Nebraska Cornhuskers assistant coach Donovan Raiola. Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Matt Rhule addresses Donovan Raiola-Luke Fickell postgame exchange

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Nov 26, 2024 8:11 PM ET

Nebraska assistant Donovan Raiola is brushing aside his postgame exchange with Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell.

Raiola, who is Nebraska’s offensive line coach, was captured on video giving a thumbs-up to Fickell after the Cornhuskers’ 44-25 win over the Badgers at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. The two coaches exchanged words, and then a security officer went over and grabbed Raiola.

It was unclear what the exchange was about, but Nebraska is brushing it aside.

On Monday, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule said Raiola described the situation as “no big deal.”

Matt Rhule says OL coach Donovan Raiola called his brief interaction with a Luke Fickell security officer "no big deal." Officer grabbed Raiola's arm after some sort of verbal chat between Raiola and Fickell.

— Sam McKewon (@swmckewonOWH) November 25, 2024

Raiola is the uncle of Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola, who went 28-of-38 for 293 yards and one touchdown in the game. Donovan is in his third season as an offensive line coach for the Huskers. Fickell is in his second full season as Wisconsin’s head coach.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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