Anthony Colandrea passes for two TDs, runs for one in Nebraska’s 31-0 romp over Rutgers
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Nebraska's Anthony Colandrea led his team to a 31-0 victory over Rutgers on Saturday, contributing with two touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown. The Cornhuskers (6-4, 3-4 Big Ten Conference) finished the game with 188 passing yards and 66 rushing yards from Colandrea. Running back Jamal Rule added 103 yards on 22 carries.
The game marked Nebraska's fourth consecutive win, after a five-game losing streak dominated by one-point margins. Rutgers (2-8, 1-6 Big Ten Conference) has lost 13 of its last 16 Big Ten matches, surrendering 28 points in nine of 10 games. In the first half, Nebraska's balanced attack, featuring 237 rushing yards and 192 passing yards, established a 14-0 halftime lead.
The Cornhuskers' new offensive coordinator, Glenn Thomas, implemented a versatile strategy, enabling Nebraska to average 6.3 yards per play. This performance surpassed the team's scoring from the previous four games. Coach Matt Rhule's firing followed a 24-13 loss to Illinois earlier this week. Rutgers managed just 143 total offensive yards, the lowest since 2023's game against Iowa.
The Scarlet Knights were without key wide receiver KJ Duff, who had season-ending ankle surgery earlier in the week.
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