Prize recruit Dylan Raiola is sharp in his debut as Nebraska overpowers UTEP 40-7
— Dylan Raiola passed for 238 yards and two touchdowns in his college debut and Nebraska beat UTEP 40-7 Saturday for its first win in a season opener in five years.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
UTEP Miners
7
Nebraska Cornhuskers
40
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| NEB | 7 | 23 | 7 | 3 | 40 |
Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) · 86,072 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ North Dakota State Bison | L 7-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs San José State Spartans | L 11-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Nevada Wolf Pack | L 13-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ New Mexico Lobos | L 7-61 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Oregon State Beavers | L 7-33 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 9:22 7-40
Tristan Alvano 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:34 7-37
Gabe Ervin Jr. 1 Yd Run (Tristan Alvano Kick)
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Touchdown 0:02 7-30
Jahmal Banks 21 Yd pass from Dylan Raiola (Tristan Alvano Kick)
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Touchdown 5:34 7-23
Gabe Ervin Jr. 3 Yd Run (Tristan Alvano Kick)
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Touchdown 10:04 7-16
Isaiah Neyor 59 Yd pass from Dylan Raiola (Tristan Alvano Kick)
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Safety 10:29 7-9
Ty Robinson Safety
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Touchdown 2:24 7-7
Kam Thomas 38 Yd pass from Skyler Locklear (Buzz Flabiano Kick)
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Touchdown 9:00 0-7
Dante Dowdell 5 Yd Run (Tristan Alvano Kick)
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UTEP
3 plays, 10 yards, 0:59 · End of Game
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NEB 0:59
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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UTEP 3:03
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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NEB 4:31
5 plays, 13 yards, 1:07 · Downs
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UTEP 5:38
8 plays, 25 yards, 3:36 · Interception
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NEB 9:22
17 plays, 87 yards, 9:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:22 7-40
Tristan Alvano 20 Yd Field Goal
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UTEP 3:48
7 plays, 26 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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NEB 5:34
11 plays, 73 yards, 5:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:34 7-37
Gabe Ervin Jr. 1 Yd Run (Tristan Alvano Kick)
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UTEP 10:38
8 plays, 16 yards, 4:22 · Punt
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NEB 0:02
9 plays, 59 yards, 2:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:02 7-30
Jahmal Banks 21 Yd pass from Dylan Raiola (Tristan Alvano Kick)
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UTEP 2:05
7 plays, 27 yards, 3:22 · Interception
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NEB 5:34
8 plays, 63 yards, 3:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:34 7-23
Gabe Ervin Jr. 3 Yd Run (Tristan Alvano Kick)
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UTEP 9:19
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:45 · Punt
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NEB 10:04
2 plays, 59 yards, 0:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:04 7-16
Isaiah Neyor 59 Yd pass from Dylan Raiola (Tristan Alvano Kick)
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UTEP 10:29
2 plays, -3 yards, 0:19 · SAFETY
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Safety 10:29 7-9
Ty Robinson Safety
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NEB 10:48
7 plays, 47 yards, 4:02 · Fumble
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UTEP 14:50
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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NEB 1:17
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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UTEP 2:24
3 plays, 63 yards, 0:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:24 7-7
Kam Thomas 38 Yd pass from Skyler Locklear (Buzz Flabiano Kick)
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NEB 3:06
7 plays, 34 yards, 3:29 · Downs
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UTEP 6:35
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:25 · Punt
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NEB 9:00
12 plays, 72 yards, 5:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:00 0-7
Dante Dowdell 5 Yd Run (Tristan Alvano Kick)
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
UTEP
NEB
12
1st Downs
30
3-10
3rd down efficiency
11-17
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-2
205
Total Yards
507
149
Passing
284
16/26
Comp/Att
25/36
5.7
Yards per pass
7.9
56
Rushing
223
24
Rushing Attempts
47
2.3
Yards per rush
4.7
9-76
Penalties
3-35
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
0
21:28
Possession
38:32
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