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Nebraska defeated Bowling Green 56-7, generating 546 total yards and scoring seven touchdowns. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea led the offense with 222 passing yards and four scores, while the offensive line maintained elite protection metrics. The team showcased depth across all positions, though special teams and penalty issues remain concerns ahead of Big Ten play.
Nebraska defeated Bowling Green 56-7 on September 12, 2026, at Memorial Stadium. Quarterback Anthony Colandrea completed 17 of 20 passes for four touchdowns in the first half, leading a balanced attack that recorded over 200 yards rushing and passing. Wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. caught eight passes for 115 yards. The win improved Nebraska's record to 2-0, while Bowling Green fell to 0-2. The game featured a strong performance by the second-string offensive line and highlighted the potential of the Huskers' offensive depth, though the defense showed signs of inconsistency.
Nebraska’s late surge against Ohio set up a home date with Bowling Green this Saturday at Memorial Stadium. True freshman Jamal Rule rushed for 122 yards with two TDs in his college debut, while Anthony Colandrea accounted for four total TDs, as the Huskers prep to clean up early mistakes. The MAC foe, led by QB Jay Kastantin and WR Jeremiah Scoby, will test NU in a night-game on FS1 at 6 p.m. CDT, with Nebraska favored by about 30 points (O/U 51.5) as it aims for a 2-0 start.
Nebraska coach Matt Rhule reviewed the opener versus Ohio, praising the team’s resilience while admitting penalties, tackling gaps, and missed big plays still need work. He highlighted QB Anthony Colandrea’s solid debut, stressed the need for a full 60-minute performance, and shifted focus to a night game at Memorial Stadium against Bowling Green on Sept. 12 (6 p.m. CT, FS1), noting the Falcons’ strong run game, a mobile quarterback, and a capable defense as a stern test.
The Bowling Green Falcons are set to face the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in a non-conference college basketball game. The Falcons are coming off a strong win against the Buffalo Bulls, with junior guard Marcus Hill leading the charge, while the Ragin' Cajuns suffered a recent loss to the Georgia State Panthers. Louisiana is favored to cover the spread at home, and the game is expected to be high-scoring, with a prediction of the total points going over.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers will face the Bowling Green Falcons in the Quick Lane Bowl on December 26th in Detroit. This will be the Gophers' third appearance in the bowl game in the last 10 years. Bowling Green finished third in the MAC East this season and defeated the Gophers earlier in the year. The rest of the Big Ten's bowl lineup includes matchups such as Michigan vs. Alabama in the Rose Bowl and Ohio State vs. Missouri in the Cotton Bowl.
The last batch of weeknight games in the Mid-American Conference features two matchups: Bowling Green Falcons vs. Western Michigan Broncos and Buffalo Bulls vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles. Both games will be broadcast on ESPN's linear networks, with streaming options available on the ESPN App and other platforms. Bowling Green is a two-point road favorite, while Buffalo is favored by seven points.
In college football Week 6, the Miami Hurricanes suffered a stunning loss to Georgia Tech due to poor decision-making, potentially jeopardizing their championship hopes. Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher faced criticism from fans after another disappointing performance. A Florida cornerback's lack of effort allowed Vanderbilt to score an 85-yard touchdown. Other notable moments included a referee tackling a player, Notre Dame's 30-game winning streak against ACC opponents being snapped, and Bowling Green's shutout loss to Miami (Ohio).
Memphis Tigers guard Jamirah Shutes is facing criminal charges after punching a Bowling Green player during the Women's NIT game. The incident occurred during the handshake line after the game, and the cause of the confrontation is unknown. Shutes, who leads the Tigers in scoring, took an elbow to her face earlier in the game and played just eight minutes in the first half. This is the second handshake-line incident in women's college basketball this week, following a similar confrontation between Louisville and Texas.