here at the start of the 2026 season.

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

Exactly. It’s entirely possible Huskers don’t score a single offensive TD the final 2 games.

I highly doubt that.

 

[king_kong__]

After seeing BIG TEN play today I'm not so convinced Nebraska is as bad as so many make them out to be.

Big ten is awful outside of Ohio st

 

[salsa red]

I think Lateef matches up better with psu. PSU's d-line looked dominant vs MSU's "pro-style" qb and got lots of pressures and sacks. This would be another MN type game with Raiola.

 

[Smallbooster56]

is it possible injury will slow raola down?

He can’t get slower

 

[Kakdawg]

Big ten is awful outside of Ohio st

Don't think Indiana is any good? I agree the BIG is overall OVER rated. But I think Indiana and OSU are pretty damn good.. But teams like Oregon, USC, Michigan are definitely not as good as most BIG fan's would have e u believe.




Holla

 

[king_kong__]

Don't think Indiana is any good? I agree the BIG is overall OVER rated. But I think Indiana and OSU are pretty damn good.. But teams like Oregon, USC, Michigan are definitely not as good as most BIG fan's would have e u believe.




Holla

indiana never plays anyone. certainly never beat anyone.

their best win in the last 2 years is against oregon, which I agree is extremely overrated.

 

[Spinner4]

I just hope if we don’t win the next few games people don’t blame TJ. He’s a true freshman at the most important spot. He’s a good football player, I think he has a chance to really shine, but the next two games aren’t on him if we lose. It’s on the staff and admin

 

[dinglefritz]

Just trying to spice it up around here, it's been pretty dry around here for awhile. Enjoy your weekend and feel free to ignore any further posts on this subject. Really, if posts like these these bother you just ignore them and do what you normally do on a Saturday, no harm no foul.

There is virtually zero chance that Dylan won’t be ready physically to play next fall from this injury.

 

[dinglefritz]

After seeing BIG TEN play today I'm not so convinced Nebraska is as bad as so many make them out to be.

Everybody has players now. Week to week game plans, injuries, turnovers and individual performances can change dramatically how a team looks for just about everybody not named OSU. IF Mendoza gets injured for an Indiana I suspect they would struggle. On the flip side I think Sayin could get injured for OSU and they would keep winning.

 

[Huskers12345]

I just hope if we don’t win the next few games people don’t blame TJ. He’s a true freshman at the most important spot. He’s a good football player, I think he has a chance to really shine, but the next two games aren’t on him if we lose. It’s on the staff and admin

This is the exact difference between the pressure Dylan Raiola faces vs TJ Lateef. Dylan is out there having every play and throw scrutinized by fans, media, and scouts. TJ is in the exact spot as Dylan was at the end of last year, true frosh and early enrollee, but with a better team, and people say back off Lateef.

 

[konaki]

There is virtually zero chance that Dylan won’t be ready physically to play next fall from this injury.

Has anyone heard how bad the break was? I'm not questioning he will or will not be ready by fall but I haven't heard how bad the break was. I remember way back when I played injuries like his were mostly just set and you were put in a cast and you hoped. He had surgery on the broken Fibula, so I would imagine he had screws of some sort put in place to help mend the break.

From what I've read and not everyone is the same when it comes to healing, it takes about 8 months post OP to get back to playing. Playing QB puts a lot of stress on your feet and legs so I'm just not sure how long Dylan will be out but I do know like it or not TJ is our QB for the foreseeable future. jmo

 

[Anon1751408132]

Big ten is awful outside of Ohio st

Seriously, your need to constantly do this is nauseating.

Your opinion is wrong. If that's truly how you feel then it's the same for every conference if you apply the same logic. And btw the lone undefeated SEC team was down 20+ points at home to a 3 win team. Ole Miss struggled at home to horrible Florida.

Is the BIG over rated? Don't know and don't care. Why do you care so much? You don't treat any other conference the same.

