Nebraska fans react to first 5-0 start since 2016

Nebraska's football team secured their first 5-0 start since 2016 on Saturday, defeating Maryland 48-23. After an uneven game in the first half, the Huskers rallied to score 20 unanswered points in the fourth quarter. This marks the Huskers' second consecutive Big Ten win, a first since 2017. The victory also gives Nebraska the lead in the all-time series against Maryland, 4-1, and the team has now won 15 of its past 17 Homecoming games.

Quarterback Anthony Colandrea was instrumental in the win, going 26-of-39 for 238 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception. He also had an impressive ground game, rushing for 108 yards on 10 carries. Colandrea became the first Husker quarterback to top 100 rushing yards since Heinrich Haarberg in 2023. Wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer had a second consecutive 100-yard receiving game, catching 11 passes for 147 yards. Gilmer became the first Husker to achieve back-to-back 100-yard receiving games since Samori Toure in 2021.