This wasn’t just another loss in the season for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Matt Rhule’s team not only suffered a tough defeat against the USC Trojans, but also lost their star player, Dylan Raiola, who was forced to leave the field due to an injury.

The talented QB suffered an ankle injury late in the third quarter and had to be replaced by TJ Lateef. The primary backup could do little to break through the opposing defense, and the Huskers ultimately fell 21–17 at Memorial Stadium.

Speaking to the media after the game, Rhule was clear when addressing Raiola’s situation, stating that although the quarterback could have gone back in, he preferred to protect his health with the rest of the season in mind.

“From a medical perspective, they were like, ‘He can’t run,’” Rhule said. “I just didn

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