Jan 3, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers football assistant coach Donovan Raiola (left), Dylan Raiola (center) and athletic director Trev Alberts sit courtside before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Dylan is the top quarterback recruit in the 2024 class. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports

The defending Super Bowl MVP, Patrick Mahomes, is only a few days away from leading the Kansas City Chiefs back into battle to kick off the new season.

Mahomes was tuned into week one of the college football season and noticed a big play from a player who modeled his game after him. Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola’s touchdown pass against UTEP caught plenty of attention on social media as the Chiefs star reposted on his X account on Saturday with the affectionate ‘Lil cuzzo!!’ nickname.

Raiola went viral in July for showing up to Cornhuskers’ camp looking like his idol, Mahomes. Every detail, down to the sunglasses and facial hair, and everyone was surprised by his commitment to the look. Former Chiefs star Tyreek Hill even responded to the post via his X account, with Mahomes labeling the young quarterback his ‘lil cuzzo.’

Nebraska’s season is underway, and the young quarterback hopes to achieve the same level of success as his Super Bowl-winning idol. The freshman threw for over 200 yards and two touchdown passes in the Cornhuskers’ rout of the Miners.