Nebraska’s new QB

Anthony Colandrea completed 12 of 19 passes for 80 yards and two first‑half touchdown passes while also throwing one interception in Nebraska’s Red‑White game, according to the team’s official box score. (huskers.com) The scrimmage totaled 118 plays and drew an announced crowd of 27,188 at Memorial Stadium on March 28, 2026. (huskers.com) Colandrea was the 2025 Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year, the conference announced in its December awards release. (themw.com) He threw for 3,459 yards and 23 touchdown passes for UNLV during the 2025 season, per his season gamelog. (espn.com) Colandrea committed to Nebraska on Jan. 6, 2026 after entering the transfer portal following his breakout year at UNLV, his agents told ESPN. (espn.com) Former Nebraska starter Dylan Raiola left for Oregon earlier that month, announcing his commitment to the Ducks on Jan. 12, 2026. (espn.com) Head coach Matt Rhule praised the offense’s tempo and noted Colandrea’s mobility after the game, and local coverage reported Rhule saying Colandrea has “lit up” the team in spring work. (profootballnetwork.com)