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Nebraska football releases player power rankings ahead of Ohio season opener

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Nebraska football releases player power rankings ahead of Ohio season opener

Summary

Nebraska football has unveiled its latest player power rankings as the team prepares to open the season against Ohio this Saturday. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea holds the tenth spot, as staff look for him to adapt to Big Ten defensive schemes from the pocket. The coaching staff has noted positive developments in tight end depth, with Luke Lindenmeyer, Carter Nelson, and Eric Ingwerson drawing praise during fall camp. On the defensive side, Cameron Lenhardt is moving to an edge position within a four-man front, while Andrew Marshall maintains his status as a locked-in starter at cornerback. Wide receiver and return specialist Jacory Barney Jr. is also recognized for his preseason all-conference status. The team is looking to establish offensive momentum in this initial matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Nebraska faces Ohio in its season-opening game this Saturday.
•Anthony Colandrea enters the season as the primary quarterback.
•Cameron Lenhardt moves to a four-man defensive front for this season.
•Jacory Barney Jr. earned preseason all-conference honors as a punt returner.
•Dana Holgorsen highlighted improved performance from tight ends during fall camp.

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1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Nebraska Football Player Power Rankings: Game One – Ohio

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Welcome my most recent edition of my Nebraska football player power rankings. As I have said before, this list will be completely subjective in several ways and may not follow a logical path. Or maybe it will. This power ranking list will be a combination of the most important, most impactful, a recent contribution, waiting […]
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