Nebraska · Big TenNebraska Hands 2026 Quarterback Job to Anthony Colandrea
The UNLV transfer will lead Matt Rhule’s team into the season opener, giving Nebraska a settled starter after Colandrea joined the program. The next question is whether the decision becomes a steady answer at quarterback or only the first chapter of the season.
AUG 24, 2026
01 · The NewsThe Decision
Nebraska named UNLV transfer Anthony Colandrea its starting quarterback for the 2026 season opener. The decision puts Colandrea at the front of Matt Rhule’s offense after his move from UNLV. Nebraska has not announced further details about the quarterback competition, including how the other candidates performed or whether Colandrea will remain the starter beyond the opener. The Cornhuskers will begin the season with their quarterback decision settled, at least for the first game.
“Anthony Calandria goes for 40 total touchdowns, helping Nebraska win 10-plus games, and Nebraska sneaks into the playoff under Matt Rhule in year four. Yeah, that's drugs. That's a 9.75 on the boldness scale.”
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