Nebraska Cornhuskers' freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola has garnered significant attention for his striking resemblance to NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes, both in appearance and playing style. Raiola's impressive 59-yard touchdown pass in a dominant 40-7 victory over UTEP caught Mahomes' eye, prompting the Chiefs' quarterback to refer to Raiola as 'Lil cuzzo' on social media. Raiola, one of the top quarterback recruits in the country, has openly modeled his game after Mahomes, and Nebraska coach Matt Rhule has expressed confidence in Raiola's potential. Raiola's debut performance has sparked hopes that he could lead Nebraska to greater success in the competitive Big Ten conference. His viral moment and Mahomes’ public endorsement have further cemented his burgeoning reputation.