Anthony Colandrea Throws for 4 TDs in Nebraska’s 56-7 Rout of Bowling Green
Anthony Colandrea completed 20 of 24 passes for 222 yards as Nebraska scored four first-half touchdowns and held Bowling Green to 169 yards.
- On Saturday, Nebraska defeated Bowling Green 56-7 at Memorial Stadium, improving to 2-0. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea threw for 222 yards and four touchdowns against the Mid-American Conference opponent.
- Wide receiver Jacory Barney and wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer caught two touchdown passes each from Colandrea, while freshman running back Jamal Rule added a 59-yard scoring run. Nebraska's offense totaled 549 yards.
- Defensively, Nebraska limited Bowling Green to 169 yards, forcing turnovers including a 25-yard fumble return touchdown by junior linebacker Derek Wacker. The Falcons' only score came on a 19-yard pass to senior fullback Leo Kemp.
- Nebraska scheduled Bowling Green after canceling a home-and-home series with Tennessee, incurring a $1 million cancellation fee. The school also paid a $1.55 million guarantee to Bowling Green for the matchup.
- Bowling Green travels to face Iowa State on September 19, while Nebraska prepares to host North Dakota at Memorial Stadium. Both teams aim to build on this week's performance.
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Anthony Colandrea throws for 4 TDs, offense puts up 549 total yards in Nebraska rout of Bowling Green
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Behind an offensive clinic and stout defensive play, Nebraska football stormed past Bowling Green 56-7 Saturday night at Memorial Stadium. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea threw four touchdown passes in the win, two each going to Jacory Barney Jr. and Kwazi Gilmer. Barney showed out, hauling in eight catches for 115 yards, as well. Additionally, Nebraska’s (2-0) offense...
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Anthony Colandrea throws for 4 TDs in Nebraska’s 56-7 rout of Bowling Green
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Anthony Colandrea threw for a career-high four touchdowns, all in the first half, and Nebraska made fast work of Bowling Green in a 56-7 victory Saturday night.
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