Thomas Fidone and the Nebraska football offense are feeling more confident than ever as the season approaches on Saturday.

The junior tight end is set to begin a new season after playing in all 12 games in 2023, starting eight. The Council Bluffs, Iowa, native told Husker Radio Network co-host Jessica Coody that he is eager for the season to get started.

“It’s exciting. All the work we’ve done over the last few months is starting to pay off. I know the team is excited to finally have someone else playing,” Fidone said.

Coody asked him how the offense had evolved under offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield in his second year.

“(More) confidence, honestly,” Fidone said. “I’ve been in the same system for two years now, and I don’t think I’ve had that since I’ve been here. You get comfortable with the calls, you get comfortable with the plays, you get comfortable with the coaches. But most importantly, you get comfortable with each other the most.”

Fidone missed significant time in his first two years as a Cornhusker after battling back-to-back knee injuries that sidelined him for most of the 2021 and 2022 seasons. The junior said he was ready to play another full season.

“I can’t wait. There are not many words to express how excited I am. To go there and do my job at the highest level and get better and better every game, every training… as long as I keep doing that and keep scoring every day, it’s going to be a good game,” Fidone said.

Fidone remained enthusiastic when Coody asked about confidence in the 2024 season with Dylan Raiola leading the offense.

“You see it every day, he’s a gamer. Everything he does, he does at the highest level. He practices hard – after practice, he does what a pro does. He watches film, he does the extra stuff… He does the little things well.”

– Thomas Fidone on Dylan Raiola

Fidone also discussed the internal expectations for the offense as the Huskers head into Saturday’s season opener against UTEP.

“We try to be the best version of ourselves. No self-inflicted mistakes. We believe that the only ones who can beat us are ourselves,” Fidone said.

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