Nebraska offense tallies 447 yards and 41 points in win over Maryland
Nebraska defeated Maryland 41-16, accumulating 447 total yards as quarterback Anthony Colandrea contributed 346 yards and three touchdowns.
Nebraska posted a 41-16 victory over Maryland on Saturday, amassing 447 yards of total offense. After a modest 38 yards in the first quarter, the Huskers generated at least 157 yards in each of the remaining three quarters, according to Pro Football Focus data.
Quarterback Anthony Colandrea recorded 346 all-purpose yards on 79 snaps and threw three touchdowns. He led the team in both passing and rushing production for the second consecutive week and accounted for 42 of Nebraska’s 79 conference points.
Sophomore running back Isaiah Mozee handled 34 snaps for 76 yards, while Mekhi Nelson added 53 yards and two touchdowns despite being listed as a game-time decision. Senior Vincent Genatone scored a rushing touchdown, marking a touchdown in each of the Huskers’ first two Big Ten games.
Transfer wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer became the primary target, catching 11 passes for 147 yards and two scores after being targeted 17 times. He recorded back-to-back 100-yard receiving games, a feat not achieved by a Nebraska receiver since 2021.
Tight end/fullback Luke Lindenmeyer caught three passes for 20 yards and a touchdown, with each reception resulting in a first down or score. Offensive lineman Shawn Hammerbeck appeared as an eligible receiver but was not targeted.
Nebraska’s rushing average improved from 3.9 yards per carry in the first half to 7.0 yards in the second half. The offensive line did not allow a sack for the second straight game and helped the team average 5.4 yards per play. Tree Babalade saw significant playing time on the line, and Gunnar Gottula started at left guard, with Paul Mubenga rotating at interior positions.