Nebraska routs Bowling Green 56-7, uses 33 offensive players

Nebraska routs Bowling Green 56-7, uses 33 offensive players

Nebraska defeated Bowling Ground 56-7 at Memorial Stadium on 12 September, fielding 33 offensive players and amassing 546 yards as quarterback Anthony Colandrea threw four touchdowns. The Cornhuskers balanced the attack with over 200 yards both on the ground and through the air.

The victory followed a narrow opening-week win over Ohio and came as Nebraska entered the game as a 29. 5-point favorite, relying on a strong rushing attack while coaches noted the need for defensive improvement.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers Bowling Ground Falcons Matt Rhule Eddie George Anthony Colandrea Jamal Rule Jay Kastantin

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Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

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September 13, 2026
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Nebraska posts 56-7 win over Bowling Green as 33 offensive players see action
Nebraska posts 56-7 win over Bowling Green as 33 offensive players see action

Sports Illustrated • 13 Sep 20:11

Nebraska defeated Bowling Green 56-7, using 33 different offensive players and accumulating 546 yards, while quarterback Anthony Colandrea threw four touchdowns.

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Nebraska beats Bowling Green 56-7 in second game
Nebraska beats Bowling Green 56-7 in second game

Sports Illustrated • 13 Sep 12:43

The Cornhuskers routed the Falcons 56-7, improving to 2-0 while posting over 500 yards of offense.

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Nebraska posts 56-7 victory over Bowling Green as offense balances rushing and passing
Nebraska posts 56-7 victory over Bowling Green as offense balances rushing and passing

Sports Illustrated • 13 Sep 06:43

Nebraska defeated Bowling Green 56-7, recording over 200 yards both on the ground and through the air, while coaches highlighted the need for defensive development.

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September 11, 2026
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Nebraska faces Bowling Green with strong running game but vulnerable defense
Nebraska faces Bowling Green with strong running game but vulnerable defense

Sports Illustrated • 11 Sep 11:50

Nebraska enters Saturday night’s game against Bowling Green as a 29.5-point favorite, relying on its rushing attack, while the Falcons look to leverage quarterback Jay Kastantin’s performance after a narrow opening-season loss.

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September 10, 2026
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Nebraska prepares to host Bowling Green in week two after opening-week win over Ohio
Nebraska prepares to host Bowling Green in week two after opening-week win over Ohio

Sports Illustrated • 10 Sep 16:32

Nebraska will face Bowling Green at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, looking to improve after a narrow victory over Ohio, while the Falcons seek to rebound from a season-opening loss.

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