QB Anthony Colandrea returning to Nebraska in 2027

By Field Level Media Oct 30 (Field Level Media) Quarterback Anthony Colandrea has found a home at Nebraska and will ​return for his final season ‌of eligibility in 2027, his agent confirmed Friday. Colandrea was the starter at Virginia (2023-24) and UNLV (2025) before landing in Lincoln and leading the Cornhuskers this ‌season. Agent ​Noah Reisenfeld of 21 ⁠Sports Entertainment told ESPN ⁠that his client has signed a deal to remain at Nebraska. Cornhuskers coach Matt Rhule had expressed concern earlier this month ​that other schools were trying to lure Colandrea back into the transfer ⁠portal. He s already got SEC ⁠schools calling him, Rhule said. Colandrea has ​completed 62.6% of his passes for 1,570 ​yards with 14 touchdowns and four interceptions ‌through seven games with Nebraska (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten). The Huskers will try to snap a two-game losing streak on Saturday against ⁠visiting Washington (4-3, 1-3). For his career, Colandrea has completed 63.6% of his passes for 9,112 ya