adidas have officially added rising quarterback Dylan Raiola to their growing collegiate football roster, locking in the University of Nebraska star as one of its newest student-athlete partners.
Raiola made waves in his freshman season, starting all 13 games and throwing for a record-breaking 2819 yards – the most ever by a freshman in Cornhuskers history – alongside 13 touchdowns. His standout performance helped lead Nebraska to its first bowl appearance since 2016, and earned him a semifinalist nod for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year award.
‘Heading into my second season, the goal remains the same: help build the next era of Nebraska football and leave a legacy that makes our fans proud,’ said Raiola. ‘Joining the adidas family is a huge honour, and their support fuels my journey as we build something special in Lincoln.’
As part of the partnership, Raiola will continue wearing adidas Adizero cleats on game day and feature in upcoming marketing campaigns for the Three Stripes.
‘Dylan is one of the most exciting young quarterbacks in the country,’ said Chris McGuire, VP of Sports Marketing at adidas. ‘His leadership, talent, and commitment to Nebraska football make him a perfect addition to our elite roster of athletes.’
He now joins a stacked adidas Football lineup that includes Patrick Mahomes, Tua Tagovailoa, Trevor Lawrence, Brock Purdy, and many more, as well as a new wave of top rookies led by Heisman winner Travis Hunter.