Matt Rhule's Full Press Conference After Nebraska's Win over Ohio
Anthony Colandrea completed 18 of 32 passes for 275 yards and three touchdowns as Nebraska opened Matt Rhule’s fourth season with a 49-21 win.
- On Saturday, Nebraska defeated Ohio 49-21 at Memorial Stadium, with quarterback Anthony Colandrea passing for 275 yards and three touchdowns in the Cornhuskers' season opener.
- Temperatures recorded at 105 degrees made this one of Nebraska's hottest home games in history, challenging both teams throughout the contest.
- Nebraska scored the game's final 21 points to pull away, while Ohio received $1.6 million for the appearance; Colandrea completed 18 of 32 passes.
- The Cornhuskers will host Bowling Green in Lincoln on September 12 at 6 p.m., with the Falcons entering after a loss to Tarleton State on Saturday.
- This victory marks the 100th season-opening win in program history, though the Cornhuskers remain 15-12 over their last 27 games under Matt Rhule.
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Huskers outscore Ohio 42-8, win opener - Nebraska City News-Press
After trailing 13-7 with 10:27 to go in the second quarter, the Nebraska football team outscored visiting Ohio 42-8 on the way to a 49-21 win in the home-opener of the 2026 season at Lincoln’s Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5.
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The first half of Nebraska football’s season opener against Ohio wasn’t as polished as it could’ve been, but the Huskers got the job done at the end of the day to win 49-21. The Bobcats fought hard Saturday afternoon but were overwhelmed by Nebraska’s offense, especially in the second half. A new starting quarterback with a variety of weapons to hand off or throw to proved to be too much for Ohio.
Anthony Colandrea, Nebraska pull away late against Ohio
Anthony Colandrea threw for three touchdowns and ran for a fourth while Jamal Rule scored three times in his collegiate debut as Nebraska beat Ohio 49-21 in a nonconference game Saturday afternoon in Lincoln, Neb.Colandrea, the 2025 Mountain West Offen...
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