The game appeared to move fast late for Raiola against Illinois. It needs to be said that the freshman QB clearly rates as the best offensive weapon for Nebraska. But during a second half in which the Huskers never trailed, even against a stacked box, they must run the ball better.

Nebraska plays well in spots in a game, shoots itself in the foot and manages to force an OT. Then in OT, the Huskers have another agonizing meltdown and lose the game with a whimper. Sad story. Here we go again,