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Nebraska defeats Ohio 49-21 in season opening game at Memorial Stadium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 12:11 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Nebraska defeats Ohio 49-21 in season opening game at Memorial Stadium

Summary

Nebraska opened its season with a 49-21 victory over Ohio at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on September 5, 2026. While the Cornhuskers held a slim lead at halftime, the team pulled away in the second half to secure the win. Freshman Jamal Rule paced the offense in his collegiate debut, rushing for over 100 yards and scoring three touchdowns. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea added nearly 300 passing yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions. Although the team successfully covered the spread, questions remain regarding the defensive performance throughout the contest. Ohio remains a contender in the Mid-American Conference, marking the victory as a significant early test for Nebraska.

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By the Numbers

•Nebraska defeated Ohio 49-21 at Memorial Stadium on September 5, 2026.
•Freshman Jamal Rule rushed for over 100 yards and three touchdowns.
•Anthony Colandrea recorded nearly 300 passing yards and three touchdowns.
•The Cornhuskers broke open a competitive halftime game with a strong second half.

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12:11 PMYahoo Sports — Corn Nation Overreaction: Digesting the Huskers’ 49-21 Season-Opening Win

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On this week’s Corn Nation Overreaction, Jake and Greg break down the season-opening win over the Ohio Bobcats. 49-21. Nebraska covered the spread. On paper, it looks like a big, bad victory. But if you watched the game, you may have…concerns. It wouldn’t be the most unheard of thing for an upstart from the Mid-American […]
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