Anthony Colandrea News, Rumors, Updates - UNLV Rebels

Insufficient during bowl loss Colandrea was 19-for-30 passing for 184 yards and one interception during Tuesday's 17-10 loss versus Ohio. He also had nine rushes for 28 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Colandrea went back and forth in production across his last five games in what was his first season with UNLV and best year in college football. The quarterback logged 275 completed passes on 417 pass attempts for 3,459 yards and a 23-9 TD-INT ratio. Colandrea also logged 127 carries for 649 yards and 10 touchdowns, establishing himself as a 33-touchdown dual threat.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sieh Bangura runs for 149 yards and a score, helps Ohio beat UNLV 17-10 in Frisco Bowl

Sieh Bangura rushed for 149 yards and a touchdown and Ohio beat UNLV 17-10 to win the Frisco Bowl

23 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Shows versatility in loss Colandrea completed 18 of 38 passes for 225 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 38-21 loss versus Boise State. He also had 12 rushes for 66 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Colandrea provided a spark with his legs, including a red-zone rushing score, but struggled to consistently push the ball downfield against Boise's pressure. The junior quarterback completed 256 of 387 passes former 3,275 yards, 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions while rushing the ball 118 times for 620 yards and nine touchdowns across 13 appearances in his first year with the Rebels.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

QB Maddux Madsen Leads Boise State Over UNLV for 3rd-Straight Mountain West Title

Quarterback Maddux Madsen scored four first-half touchdowns to propel Boise State past UNLV for a third-straight crown, the program’s final...

DECEMBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

QB Maddux Madsen Leads Boise State Over UNLV for 3rd-Straight Mountain West Title

UNLV Rebels vs. Boise State Broncos Mountain West Championship Highlights | FOX College Football

DECEMBER 6 • FOX SPORTS

Leads UNLV to MWC championship game Colandrea completed 15 of 22 passes for 270 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 42-17 win against Nevada. He also had two rushes for 27 yards with a touchd...

Impact Colandrea threw multiple interceptions for just the second time this season, though they would prove inconsequential as the Rebels rolled to a decisive victory, clinching a spot in the conference championship game. The junior Colandrea, who transferred to UNLV after starting two years with Virginia, will finish a strong regular season with a 68.2 completion percentage for 3,050 yards, 22 touchdowns and eight interceptions while rushing for another 554 yards with eight scores.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas runs for 4 TDs, UNLV beats Nevada 42-17 to clinch share of MWC regular-season title

Jai’Den Thomas had 103 yards rushing and four touchdowns on 11 carries to help UNLV beat Nevada 42-17 and clinch a share of the Mountain West Conference regular-season title

NOVEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Cleared for Week 14 Colandrea (undisclosed) will play in Saturday's game against Nevada.

Impact Colandrea had been labeled questionable for the contest, but he'll be elevated to available in UNLV's final availability report. The junior quarterback is coming off an outstanding performance against Hawaii in Week 13, when he completed 80 percent of his passes for 253 yards and three touchdowns without turning the ball over.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Colandrea (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Nevada.

Impact Colandrea is dealing with an undisclosed issue. He has thrown for 2,780 yards this season. It would be a big loss for UNLV if he wasn't able to go. Cameron Friel could get a start if Colandrea is unable to suit up.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in blowout Colandrea was 21-for-26 passing for 253 yards and three touchdowns during Friday's 38-10 win versus Hawaii.

Impact Colandrea completed a season-high 80.8 percent of his passing attempts, and he topped 250 passing yards for a fourth straight game. He threw three touchdown passes for the third time this season. In 11 games, Colandrea has thrown for 2,780 passing yards and a 21:6 TD:INT.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs. UNLV Rebels Highlights | FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 22 • FOX SPORTS

Anthony Colandrea throws 3 TD passes to lead UNLV to 38-10 victory over Hawaii

Anthony Colandrea threw three touchdown passes and UNLV breezed to a 38-10 victory over Hawaii

NOVEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Completes 24 passes Colandrea was 24-for-43 passing for 276 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 29-26 overtime win versus Utah State. He also had 12 rushes for 29 yards with on...

Impact For the third time in 2025, Colandrea completed more than 2025. In doing so, he successfully surpassed 275 passing yards, regularly a relatively difficult mark for the quarterback to reach. Yet passing-wise, Colandrea has been 2025's best year. Going into Week 13, his season includes a career-best 2,527 passing yards and 18-6 TD-INT ratio.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Kayden McGee's TD run lifts UNLV over Utah State 29-26 in double OT

Kayden McGee scored on a 25-yard first-down run and UNLV rallied to beat Utah State 29-26 in double overtime

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Totals four touchdowns vs. CSU Colandrea completed 15 of 22 passes for 251 yards, two touchdowns and an interception during Saturday's 42-10 victory over Colorado State. He also had four rushes for 33 yards with...

