Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule has long shown confidence in trusting young quarterbacks to lead his offense. But this time, the move comes under extremely difficult circumstances. Freshman Dylan Raiola will miss the rest of the season after suffering a significant leg injury. With Raiola sidelined, the attention now shifts to T.J. Lateef , the freshman from Compton, California, who is expected to lead the Huskers when they face UCLA on Saturday night.

While Lateef entered the program with less national hype than Raiola, Lateef is hardly an unknown talent. A former Elite 11 quarterback, Lateef was highly regarded for his balanced skill set, combining strong pocket presence with athletic mobility. Among those rallying behind the young signal caller is former Nebraska linebacker Will Compt

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