Nebraska football registers home victory against Bowling Green
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 3:10 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Nebraska defeated Bowling Green at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday. Anthony Colandrea led the offense with 222 passing yards and four touchdowns, along with 33 rushing yards. The defensive unit limited Bowling Green to 75 yards outside of two third-quarter drives, recording two takeaways including a scoop-and-score by Derek Wacker and an interception by Donovan Jones. While the special teams unit managed a blocked punt, it faced challenges with penalties and a missed 55-yard field goal attempt from Kyle Cunanan. The game featured pre-game and in-game tributes recognizing the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, including first responder appearances and a themed light show. Nebraska prepares to face its final non-conference opponent before transitioning to Big Ten play.
- •Anthony Colandrea recorded 222 passing yards and four touchdowns in the Nebraska victory.
- •The defense forced two takeaways including a fumble return touchdown by Derek Wacker.
- •Bowling Green struggled for yardage, gaining only 75 yards outside of two third-quarter scoring drives.
- •Special teams units recorded a blocked punt but struggled with penalties and a missed 55-yard field goal.
- •Memorial Stadium hosted tributes marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
- 3:10 AMYahoo Sports — Four Observations from Nebraska Football's Win Over Bowling Green
"The ups and downs of special teams, a big day from Anthony Colandrea, the Blackshirts, and America.
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