Impact It was another strong effort from Colandrea in a decisive UNLV win. The junior's completed 69 percent of his passes this season for 2,251 yards with 17 touchdowns and five interceptions while rushing for another 482 yards and six scores. Colandrea and the Rebels will host Utah State next week.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

UNLV Rebels vs. Colorado State Rams Highlights | FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 9 • FOX SPORTS

Colandrea accounts for 4 TDs, UNLV runs for 320 yards in 42-10 win over Colorado State

Anthony Colandrea accounted for four touchdowns, Jai’Den Thomas had 131 yards rushing — which included a 57-yard touchdown — on seven carries, and UNLV beat Colorado State 42-10

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

UNLV's Anthony Colandrea throws 68-yard TD to Troy Omeire, extending lead over Colorado State

NOVEMBER 9 • FOX SPORTS

Big day in losing effort Colandrea (illness) was 36-for-46 passing for 382 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 40-35 defeat against New Mexico. He also had eight rushes for 39 yards.

Impact Colandrea delivered his best performance of the year Saturday, despite dealing with the flu ahead of the game. The junior set season-highs in completions, pass attempts and yards, though UNLV would ultimately fall to the Lobos in a shootout. Overall, Colandrea's completed 69.1 percent of his passes for 2,000 yards, 15 touchdowns and four interceptions while rushing for another 449 yards and four scores. Colandrea and the Rebels will face Colorado State on the road next week.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

D.J. McKinney scores last for New Mexico in wild 40-35 win over UNLV

Jack Layne threw three touchdown passes, D

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Expected to play through flu Colandrea (illness) is expected to play in Saturday's game against New Mexico despite battling the flu, Steve Cofield of ESPN Las Vegas reports.

Impact Colandrea was listed as questionable ahead of the home game due to unknown reasons, but it's now been disclosed that he's dealing with the flu. The starting quarterback will likely still play in the game, though it is not fully confirmed. If he ends up being sidelined, Cameron Friel should get the start.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Colandrea (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus New Mexico, Sean Reider of the Albuquerque Journal reports.

Impact Colandrea is officially questionable for Saturday's game, but he's warming up during pregame which is a good sign. Him warming up does not guarantee he will play and start, but he appears to be trending in that direction.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable on game day report Colandrea has been listed as questionable on the game day report ahead of Saturday's game versus New Mexico, per the Mountain West availability report.

Impact Colandrea has been a huge piece of the Rebels' offense this season, so his status will certainly be something to monitor as the game approaches. If he's unable to give it a go, Cameron Friel could be next in line to get the start under center.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Three total scores in loss Colandrea completed 18 of 30 passes for 215 yards, two touchdowns and an interception during Saturday's 56-31 loss to Boise State. He also had 13 rushes for 87 yards with another s...

Impact It was another solid outing for Colandrea despite UNLV's lopsided defeat. Overall, the junior has completed 66.8 percent of his passes this season for 1,618 yards, 12 touchdowns and four interceptions while adding another 410 rushing yards and four scores through seven games. Colandrea and the Rebels will head into a bye before they look to bounce back against New Mexico in Week 10.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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Sieh Bangura runs for 149 yards and a score, helps Ohio beat UNLV 17-10 in Frisco Bowl

QB Maddux Madsen Leads Boise State Over UNLV for 3rd-Straight Mountain West Title

UNLV Rebels vs. Boise State Broncos Mountain West Championship Highlights | FOX College Football

Thomas runs for 4 TDs, UNLV beats Nevada 42-17 to clinch share of MWC regular-season title

Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs. UNLV Rebels Highlights | FOX College Football

Anthony Colandrea throws 3 TD passes to lead UNLV to 38-10 victory over Hawaii

Kayden McGee's TD run lifts UNLV over Utah State 29-26 in double OT

UNLV Rebels vs. Colorado State Rams Highlights | FOX College Football

Colandrea accounts for 4 TDs, UNLV runs for 320 yards in 42-10 win over Colorado State

UNLV's Anthony Colandrea throws 68-yard TD to Troy Omeire, extending lead over Colorado State

D.J. McKinney scores last for New Mexico in wild 40-35 win over UNLV