Nebraska and Ohio prepare for season opening matchup at Memorial Stadium

Sports Illustrated • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 12:41 PM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Nebraska and Ohio prepare for season opening matchup at Memorial Stadium

Summary

Nebraska and Ohio meet Saturday at Memorial Stadium for their season opener. Both teams enter the contest with new quarterbacks leading their respective offenses. Anthony Colandrea takes over as the starter for Nebraska, while Nick Poulos leads the Ohio Bobcats into the game. The matchup marks the beginning of the 2026 season for both programs. Coaches and staff have spent the preseason evaluating personnel to finalize preparations for this opening week engagement. The game serves as the first competitive test for these new starters in their respective systems.

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Key Details

•Nebraska hosts Ohio at Memorial Stadium this Saturday.
•Anthony Colandrea enters the game as the new starting quarterback for Nebraska.
•Nick Poulos serves as the starting quarterback for Ohio.
•The contest marks the season opener for both football programs.

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Nebraska’s Anthony Colandrea and Ohio’s Nick Poulos enter 2026 as new starters. See how the quarterbacks compare ahead of the season opener.
— Sports Illustratedby Mike Delaware

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