Nebraska’s heartbreaking 21–17 loss to USC drops the Huskers to 6–3 on the season — and fans everywhere are feeling the sting. In this postgame breakdown, Jon dives deep into what went wrong and what still gives him hope. From Dylan Raiola’s injury to TJ Lateef’s unexpected debut, the offense faced major challenges but still showed flashes of potential.

Jon breaks down three critical frustrations: Nebraska’s painfully slow two-minute offense, the puzzling fourth-and-one decision that led to a missed long field goal, and Matt Rhule’s heated game management moments. Despite the loss, the defense held USC to just 135 passing yards — an impressive feat — but couldn’t stop the Trojans’ relentless ground game.

What does this loss mean for Matt Rhule’s future, the offensive line, and Nebraska’s bowl hopes? Is the Raiola injury season-ending? Can Lateef step up as QB1? Jon gives his candid thoughts on the team’s direction, what must change in the trenches, and why he still believes the program is trending upward — even after a gut punch like this.

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