Dylan Raiola had a roller coaster of a game for Nebraska in the Huskers' 31-24 overtime loss to Illinois last Friday night. Raiola finished with 297 yards on 24-for-35 passing with three touchdowns and one interception.

Dylan Raiola got his reality check against Illinois. The highest-rated recruit in Nebraska program history had been lavished with praise for his performances in his first three games as a collegian.

The game appeared to move fast late for Raiola against Illinois. It needs to be said that the freshman QB clearly rates as the best offensive weapon for Nebraska. But during a second half in which the Huskers never trailed, even against a stacked box, they must run the ball better.