Colandrea named Nebraska starting quarterback as season approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 12:01 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule announced Anthony Colandrea as the starting quarterback for the 2026 season following a fall scrimmage. Colandrea, who has a history of starting games at Virginia and UNLV, will lead the team against Ohio on September 5. Concerns continue regarding Nebraska's sellout streak in light of dwindling attendance, while the volleyball team prepares for its first match of the week. Nebraska's athletics department is also facing challenges in ticket sales, mirroring trends at other schools like Minnesota.
- •Anthony Colandrea was named starting quarterback for Nebraska.
- •He will start against Ohio on September 5.
- •Nebraska's volleyball team prepares for their first match this week.
- •Concerns grow over Nebraska's worsening sellout streak.
- •Minnesota is trying unique promotions to boost attendance.
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Corn Flakes: Sellout Streak, Colandrea to Start and Corgi Races
"Plus, Husker volleyball has their first match this week!
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