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Nebraska Cornhuskers dominate Bowling Green Falcons 56-7 in Lincoln

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Nebraska Cornhuskers dominate Bowling Green Falcons 56-7 in Lincoln

Summary

The Nebraska Cornhuskers secured a decisive 56-7 victory against the Bowling Green Falcons on September 12, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. The game quickly demonstrated a significant disparity in competition, as Nebraska's strong offensive play overwhelmed the Falcons, who struggled after a previous loss to an FCS opponent. Highlights included significant performances from quarterback Anthony Colandrea and running back Jamal Rule, who both contributed to a robust offensive showing. The Cornhuskers are slated to face North Dakota next week, while Bowling Green will look to regroup.

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By the Numbers

•Nebraska led decisively after dominating the first half.
•Anthony Colandrea threw for two touchdowns despite an interception.
•Jamal Rule highlighted his performance with a 59-yard run.
•Bowling Green struggled to find offensive rhythm throughout the game.
•Nebraska will compete against North Dakota next week.

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12:47 AMYahoo Sports — Report Card: Huskers 56, Bowling Green Falcons 7

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It didn’t take long Saturday night to confirm my preseason thought that Bowling Green wouldn’t be able to compete with Nebraska. It probably took a few minutes longer than it needed to, due to Jacory Barney’s mishandle of the second pass of the game. But it was clear early on that the Falcons loss to […]
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