'Best Since We've Been Here': Dana Holgorsen, Donovan Raiola Praise Offensive Line, Talk Offense

No shortage of praise hit Nebraska's offensive line on Friday.

Offensive Coordinator Dana Holgorsen and offensive line coach Donovan Raiola were the first to meet with the media after the latest practice. Both have been pleased with the unit up front.

"As an offensive line coach, you're always preparing for the worst," Raiola said. "But going into training camp, the overall unit has been the best since we've been here."

Raiola said he hasn't been around many groups with the depth that Nebraska's O-line has right now, "from the top group to the last guy on the roster." That brings another level of excitement, but Holgorsen wants to see that unit, as well as the rest of the offense, show they can sustain drives.

"Being able stack seven, eight, nine, 10 plays, being able to sustain drives, is being able to make routine plays and get first downs and be able to stay out there," Holgorsen said. "We gotta be able to see if we're able to do that.

Holgorsen also spoke about the quarterbacks, including QB1 Dylan Raiola. The returning starter had a routine day off recently, with no issues.

"Other than that he's been out there playing every play, playing every rep, playing every period," Holgorsen said. "It's different when he's out there, from the communication, the confidence, just making routine plays and getting the other ones that come along with them."

As for the tackle battle, Raiola says the competition is "still wide open."

"Guys are battling," Raiola said. "We got a lot of guys with really good experience. Gunnar shows up. Turner's back. Teddy's back. You got Tyler Knaak over there. Obviously, Pritchett is here. They're all battling. They're all working hard.

"At the end of the day, we're gonna play the guy that's gonna execute and play with our technique and play with the effort that's required for us to be a championship level team."

Other topics discussed include the running backs "fighting for playing time", wide receivers, perimeter blocking, backup quarterback battles, and more. Holgorsen and Raiola's media appearances, as well as those from the players, are posted below. Continue scrolling for more coverage from Friday.

Coverage

Nebraska On SI | 'My Body's in the Best Shape It's Been In': Nebraska Quarterback Dylan Raiola Taking the Next Step
Nebraska On SI | Dana Holgorsen Enjoying 'Explosive' Wide Receiver Room Going into 2025
Nebraska Athletics | Holgorsen Discusses Husker Offense Prior to Saturday Scrimmage
Omaha World-Herald* | Nebraska's Dana Holgorsen: Dylan Raiola is making throws 'I've never seen before'
Omaha World-Herald* | Donovan Raiola offers rare compliment to Nebraska's deep and seasoned offensive line
Omaha World-Herald* | Strong training camp puts Nebraska's TJ Lateef in consideration for backup quarterback spot
Husker247 | Backup quarterback battle continues heading into final scrimmage of fall camp
Husker247 | Rundown from Holgorsen: QB1 in a really good spot, RB2 competition is on every play
HuskerOnline* | Coordinator report: Holgorsen eyes key element for second major scrimmage
HuskerOnline* | Nebraska Friday Fall Camp Nuggets: Offense gears up for second scrimmage
Hastings Tribune* | Husker notes: Dylan Raiola impressing at QB, Turner Corcoran adding depth the Nebraska's OL
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