Nebraska’s win over Michigan State honestly tells a story that’s divided into two wild halves. The Huskers raced to a 14-0 lead early. But most of the middle game looked like Michigan State might steal the show. And then by late in the third quarter, the Spartans had ripped off 21 straight points, taking a 21-14 lead and putting every Nebraska fan on edge. But then Dylan Raiola happened. Sure, he commemorated the game with a slow start, by getting hassled and sacked behind a still-shaky offensive line. But Raiola soon found his footing, and aggressive play was the saving grace against the Spartans.
Raiola hit Nyziah Hunter on a 59-yard screen pass for a back-breaking touchdown. The moment that swung the game and extended the lead to 31-21. Raiola’s take? “I wasn’t going to let it s