Oregon rallies past Nebraska 17-14 as Raiola sparks fourth quarter

Freshman Brandon Smith ran for 34 yards on six carries

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 47m1 min read

What happened: Oregon ran 79 offensive plays and 69 defensive plays in the comeback. Brock Thomas handled the first three quarters before Dylan Raiola took over for 37 snaps in the final 15 minutes. True freshman Jalen Lott logged 49 snaps alongside Dakorien Moore and Messiah Hampton.

Why it matters: The rotation followed a week of open competition amid mounting injuries. Evan Stewart's absence pushed Lott into a full-time receiver role. Devon Jackson played 56 snaps to cement the lead linebacker spot during a stout defensive stretch.

By the numbers: Offense 79 plays, defense 69. QBs: Thomas 42, Raiola 37. RBs: Dierre Hill 44, Jordon Davison 30, Smith 14 for 34 yards. WRs: Moore 79, Hampton 59, Lott 49. LBs: Jackson 56, Jerry Mixon 37, Dylan Williams 29.

What to watch: Oregon now sorts receiver and safety depth with starters sidelined. Availability in the secondary shapes the next game plan.

Sources

Yahoo CFB 2026-10-19T18:36:48.816079+00:00

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