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Watch: Zach Bryan Brings Dylan Raiola on Stage

Country artist shares spotlight with freshman Nebraska quarterback at Omaha concert

Caleb Sisk

Zach Bryan performs at Wells Fargo Arena on April 25, 2024, in Des Moines. Iowa.
Zach Bryan performs at Wells Fargo Arena on April 25, 2024, in Des Moines. Iowa. / Lily Smith/The Register / USA TODAY

There is a difference between being a superstar quarterback and a celebrity in the world of football, but one guy who might be both as a college freshman is Dylan Raiola.

Raiola is widely expected to be Nebraska's starting quarterback this fall after decommitting from Georgia last December and flipping to the Cornhuskers. His first performance on Nebraska's biggest stage -- Memorial Stadium -- happened last weekend in the Huskers' spring game, and his strong showing has Husker fans' hopes soaring.

Tuesday night, he had the chance to enjoy a moment on a different stage.

Country music artist Zach Bryan was performing at the CHI Health Center in Omaha when the "Something In the Orange" singer brought up Raiola. Video of the talented artist and quarterback on stage is below.

Bryan is a rising star in country music and might have some hardware following a successful year. Raiola also might earn some hardware if the comparisons of him to Patrick Mahomes prove accurate.

Raiola wasn't the only Husker to share the stage with Bryan. On Monday night, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule did likewise as Bryan closed out the first of his two Omaha concerts.

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CALEB SISK

Caleb Sisk I has been a sports writer since 2023. He joined HuskerMax and Nebraska On SI in 2024, where he focused on recruiting coverage for one of the nation’s most intriguing programs. His career began in 2020 as a video editor while still in high school. He quickly tried something new when he went to graphic design in 2022 and created his own brand. This led to early success and an easy choice for Sisk when it came to being more involved in sports coverage. He has covered a number of programs, including Tennessee, Cincinnati, Kansas, and more. Sisk also contributes to High School on SI.

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