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Colandrea's Style Caused Havoc for UNLV's Opponents. Will It for Nebraska Against Big Ten Defenses?
Anthony Colandrea threw for 3,459 yards and 23 touchdowns last season, giving Nebraska a mobile quarterback after turnover and sack problems.
- Nebraska signed transfer quarterback Anthony Colandrea, the 2025 Mountain West offensive player of the year, following stints with Virginia and UNLV. Colandrea joined the Huskers on Aug. 4, 2026.
- Following Dylan Raiola's departure to Oregon, the Cornhuskers sought a more mobile quarterback after Raiola was sacked 49 times over two years in Big Ten play. His 9.7% sack rate tied for eighth highest nationally.
- Last season, Colandrea threw for 3,459 yards and 23 touchdowns while rushing for 649 yards and 10 scores. His 5.7% sack rate ranked third in quarterback rushing yards per game at 46.3 in the Mountain West.
- Nebraska Coach Matt Rhule expects Offensive Coordinator Dana Holgorsen to utilize Colandrea's running ability without constraint. Rhule noted the biggest adjustment involves handling the intense media spotlight in Lincoln.
- Although Colandrea started 31 games at previous schools, he never faced a ranked opponent. In the Big Ten, he could face three top-five teams—Indiana, Oregon, and Ohio State—over six games in October and November.
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Colandrea's style caused havoc for UNLV's opponents. Will it for Nebraska against Big Ten defenses?
Anthony Colandrea has quickly bonded with his Nebraska teammates. The Cornhuskers hope he can lead them to more Big Ten victories than his predecessor.
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