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The Big Ten has won each of the last three national championships and looks poised to make it four in a row. With the first installment of the CFP rankings, six conference teams are ranked in the Top 25.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 4

Colandrea, Huskers Look to Bounce Back Following Halloween Nightmare

After signing an extension to return as the leader of the Husker offense for 2027, Nebraska quarterback Anthony Colandrea showcased his worst performance of the season against Washington on Halloween night.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 3

Nebraska Junior Jacory Barney Says Receivers Got a Motivational Boost From Anthony Colandrea Visit

After yet another excruciating loss on Saturday, the Nebraska football team was in serious need of a motivational jolt. The receiver room might have gotten it from quarterback Anthony Colandrea.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 1

How Every Nebraska Offensive Player Graded Out Against Washington on PFF

Nebraska's offense seemingly disappeared for the third straight week. It's not for a lack of yardage, though. Instead, the unit just can't seem to get out of its own way.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / November 1

Big Ten QB Breaks Down in Tears in Front of Reporters After Third Consecutive Loss

An unexpected moment during Nebraska’s postgame press conference shifted attention away from the scoreboard. What began as a routine interaction with reporters

College Football News / TWSN / October 31

Anthony Colandrea’s Return Gives Nebraska a Head Start on 2027

The 2026 college football season is still going, however, the Nebraska Cornhuskers already have an optimistic outlook for the 2027 season. It was announced that quarterback Anthony Colandrea has signed a deal to return to the team in 2027, according to Pete Nakos.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 30

Nebraska’s Anthony Colandrea makes official decision amid transfer portal interest

Coach Matt Rhule’s Nebraska Cornhuskers are 5-2 on the season, 2-2 in the Big Ten behind starting QB Anthony Coleandrea, who beat out TJ Lateef for the starting job earlier this season.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 30

QB Anthony Colandrea returning to Nebraska in 2027

Quarterback Anthony Colandrea has found a home at Nebraska and will return for his final season of eligibility in 2027, his agent confirmed Friday. Colandrea was the starter at Virginia (2023-24) and UNLV (2025) before landing in Lincoln and leading the Cornhuskers this season.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 26

Breaking Down Nebraska Football's Concerns on Offense

Nebraska's offense has shown flashes of being really good this season, but there's one big problem. The Huskers haven't been able to do it consistently.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 24

How Much Should Nebraska Pay to Keep Anthony Colandrea?

Nebraska has a multimillion-dollar question on its hands, and it comes in the form of a 6-foot, 200-pound quarterback from St. Petersburg, Florida. The Cornhuskers (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) are in the midst of a much-needed bye week, but there's no time off for general manager Pat Stewart and his staff.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / October 23

Oregon Ducks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Final Preview and Prediction

Oregon will put its unblemished Big Ten road record on the line at noon PDT on Saturday when the Ducks travel to face the Illinois Fighting Illini (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten) in Champaign for the first time since 1993.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 18

How Every Nebraska Offensive Player Graded Out Against Oregon on PFF

Nebraska totaled 242 yards on 67 offensive snaps against Oregon. In the end, it simply wasn't enough. Whether you attribute the Cornhuskers' offensive struggles to play-calling, personnel, injuries, or something else, one thing is clear: This unit hasn't looked like the one that took the field earlier in the year.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / October 17

Three Bold Predictions for Oregon Ducks vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers

Oregon (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) enters Saturday’s showdown against Nebraska (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) needing to rebound after its upset loss to then-No. 21 UCLA. Standing in the Ducks’ way, however, are the Cornhuskers, who are looking to deal coach Dan Lanning’s squad its second straight home loss for the first time since 2016.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 14

Coach Bill Busch: Nebraska Over Oregon; Colandrea & Raiola

Adam Carriker welcomes former Nebraska Defensive Coordinator Bill Busch to the Carriker Chronicles for a great conversation about Nebraska Football, Oregon, and what it will take for the Huskers to pull off a big win.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 14

Anthony Colandrea Isn't Perfect, But He Might Be the Perfect Fit for Nebraska Football

For a few glorious minutes on Saturday afternoon, Anthony Colandrea had Memorial Stadium believing. The Nebraska quarterback had just delivered one of the most electrifying plays of the last decade, scrambling into the end zone to give the Huskers a 17-6 fourth-quarter lead over defending national champion Indiana.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 12

'I Will Ride or Die with Anthony Colandrea': Matt Rhule Recaps Nebraska's Loss to Indiana, Previews Oregon

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule knows 55 minutes of good football isn't enough. It might be against some teams, but not most. As the Huskers look to bounce back from a three-point loss to defending national champion Indiana, Rhule and his staff are making that a point of emphasis for the entire team.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 12

What Nebraska Football Does Next Will Tell Us Everything

For a few glorious minutes Saturday afternoon, it felt like Nebraska football would finally have its moment. Anthony Colandrea had just galloped into the end zone, giving the Huskers a 17-6 fourth-quarter lead over defending national champion Indiana.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 12

What Nebraska Football Does Next Will Tell Us Everything

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 8

Anthony Colandrea's Chaos Gene is Key for Nebraska to Upset Indiana

There was a moment in Nebraska’s game against Maryland where quarterback Anthony Colandrea’s chaos gene was on full display. The Cornhuskers quarterback took the snap on a designed quarterback run play.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 3

Anthony Colandrea's big day helps Nebraska get to 5-0

Anthony Colandrea had 346 yards of total offense and three touchdown passes and Nebraska scored the game's final 34 points to beat Maryland 48-23 in a Big Ten Conference game on Saturday afternoon in Lincoln, Neb.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 23

Anthony Colandrea, Nebraska take aim at Michigan State

Few believe that Saturday's contest between Nebraska and Michigan State in East Lansing, Mich., ultimately will have any implications in the Big Ten title race.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 5

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.

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 6

Nebraska reloads at QB with the addition of former UNLV standout Anthony Colandrea

For the second time in three days, a quarterback has committed to the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6

Nebraska lands Dylan Raiola replacement after unfortunate portal flip

Raiola’s departure left a big hole at the quarterback position for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. However, not even one week after the transfer portal opened, head coach Matt Rhule has found a capable replacement.

Red River betrayal: Arch Manning's ex-roommate, Parker Livingstone, flocks to Oklahoma

'There's no defense': Paul Finebaum calls out 'terrible' SEC after another disappointing season

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UNLV Rebels News / Dice City Sports / December 3

Anthony Colandrea Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year headlines UNLV awards

UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea became the first Rebel ever to win the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year award, capping a breakthrough junior season that reshaped the program’s expectations at the position.