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Nebraska’s New Defense Takes Aim at Fixing First-Play Breakdown Under Aurich
college-football1 month ago

Nebraska’s New Defense Takes Aim at Fixing First-Play Breakdown Under Aurich

Nebraska's new defensive coordinator Rob Aurich says the Huskers learned a hard lesson after a 68-yard opening play against Ohio, then regrouped to show improvement. The unit dealt with a coverage bust and back-end communication issues, plus the absence of linebacker Owen Chambliss, which led to Vincent Shavers and Dawson Merritt stepping up. Aurich emphasizes playing faster and with more fearlessness as Nebraska gears up for Week 2 against Bowling Green.

via Sports Illustrated|
#aurich#college-football#defense
Rhule Signals Clean-Up Needed After 49-21 Nebraska Win, Eyes Bowling Green
sports1 month ago

Rhule Signals Clean-Up Needed After 49-21 Nebraska Win, Eyes Bowling Green

Nebraska defeated Ohio 49-21, racking up 523 offensive yards but facing Rhule’s reminders to clean up penalties, tackling, and a few dropped passes. Anthony Colandrea shone in his first start, supported by a solid offensive line, while the defense showed promise led by Andrew Marshall. Owen Chambliss’ hamstring injury could affect Week 2, as Nebraska looks to translate practice discipline into a tougher performance against Bowling Green.

via Sports Illustrated|
#bowling-green#college-football#matt-rhule
Rule and Colandrea Lead Husker Debut in 49-21 Win Over Ohio
sports1 month ago

Rule and Colandrea Lead Husker Debut in 49-21 Win Over Ohio

Nebraska opened the 2026 season with a 49-21 win over Ohio, featuring a standout debut from true freshman Jamal Rule (169 all-purpose yards, three touchdowns) and a strong first game from quarterback Anthony Colandrea (275 yards, three passing TDs, one rushing TD). The offensive line and ground game produced 248 rushing yards, helping Nebraska pull away after a tight first half, but nine penalties for 65 yards and several dropped passes showed room for improvement as the Huskers face tougher Big Ten competition. The win gives RHule and staff positives to build on and areas to clean up for Week 2.

via Sports Illustrated|
#anthony-colandrea#college-football#jamal-rule
Nebraska's New Defense Impresses in Aurich Debut vs. Ohio
sports1 month ago

Nebraska's New Defense Impresses in Aurich Debut vs. Ohio

In Rob Aurich’s first game as Nebraska’s defensive coordinator, 34 defenders rotated through a 49–21 win over Ohio, producing 303 total yards for the Bobcats with an 18‑man front and 17 pressures but only two sacks. The Huskers limited Ohio’s ground game (75 rushing yards on 13 runs) while receiving solid play from the secondary and linebackers; Victor Evans III topped the defense in overall grade, Rex Guthrie notched his first interception, and Owen Chambliss’ absence pushed Shavers into Green Dot duties, where he posted the highest defensive grade. The performance shows progress but also room to tighten pass rush and scramble containment for 2026.

via Sports Illustrated|
#college-football#defense#nebraska-cornhuskers
Colandrea Sparks Nebraska in Debut as Huskers Roll Past Ohio, with PFF Highlighting Depth
sports1 month ago

Colandrea Sparks Nebraska in Debut as Huskers Roll Past Ohio, with PFF Highlighting Depth

Nebraska dominated Ohio 49-21 in Week 1, led by Anthony Colandrea’s standout debut (84.3 overall, 298 all-purpose yards, 4 TDs) and a balanced attack that piled up 523 rushing/receiving yards. Colandrea added seven scrambles/design runs with five converted first downs, and went 6-for-8 on third downs. The Huskers leaned on a deep backfield, led by Jamal Rule (169 all-purpose, 3 TDs) and Mekhi Nelson (64 rushing, 65 receiving), while receivers Kwazi Gilmer and Jacory Barney flashed playmaking ability. The offensive line allowed zero sacks and consistently protected, with 24 players recording snaps on offense. Overall, the unit showed strong depth and efficiency in the season opener according to PFF.

via Sports Illustrated|
#anthony-colandrea#college-football#nebraska-cornhuskers
Nebraska Flips the Script in Heat, Dominates Ohio 49-21
college-football1 month ago

Nebraska Flips the Script in Heat, Dominates Ohio 49-21

Nebraska overcame a sluggish first half in 91-degree heat to surge past Ohio 49-21, outscoring the Bobcats 35-8 in the second half. Transfer QB Anthony Colandrea threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns, while freshman Jamal Rule totaled 169 yards from scrimmage on 17 touches with two rushing TDs, as the Huskers earned their 100th season-opening win and adjusted after a shaky start.

