Nebraska posts 56-7 win over Bowling Green as 33 offensive players see action

Nebraska recorded a 56-7 victory over Bowling Green on Saturday, tallying 546 total yards and scoring eight touchdowns. The Huskers deployed 33 different players on offense, a figure highlighted by Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades released after the game.

Quarterback Anthony Colandrea completed 20 of 24 passes for 222 yards and four touchdowns, adding 33 rushing yards on four carries. He was credited with an interception but PFF did not penalize him for the turnover, and he faced no pass breakups. Backup sophomore TJ Lateef contributed a 60-yard passing effort with one touchdown.

All six running backs saw playing time. Jamal Rule led the ground attack with eight carries for 88 yards and a 59-yard touchdown run. Mekhi Nelson and Isaiah Mozee each had eight carries, gaining 48 and 55 yards respectively, with Mozee also scoring a rushing touchdown. Three other backs recorded limited snaps and combined for 36 all-purpose yards.

Wide receivers Kwazi Gilmer and Jacory Barney Jr. accounted for the majority of receptions, with Barney catching eight passes for 115 yards and two touchdowns, and Gilmer adding six catches and two scores. The remainder of the receiving corps was targeted 11 times, producing seven catches.

Tight end Luke Lindenmeyer logged the most snaps at the position with 45 and added two receptions. Junior tight end Carter Nelson saw the second-most snaps but was not targeted.

On the offensive line, center Justin Evans earned a 78.4 grade, allowing no sacks, hits or hurries in 130 snaps. Transfer guard Tree Babalade appeared in 25 snaps without surrendering a sack or hurry. PFF recorded the line with five hurries, one sack and three quarterback hits over the first eight quarters of the season.

Overall, Nebraska's offense amassed 1,069 yards and 15 touchdowns in its first two games, demonstrating depth and efficiency across the unit.