In Reply to: UCLA spread is -12. I would definitely take the points posted by Bruinfan4ever on September 29, 2026 at 11:54:28
Than he had at Nebby. He wasn't getting lucky out there, he clearly had total command of the offense, was cool, calm and collected in the pocket, was moving through all of his progressions, delivering the ball on time for timing routes and throwing with accuracy, touch and velocity. He showed himself to be a much better QB than any QB on our roster. His true freshman year at Neb he threw a bunch of picks, but had already cut that way down in year two in which prior to his season ending injury in game 9 had a stat line of 18tds to 6ints. Conversely, in his 4th year as a starting QB, Nico's current 9 game stat pace is 12tds to 6ints. Moreover, he hasn't demonstrated the decision-making or arm talent that Raiola showed on Saturday.
I'm not saying I wouldn't take the points, but I think it is foolish to write off Raiola's performance this past weekend as a fluke.