Anthony Colandrea ranks ninth among Big Ten quarterbacks

USA TODAY Sports has ranked Anthony Colandrea ninth among Big Ten quarterbacks. Colandrea, a transfer from UNLV, is entering the season following Dylan Raiola's departure and comes off a season with 3,459 passing yards and 23 touchdowns. The ranking places Colandrea in the top half of the conference, positioning him among quarterbacks that Nebraska will face this season, including five who rank higher than him. Colandrea is noted for his improvisational skills and strong running ability, which he showcased last season with 649 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns. The conference's quarterback play will be pivotal in pursuing a fourth consecutive national title, according to analysis.

• 9:04 AMYahoo Sports — Anthony Colandrea ranks ninth in USA TODAY Sports' QB rankings