Nebraska routs Bowling Green 56-7 behind Colandrea's four TD passes

Nebraska dominated Bowling Green 56-7 in a nonconference football game on Saturday evening at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Cornhuskers built a commanding lead early and never looked back, improving to 2-0 on the season. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea led the offensive charge, completing 20 of 24 passes for 222 yards and four touchdowns with one interception. The UNLV transfer connected frequently with his receivers, finding Jacory Barney Jr. for two scores and Kwazi Gilmer for two more. Barney finished with eight receptions for 115 yards, while Gilmer also hauled in two touchdown catches. Running back Jamal Rule contributed 88 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground. Nebraska's offense accumulated 546 total yards, including 264 rushing yards, while holding Bowling Green to just 169 total yards. The Cornhuskers jumped to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, with Colandrea connecting with Barney on a 35-yard touchdown pass and finding Gilmer on a 12-yard scoring strike. The lead grew to 21-0 early in the second quarter when Colandrea hit Gilmer again from 4 yards out.