“Matt Rhule Drops a Bombshell: What He Really Meant About Dylan Raiola’s Weight Will Surprise You!”

As college football fans eagerly anticipate another thrilling season, the spotlight turns to Nebraska’s promising young quarterback, Dylan Raiola. Fresh off a standout freshman campaign that saw him contribute significantly to the Cornhuskers’ first winning season in nearly a decade, Raiola is poised for a breakout year. However, his journey isn’t without its hurdles, especially after head coach Matt Rhule recently stirred the pot with comments regarding Raiola’s weight. They say that every great player learns to navigate the inevitable ups and downs of their careers, but does this challenge add an extra layer of intensity for a young athlete? With clarity from Rhule now in hand, Nebraska fans can look forward to what promises to be an exhilarating spring practice as the team prepares for the 2025 season opener. Buckle up, because with Raiola at the helm, and a chance to build on last year’s momentum, the Cornhuskers may just surprise a few folks this coming fall. Interested in catching all the action? LEARN MORE.

Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola had a great freshman season in 2024. 

He helped Nebraska win seven games and a bowl game for the first time since the 2015 season, finishing with 2,819 yards through the air, 13 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.

He’s ready to build off that year even though head coach Matt Rhule had an interesting comment about Raiola’s weight recently.

“He’s really working on his body composition. He won’t be a great quarterback at 240 pounds,” Rhule said on March 11. 

Fans weren’t happy about that quote and because of that, Rhule clarified his comments during a press conference on Tuesday.

“I felt really bad. I thought it was really poor on some people’s parts,” Rhule said. “If you went back and listened to what I said, I said he knows he can’t be 240. I didn’t say he was 240.”

Now that Rhule has clarified his comments, everyone can move forward. Nebraska is in the midst of spring practice since the program is gearing up for the 2025 season. ‘

The Cornhuskers are looking to carry the momentum that they had at the end of the 2024 season into this next one. It was the first time they’ve won at least seven games since 2016 when Mike Riley was the head coach.

This will be Rhule’s third season as head coach after he took over the Cornhuskers ahead of the 2023 season. He has compiled a 12-13 record in two seasons as head coach.

The Cornhuskers will open the 2025 season against the Cincinnati Bearcats on August 28. They’ll have their home opener the following week on September 6 against the Akron Zips.

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