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Raiola Leads Oregon Fourth-Quarter Rally Past Nebraska
One week after being benched, Dylan Raiola entered late and guided the Ducks to a gritty victory against his former team.
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Late-Game Heroics Secure Win
Dylan Raiola entered the game in the fourth quarter after Oregon trailed by eight points and delivered a 17-14 victory over Nebraska. He completed 11 of 18 passes for 59 yards while directing a field-goal drive that cut the deficit to 14-9 with 7:18 remaining. A 4-yard touchdown pass to Jamari Johnson with 28 seconds left gave the Ducks the lead and the win at Autzen Stadium.
Coaching Decision and Team Response
Brock Thomas started at quarterback but the offense managed just two field goals through three quarters along with seven punts and a fumble. Oregon coach Dan Lanning turned to Raiola for a spark, and the move revived the run game and overall rhythm. The Ducks improved to 4-2 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten.
Season Challenges Continue
The win kept Oregon's season alive on a day when five top-10 teams lost. Lanning noted the team is missing several players including Jeremiah McClellan, Evan Stewart and Dante Moore, forcing adjustments to the offensive approach. The defense continues to improve, but consistent offensive production remains a work in progress.
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