On Saturday, Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola will return to a stadium he’s visited many times before.
A former Ohio State commit who later flipped to Georgia, then Nebraska, Raiola said on Tuesday that he previously attended three Buckeye home games as a recruit. Now, he’ll get his chance to play inside “The Horseshoe.”
“It’s a cool place, never played there and (I) always grew up wanting to play there, so the opportunity’s here,” Raiola said.
Many of the players who Raiola met on visits or perhaps even helped recruit to Ohio State remain on the roster, adding another element to the game that Nebraska’s starting quarterback is looking forward to.
“I have a lot of respect (for) their program and for what Coach Day did and still does,” Raiola said. “I’m happy where I’m at today, but it’ll be fun to go back and kinda be on the other side. (I’ll) see some guys after the game and it’ll be a cool atmosphere to go into.”
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches as defensive coordinator Tony White signals vs. Indiana on Saturday In Bloomington, Ind.
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Nebraska’s Javin Wright (33) stops Indiana’s Zach Horton (44) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana’s Rolijah Hardy (21) intercepts a pass intended for Nebraska’s Jacory Barney Jr. (17) on Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Nebraska’s Koby Bretz (26), Jeremiah Charles (25) and Mason Goldman (58) stop Indiana’s Andison Coby (0) in the second half.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule watches on during the second half of a college football game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska’s Jahmal Banks (4) fails to catch the ball in the end zone against Indiana’s Jamier Johnson (9) during the second half on Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana’s Kaelon Black (8) scores a touchdown during the second half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
Indiana’s Bryson Bonds (24) stops Nebraska’s Rahmir Johnson (14) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Nebraska players walk off the field after the Huskers fell to Indiana, 56-7, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti and Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule embrace after the Huskers fell to the Hoosiers on Saturday in Bloomington.
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Indiana’s Kurtis Rourke (9) snaps the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
Nebraska’s Ceyair Wright (15) tackles Indiana’s Myles Price (4) during the first half Saturday in Bloomington, Ind.
Indiana’s Ty Son Lawton (17) runs the ball during the first half against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday.
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Nebraska players huddle during the first half of a college football game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024.
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