 

[Anon1751408132]

Hopefully, he will fully recover because his subpar footwork and foot speed are already lacking.
He also could run the risk of putting on a few unneeded pounds.

I'm baffled on how bad his footwork is. All that professional teaching and money spent. Maybe he should've followed in his father's footsteps instead.

I don't hate DR, but I'd rather this offense have a mobile QB.

 

[dinglefritz]

Has anyone heard how bad the break was? I'm not questioning he will or will not be ready by fall but I haven't heard how bad the break was. I remember way back when I played injuries like his were mostly just set and you were put in a cast and you hoped. He had surgery on the broken Fibula, so I would imagine he had screws of some sort put in place to help mend the break.

From what I've read and not everyone is the same when it comes to healing, it takes about 8 months post OP to get back to playing. Playing QB puts a lot of stress on your feet and legs so I'm just not sure how long Dylan will be out but I do know like it or not TJ is our QB for the foreseeable future. jmo

IF it’s just the fibula as initially reported, that’s a non weight bearing bone. It should be fine. I would wager he’ll be training again in 6-8 weeks. IF there’s involvement in his foot then that could take longer. IF there was severe tearing of his interosseus ligament that could delay return to activity but even then we see guys with Achilles tears come back the next season.

In the past, there’s been posters more qualified than me to weigh in on his injury. Some of them might even have first person knowledge of his exact damage. . Regardless of the injury, with surgical intervention the only thing I could see preventing his return for spring ball is a post op surgery complication such as a site infection.

 

[Zeke Husker]

Seriously, your need to constantly do this is nauseating.

Your opinion is wrong. If that's truly how you feel then it's the same for every conference if you apply the same logic. And btw the lone undefeated SEC team was down 20+ points at home to a 3 win team. Ole Miss struggled at home to horrible Florida.

Is the BIG over rated? Don't know and don't care. Why do you care so much? You don't treat any other conference the same.

That’s because of depth of the SEC and it’s actually unfair that their teams aren’t 1-14 in the CFP rankings.

ps: let me know am I following the narrative correctly?

 

[konaki]

IF it’s just the fibula as initially reported, that’s a non weight bearing bone. It should be fine. I would wager he’ll be training again in 6-8 weeks. IF there’s involvement in his foot then that could take longer. IF there was severe tearing of his interosseus ligament that could delay return to activity but even then we see guys with Achilles tears come back the next season.

In the past, there’s been posters more qualified than me to weigh in on his injury. Some of them might even have first person knowledge of his exact damage. . Regardless of the injury, with surgical intervention the only thing I could see preventing his return for spring ball is a post op surgery complication such as a site infection.

Thanks for the information, as I said I played a long time ago and when I got injured I was put into a cast and hoped things worked out for the best. My injury to my ankle was not as significant as Raiola's but I was never able to perform at the same level of play prior to injury. I hope he heals up well and we have a competitive QB battle this fall, may the best QB win for the betterment of the program going forward.

 

[regoratsginrom]

I haven't seen anyone mention the fact that less than a year ago Lateef chose to come here, despite knowing that he would have to likely be the backup for at least 2 years. Assuming that he is leaving after 1 very good start is a bit premature, IMO.

True. But....if he plays well these last three games and now has a taste for starting is he going to be willing to be the backup next year (especially if he can transfer and make starter money somewhere else)? My guess is he would leave (unless Dylan sees that he's not a great fit for Holgo's offense.)

 

[regoratsginrom]

I'm baffled on how bad his footwork is. All that professional teaching and money spent. Maybe he should've followed in his father's footsteps instead.

I don't hate DR, but I'd rather this offense have a mobile QB.

It's the Mahomes effect. He throws lots of passes off balance, out of rhythm, etc. DR has tried to emulate him in every way.

 

[Anon1751408132]

It's the Mahomes effect. He throws lots of passes off balance, out of rhythm, etc. DR has tried to emulate him in every way.

He should stop