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.