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Matt Rhule's Full Press Conference After Nebraska's Win over Ohio
Anthony Colandrea completed 18 of 32 passes for 275 yards and three touchdowns as Nebraska opened Matt Rhule’s fourth season with a 49-21 win.
- On Saturday, September 5, 2026, Nebraska defeated Ohio 49-21 at Memorial Stadium, with quarterback Anthony Colandrea passing for 275 yards and three touchdowns in his season-opening start.
- Coach Matt Rhule's team faced extreme heat recorded at one of Nebraska's hottest home games in history, with feels-like temperatures around 105 degrees. Rhule stated, "I truly believe we needed some of those things to happen."
- Nebraska scored the game's final 21 points to pull away, while Ohio received $1.6 million for the appearance per USA TODAY Sports contract review. Colandrea completed 18 of 32 passes in the contest.
- The Cornhuskers will host Bowling Green in Lincoln on September 12 at 6 p.m., after the Falcons lost to Championship Subdivision program Tarleton State on Saturday.
- This victory marks Nebraska's 100th season-opening win in program history, though the Cornhuskers remain 15-12 in their last 27 games under Coach Matt Rhule entering his fourth season.
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