The Nebraska Cornhuskers, Dylan Raiola, and head coach Matt Rhule are facing criticism after losing to Iowa 13-10 on Friday via a last-second 53-yard field goal.
- Despite holding a 10-0 halftime lead and limiting Iowa to just 20 total offensive yards in the first half, Nebraska was shut out in the second half as Iowa rallied for the victory.
- Iowa managed only five first downs compared to Nebraska’s 20 and totaled just 164 yards of offense against Nebraska’s 334.
- Despite the disparities, Nebraska allowed Iowa to claw back and secure the win, improving to 8-4 while the Cornhuskers dropped to 6-6 in their season finale.
- Raiola completed 22-of-32 passes for 190 yards, while running back Dante Dowdell contributed with 13 carries for 50 yards and one touchdown.
- Iowa quarterback Jackson Stratton completed 8-of-15 passes for 115 yards and one touchdown, with kicker Drew Stevens contributing seven points.
- Nebraska ended their season with losses in five of their last six games, finishing 13th in the Big Ten Conference.
- Fans criticized Raiola and Rhule on social media for squandering their lead against the Hawkeyes, noting that the quarterback failed to deliver a “Mahomes-like” performance despite his efforts.
- The Cornhuskers remain bowl eligible despite the loss on Saturday.q
