Nebraska Quarterback Dylan Raiola Pre-Akron Quotes

On being patient and making explosive plays
“It is hard, but the way Coach Rhule runs his program is with discipline in everything we do. That carries over to the football field. My role is to read the defense and if it allows me to push the ball down the field and if not, get the ball in play and let my guys catch and run; they do that very well. Like he (Coach Holgorsen) always says routine plays – routine plays lead to x plays, and x plays lead to first downs, and first downs lead to touchdowns.”

On having freedom from coaches
“I love it. It gives us the best ability to make plays happen. For that to happen, all our guys have to be focused and know what we’re doing so kudos to them. It doesn’t mean anything if I know it all and they don’t, but they know everything I’m thinking. It’s pretty cool to have that much freedom.”

On being back in Memorial Stadium
“I am excited to be back home; it’s a special place. Every time we practice in the stadium, even though no one is in there, it’s a special feeling. To run out of the tunnel for the tunnel walk and the whole experience of a game day here is second to none in college football. There is no reason the top recruits and top players in the country shouldn’t want to come play at a place like this. They’ll see what the atmosphere is like and when we run out there to play and keep attacking the way we’ve been attacking.”