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Nebraska Tops Maryland 34-31 on Raiola’s Late TD Pass

The victory moves Nebraska to 5-1, extending Maryland’s late-game slump at home.

Dylan Raiola #15 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers scrambles against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium on October 4, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Maryland head coach Michael Locksley reacts during the first half of a NCAA college football game against Nebraska, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Maryland quarterback Malik Washington (7) is sacked by Nebraska defensive lineman Kade Pietrzak (93) during the first half of a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Overview

  • Dylan Raiola led an 81-yard, seven-play drive and hit Dane Key for a 3-yard touchdown with 1:08 remaining to seal the win.
  • Raiola went 20-of-29 for 260 yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions, including a 67-yard pick-six by Dontay Joyner.
  • Emmett Johnson powered the ground game with 176 rushing yards and broke a 50-yard run that set up a fourth-quarter field goal.
  • Maryland freshman Malik Washington completed 27 of 37 passes for 249 yards and a touchdown, and a late intentional grounding call hindered the Terps’ final drive.
  • Maryland’s penalties and special teams issues resurfaced, with six first-half flags and an 85-yard Huskers kick return setting up points, as Nebraska improved to 2-1 in Big Ten play.