Nebraska names Anthony Colandrea starting quarterback for season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 9:45 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Nebraska has named Anthony Colandrea as the starting quarterback for their season opener against Ohio on September 5. Head coach Matt Rhule highlighted Colandrea's competitive nature and ability to extend plays, praising his athleticism and versatility. Colandrea previously threw for 3,459 yards and 23 touchdowns last season at UNLV, adding 10 rushing touchdowns to his record. The Cornhuskers aim to leverage his skills in the upcoming season to improve their offensive performance.
- •Colandrea starts against Ohio on September 5.
- •He threw for 3,459 yards and 23 touchdowns at UNLV last season.
- •Matt Rhule praised Colandrea's competitiveness and athleticism.
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — Nebraska turns to UNLV transfer as starting quarterback for 2026
"The Cornhuskers named their signal caller for the season opener.
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