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Rhule Names Anthony Colandrea Nebraska Starting QB for 2026 Opener

8/23/2026

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Matt Rhule announced Anthony Colandrea as Nebraska’s starting quarterback for the September 5, 2026 opener.
Colandrea transferred from UNLV after 31 starts at Virginia and UNLV, tallying 61 touchdowns and 45 turnovers.
Junior tackle Gunnar Gottula earned a game-one start on Nebraska’s offensive line, Rhule confirmed.
Rhule projected 15-18 players could rotate into the starting lineup by September 5.
Nebraska added six new assistants during the offseason, including edge coach Roy Manning.

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Matt Rhule announced Anthony Colandrea as Nebraska’s starting quarterback for the September 5, 2026 opener.
Colandrea transferred from UNLV after 31 starts at Virginia and UNLV, tallying 61 touchdowns and 45 turnovers.
Junior tackle Gunnar Gottula earned a game-one start on Nebraska’s offensive line, Rhule confirmed.
Rhule projected 15-18 players could rotate into the starting lineup by September 5.
Nebraska added six new assistants during the offseason, including edge coach Roy Manning.