via Sports Illustrated|
#anthony-colandrea#college-football#jamal-rule
Huskers Kick Off Rhule’s Fourth Year with Ohio Showdown in Lincoln
sports1 month ago

Huskers Kick Off Rhule’s Fourth Year with Ohio Showdown in Lincoln

Nebraska, led by Matt Rhule in year four, arrives with a roster rebuilt through the transfer portal, anchored by transfer QB Anthony Colandrea and a strengthened defense under Rob Aurich, aiming for a breakout season as they host Ohio in the season opener at Memorial Stadium (11 a.m. CDT, FS1). Ohio, now under permanent head coach John Hauser, counters with a retooled offense after significant departures. Nebraska is a heavy favorite (-23.5) with a 46.5 over/under, and the article predicts the Huskers start 2026 with a win and a cover against the rebuilding Bobcats.

via Sports Illustrated|
#college-football#nebraska-cornhuskers#ohio-bobcats
Huskers Kick Off Season vs Ohio With Four Key Storylines
sports1 month ago

Huskers Kick Off Season vs Ohio With Four Key Storylines

Nebraska opens Matt Rhule’s fourth year against Ohio with four key storylines: Anthony Colandrea makes his starting QB debut after a standout UNLV season; several depth-chart battles—at running back, right tackle, and the second cornerback—will play out in live action; Rob Aurich’s 4-2-5 defense aims to shore up the run against a run-heavy Bobcats attack; and the Frank Solich connection adds an off-field thread as Solich returns to Memorial Stadium for honors and to be part of the day’s events.

via Sports Illustrated|
#college-football#matt-rhule#nebraska
Nebraska Defense Seeks Urgency, Dark-Place Edge for Ohio Opener
college-football1 month ago

Nebraska Defense Seeks Urgency, Dark-Place Edge for Ohio Opener

Nebraska defensive coordinator Rob Aurich presses his unit to play with urgent intensity, describing a defensive 'dark place' as they prep for Week 1 against Ohio; the staff will award Blackshirts to standout players, with transfers Owen Stoudmire and Vic Evans III making early impressions while Rex Guthrie returns from injury, as NU aims to field its best 11 defenders in Lincoln.

via Sports Illustrated|
#blackshirt#college-football#nebraska
Nebraska Seeks Confirmation of Growth in Opener Against Ohio
sports1 month ago

Nebraska Seeks Confirmation of Growth in Opener Against Ohio

Sports Illustrated’s Sunday Morning Quarterback previews Nebraska’s season opener vs. Ohio, stressing that the game should prove whether Matt Rhule’s program has moved past past mistakes. Nebraska enters as a 24.5-point favorite at home with QB Anthony Colandrea, whose mobility and an upgraded line give the Cornhuskers an edge, while Ohio—a disciplined MAC squad—will test execution and clock management. The piece emphasizes finishing off an inferior opponent with fewer turnovers and penalties, and it predicts a 35–13 Nebraska win, hoping the result feels inevitable by the fourth quarter as a sign of real program progress.

via si.com|
#anthony-colandrea#college-football#matt-rhule
Miami (Ohio) Finishes 31-0, Chaos Erupts After OT Win Over Ohio
sports7 months ago

Miami (Ohio) Finishes 31-0, Chaos Erupts After OT Win Over Ohio

Miami University’s RedHawks capped a historic 31-0 regular season with a 110-108 overtime win over rival Ohio, a victory that sparked chaotic scenes as trash rained onto the court and players taunted the crowd; Aidan Hadaway was sent to the locker room amid the melee, and Peter Suder sealed the win with late free throws while waving goodbye to fans. As the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament, Miami still must win next week to secure an NCAA bid, starting against UMass.

via New York Post|
#college-basketball#march-madness#miami-ohio
Cardiac Finish Seals Miami's 31-0 Regular Season in OT Over Ohio
sports7 months ago

Cardiac Finish Seals Miami's 31-0 Regular Season in OT Over Ohio

The Miami RedHawks completed a perfect 31-0 regular season, the first MAC team to go undefeated in the regular season, after beating archrival Ohio 110-108 in overtime. Regulation ended 100-100 with 40 seconds left before Miami pulled away in the extra period, aided by clutch free throws from Peter Suder as they head to the MAC tournament with a shot at an NCAA bid.

via Cincinnati Enquirer|
#college-basketball#mac#miami-redhawks