Nebraska names Anthony Colandrea starting quarterback for season opener
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 9:09 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Nebraska has appointed Anthony Colandrea as the starting quarterback for its season opener against the Ohio Bobcats on September 5. Colandrea joins Nebraska after a successful junior year at UNLV, where he earned the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year award. He throws for over 3,400 yards and adds rushing ability with 10 touchdowns. Nebraska seeks a new starter following Dylan Raiola's transfer to Oregon. The Cornhuskers will kick off the 2026 season at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln.
- •Anthony Colandrea will start against Ohio Bobcats on September 5.
- •He was a standout at UNLV, exceeding 3,400 passing yards last season.
- •Dylan Raiola transferred to Oregon, creating an opening for Colandrea.
- •Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. CT at Memorial Stadium.
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Nebraska's season-opening opponent announces starting quarterback
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — Nebraska announces starting quarterback for season opener
"Ohio has named Nick Poulos as the starting quarterback for the season opener against Nebraska this Saturday in Lincoln.
"Nebraska has named Anthony Colandrea as its starting quarterback for the season opener against the Ohio Bobcats.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 9:09 AMNebraska's season-opening opponent announces starting quarterback
Ohio has named Nick Poulos as the starting quarterback for the season opener against Nebraska this Saturday in Lincoln.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 9:07 AMNebraska announces starting quarterback for season opener
Nebraska has named Anthony Colandrea as its starting quarterback for the season opener against the Ohio Bobcats.
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