Nebraska’s spring takeaways
Nebraska ran its Red‑White Spring Game Saturday and coaches — Matt Rhule — plus QB Anthony Colandrea, RB Jamal Rule and DBs Donovan Jones and Dwayne McDougle III held post‑game pressers ( ). Sports Illustrated pulled four key observations from the showcase, highlighting Colandrea’s early QB chemistry and hints of new playbook wrinkles (si.com).
Team Nebraska beat Team Huskers 22-17 on March 28, 2026 after redshirt freshman Conor Booth sprinted 32 yards for the game-winning touchdown with five seconds remaining. (huskers.com) The official box score credited Booth with 82 yards on 15 carries and listed Jamal Rule as the game’s leading rusher with 119 yards on nine carries, including a 75-yard touchdown that erased a 14-6 halftime deficit. (huskers.com) Quarterback Anthony Colandrea completed 12-of-19 passes for 80 yards with two touchdowns and one interception and he guided the Huskers to a 14-6 lead at halftime in his Nebraska spring-game debut. (huskers.com) The announced attendance was 27,188 — the lowest Husker spring-game crowd since 2000, according to local box-score tallies. (huskermax.com) Head coach Matt Rhule said the offense used increased tempo at times and praised Anthony Colandrea’s ability to extend plays by moving outside the pocket on zone-read looks. (si.com) Defensive newcomers drew attention: San Diego State transfer Dwayne McDougle III expressed confidence in the unit’s potential, while DC Rob Aurich highlighted the front-seven’s physicality during spring installation work. (omaha.com) Full video of the postgame press conference — featuring Matt Rhule, Anthony Colandrea, Jamal Rule, Donovan Jones and Dwayne McDougle III — is available through Nebraska’s official channels and Inside Nebraska’s postgame uploads. (youtube.com)
