Nebraska football's offensive playmakers could have more use in Saturday's game at Indiana.

During his show Thursday morning, FOX college football analyst Joel Klatt talked about Huskers quarterback Dylan Raiola and his assessment of the freshman so far this season. On his podcast of the same name, Klatt praised Raiola's ability to improve Nebraska's offense compared to last season.

“The biggest improvement … for Nebraska is certainly on the offensive side and it's certainly in the hands of their quarterback – true freshman Dylan Raiola,” Klatt said on “The Joel Klatt Show.” “This guy is incredibly talented. I'm telling you that. I knew it was just from watching the games, but then you look at the tape. He jumps off the line.”

Klatt continued with his thoughts on Nebraska's improved offense, but was hesitant to heap more praise on the Big Red. The “Big Noon Kickoff” guest and color analyst for FOX’s premier college football timeslot instead talked about the lack of talented receivers surrounding Raiola.

“They have a few guys they can throw to, but nothing that jumps or pops or scares you as a defense. I think that’s really the only thing that’s really holding this offense back,” Klatt said.

The Huskers are on track to have two receivers who surpass last year's top receiver target, Billy Kemp. Kemp finished his 2023 season with 35 catches for 310 yards and a touchdown, followed by tight end Thomas Fidone with 25 catches for 260 yards and four scores.

In six games in 2024, transfers Jahmal Banks and Isaiah Neyor caught 21 and 17 passes, respectively. Banks has 283 receiving yards with two touchdowns, while Neyor leads the team with 291 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Freshman Jacory Barney Jr. was in the mix with 19 receptions for 149 yards while contributing seven carries for 104 yards and two scores.

Although the receiving and passing stats have improved significantly compared to last season, Nebraska is still in the middle of the pack nationally on offense. The Big Red average just under 27 points per game, ranking 61st, while their passing performance per game is 53rd (234.8). The Huskers threw for just 1,631 yards in 12 games a season ago, while Raiola himself has already thrown for 1,358 yards this year and has a completion rate of nearly 67%.

Klatt had some compliments for the Husker offense in his final thoughts on the Big Red.

“Isaiah Neyor is a pretty good outside player. They have.” respectable Players on the outside – but no real threat. “If Raiola ever got a threat, this Nebraska team would be incredible,” Klatt said.

Klatt added that Banks, Neyor and the rest of the receiving corps are “serviceable” and that Raiola's talent with his deep throws and accuracy makes Nebraska “dangerous enough.” Klatt concluded his point by saying that the freshman quarterback's ability to avoid turnovers was the main reason the Huskers are 5-1.

Klatt will be in the booth in Bloomington on Saturday to call the Nebraska-Indiana contest for FOX, and he will also appear on the pregame show “Big Noon Kickoff.” Kickoff is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. CDT.

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