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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dylan Raiola's Heisman odds improve compared to his odds from last season
Dylan Raiola's Heisman odds improve compared to his odds from last season originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Despite an underwhelming first year for starting Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola, his odds to hoist the Heisman trophy have improved ahead of the 2025-2026 season. Last year prior to his freshman season his odds to win the Heisman were +8000 on BetMGM. They now sit at +4000 for his sophomore season. Here is what went into Raiola's rise in the sports books. New Additions on Offense In the 2024-2025 season the Cornhuskers offense struggled. They were ranked 94th in total offense in the country, ranked 103rd in points per game (23.5), and 65th in passing offense (227.7 passing yard per game). Raiola ended his first year of collegiate football with 13 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, and 2,819 passing yards over 13 games. Advertisement Going into the 2025-2026 season the Huskers are ranked as the 25th best overall team according to the ESPN college football power index. And the moves they have made in the offseason have a lot to do with it. Nebraska added Rocco Spindler to their offensive line. He played right guard for the national championship runner-ups, Notre Dame. The redshirt senior started 23 games and allowed only two sacks. He was ranked as the third best interior offensive lineman in the portal. The Cornhuskers have shown that they are prioritizing improving one of their worst position groups from last season and it did not stop there. They went and picked off Alabama's starting right tackle from last season Elijah Pritchett. Pritchett was with the Crimson Tide for three seasons, playing both right tackle and left. Last season he started all 12 games. Advertisement Another addition that will help Raiola improve his play is senior wide receiver Dane Key from Kentucky. Key has totaled over 500 yards in every season he has played in college football. He had his best season this past year, cumulating a total of 715 yards on 47 catches. This comes with the Wildcats ranking 115th in passing yards a game (173.2). With another season of development for Raiola, combined with the moves that Nebraska has made, it is not crazy to think he is due for a breakout in his sophomore season. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
28-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Huskers trending for top offensive line target
Nebraska football received a prediction for Notre Dame Fighitng Irish offensive lineman Rocco Spindler on Tuesday. He received a Crystal Ball prediction from Michigan expert EJ Holland in favor of the Huskers. Spindler has been linked to the Huskers over the past couple days. He took a visit to the program on Tuesday. He also visited Indiana on Saturday. Pittsburgh, Michigan, and Nebraska are the main schools involved in his recruitment. Spindler would undoubtedly be a major piece for the offensive line. He is a veteran piece who has experience not only starting but playing in big games as well. Nebraska could use additional skill on the interior, and Spindler has the experience needed on the line. He has good size, as he measures in at six-foot-five, 331 pounds. Predictions are certainly subject to change, especially in today's recruiting world. Nevertheless, it appears that Nebraska is sitting nicely for Spindler. One has to wonder when an announcement will be made about his destination. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
