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QB Anthony Colandrea returning to Nebraska in 2027

By Thomson Reuters Oct 30, 2026 | 12:00 PM

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 yards with ⁠63 TDs ‌and 33 picks in 40 ⁠games. He has rushed for ​1,485 ‌yards and 16 scores.

Nebraska’s 2027 recruiting ​class includes ⁠a commitment from five-star quarterback Trae Taylor III of Omaha, who is ranked as the No. 1 QB and No. 10 overall player by the 247 Sports composite.

(–Field ​Level Media)