Nebraska Cornhuskers move to 5-0 after win against Maryland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 9:07 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Maryland Terrapins 48-23 on October 3 during Homecoming Saturday, improving to 5-0 this season. This marks the first time Nebraska has reached a 5-0 record since 2016 and is their best start in Big Ten play since 2017. Wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer had 10 receptions for 147 yards and 2 touchdowns, while quarterback Anthony Colandrea passed for 238 yards and 3 touchdowns alongside 108 rushing yards. Nebraska now leads the all-time series against Maryland 4-1 and will host Indiana next on October 10.
- •Nebraska improves to 5-0, first time since 2016.
- •Huskers score 34 unanswered points after a slow start.
- •Kwazi Gilmer records 10 receptions for 147 yards.
- •Anthony Colandrea throws for 238 yards and rushes for 108.
- •Next game is against Indiana on October 10.
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — Social media reacts to Nebraska's victory over Maryland
"For the first time since 2016, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are 5-0.
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