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Nebraska football finalizes starters ahead of season opener against Ohio

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 6:55 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Nebraska football finalizes starters ahead of season opener against Ohio

Summary

As Nebraska football prepares for its first game of the 2026 season against Ohio on September 5th, head coach Matt Rhule has outlined key starters for the offense and defense. Anthony Colandrea is set to start as quarterback, with Isaiah Mozee likely leading in the running back position. Major roles have been established on defense, particularly with Cameron Lenhardt expected at one defensive end position. Injuries and competition among players like Tree Babalade and Gunnar Gottula have shaped the offensive line. In addition to player placements, ESPN will no longer feature a ticker during college football games this season, aiming for a cleaner broadcast. This move has sparked reactions regarding ESPN's strategy and competition with other networks.

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Status Watch

•Nebraska's season opener is on September 5 against Ohio.
•Anthony Colandrea will start at quarterback for the Cornhuskers.
•Isaiah Mozee likely to be the starting running back.
•ESPN is eliminating the ticker for college football broadcasts.
•Cameron Lenhardt expected to start on defense for Nebraska.

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What they're saying

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The Offense Unless you are just now checking into the Nebraska football season, since we are approximately one week away from the first game of the 2026 season, you likely already know that a lot of my projections for starters for Dana Holgorsen’s offense have been made clear with the exception of one position: Running […]
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