## Nebraska Football: Husker QB Dylan Raiola Opens Up About Injury Situation
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola made his first public comments since suffering an ankle injury in the Huskers' season-opening loss to Northwestern.
Injury Update
Speaking to reporters on Monday, Raiola said that he is "doing okay" and that the injury is "not as bad as it could have been." He added that he is "hoping to be back on the field soon."
Raiola was injured in the fourth quarter of the Northwestern game when he was sacked by Wildcats defensive end Adetomiwa Adebawore. He was helped off the field and did not return.
Timeline for Return
The Huskers have not provided a specific timeline for Raiola's return, but head coach Matt Rhule said that he is "day-to-day." Rhule added that he is "hopeful" that Raiola will be able to play in the Huskers' next game against Georgia Southern on Saturday.
Raiola's Importance to the Huskers
Raiola is a highly touted recruit who is considered to be one of the best quarterbacks in the country. He was expected to be the Huskers' starting quarterback this season, and his injury is a major blow to the team.
If Raiola is unable to play on Saturday, the Huskers will likely turn to redshirt freshman Chubba Purdy to start at quarterback. Purdy started the second half of the Northwestern game and led the Huskers to a touchdown drive on their first possession.