Anthony Colandrea News, Rumors, Updates - UNLV Rebels

Alternating drives Colandrea has been alternating drives with Alex Orji during Saturday's matchup versus Idaho State.

Impact Orji got the start Saturday but Colandrea then came on the field for the team's second drive. it remains to be seen if one quarterback separates themselves from the other or if they keep alternating.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will split first-team reps Colandrea is expected to see reps with the first team offense versus Idaho State Saturday, per Brett McMurphy of On3.com.

Impact Colandrea has been competing with Alex Orji for the starting spot but neither player has been able to separate from the other. Head coach Dan Mullen also said that the team could use packages with both Colandrea and Orji on the field during Saturday's matchup.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In two-QB system for Week 0 Colandrea and Alex Orji will split time at quarterback Saturday against Idaho State, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact For the UNLV team's fall camp, its quarterback competition included Colandrea and Orji. Unfortunately for them, in terms of QB1, the Rebels' head coach Dan Mullen believes that there is not enough separation, which is why both will play against Idaho State. For 2025, the two changed their teams, with Colandrea coming from Virginia.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UNLV Rebels Coach Dan Mullen Discusses QBs Alex Orji and Anthony Colandrea The UNLV Rebels football team has been hard at work in practice, getting ready for the start of the 2025 season. New head coach Dan Mullen i...

JULY 30, 2025 • SI.COM

UNLV QBs tackle Mullen's offense together: 'They're coming along nicely' UNLV quaterbacks Alex Orji and Anthony Colandrea prefer the word camaraderie over competition as they battle to be the team’s starter this f...

JULY 29, 2025 • REVIEWJOURNAL.COM

UNLV Football Quarterback Battle Begins: Alex Orji vs. Anthony Colandrea With the UNLV Rebels football team now back at spring practice, it's time to start focusing on their new look roster. They have lost a ton o...

MARCH 28, 2025 • SI.COM

Headed to UNLV Colandrea has announced his commitment to UNLV, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Colandrea will join the Rebels after spending the last two seasons with Virginia. The 6-foot sophomore quarterback threw for 4,083 yards (352-of-566), 26 touchdowns and 20 interceptions during his time with the Cavaliers, adding on 502 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Colandrea appears likely to take over at the helm for UNLV next season.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

QB Anthony Colandrea Commits to UNLV, Adds Fire Power to Rebels Offense Anthony Colandrea is a dynamic talent poised to elevate the Rebels’ offensive attack. Colandrea, a standout prospect with a strong arm, pinp...

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • SI.COM

Virginia football in need of veteran transfer QB in wake of Colandrea's exit Virginia football coach Tony Elliott said the Cavaliers are in need of a veteran transfer quarterback in wake of former starter Anthony Cola...

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROANOKE.COM

Virginia football's Anthony Colandrea to enter transfer portal Virginia football quarterback Anthony Colandrea intends to enter the transfer portal.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROANOKE.COM

Plans to enter portal Colandrea plans to enter the transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Colandrea has two years of collegiate eligibility remaining after spending his freshman and sophomore seasons with Virginia. Both are relatively similar, and he used them to put up a combined 4,528 all-purpose yards and 28 touchdowns for the Cavaliers.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Colandrea has been benched for Tony Musket for the Cavaliers' tilt with Virginia Tech, Greg Madia of The Daily Progress reports.

Impact Colandrea is coming off a poor showing against SMU, which has led the Virginia Staff to turn to Tony Muskett. Both quarterbacks have had their issues, but the Virginia offensive brain trust must believe Muskett gives them a better chance to win in this rivalry game.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ineffective in loss Colandrea was 18-for-27 passing for 108 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 33-7 defeat to Southern Methodist. He also had 20 rushes for negative five yards.

Impact Colandrea simply couldn't move the football, amassing just 108 yards on 27 attempts. He did throw a touchdown, but one that didn't have any real impact on the game in what was ultimately a 26-point defeat. After a three interception showing the week prior, Colandrea didn't exactly lock himself in as the starter for Week 14.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially starting Saturday Colandrea will the starting quarterback for Saturday's game versus SMU, Preston Willett of The Sabre reports.

Impact Colandrea, who was benched during last week's game versus Notre Dame, will have another chance to start versus another ranked opponent. Even though Tony Muskett out-played Colandrea versus the Fighting Irish, Colandrea will remain the starter and will look to lead the Cavaliers to an upset win over SMU.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tony Elliott: Anthony Colandrea would start for Virginia football 'if we were to play today' Virginia football quarterbacks Anthony Colandrea and Tony Muskett are sharing first-team reps, said coach Tony Elliott. He also said Colandr...

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROANOKE.COM

Still starting quarterback Colandrea will be the Cavaliers' starting quarterback for their game Saturday against SMU, Virginia reporter Mike Barber reports.

Impact Even with a string of bad performances lately, Colandrea remains the Cavaliers' preferred quarterback under center going into their upcoming game. Weeks 4 to 8 saw a nice run in which he completed 69 passes for 748 yards and six touchdowns without any interceptions. The script flipped in Week 9, resulting in a three-performance span with only one touchdown and seven interceptions.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Miserable showing leads to benching Colandrea was 8-for-21 passing for 69 yards and three interceptions during Saturday's 35-14 defeat to Notre Dame. He also had four rushes for 23 yards.

Impact Colandrea and the Virginia offense couldn't get anything going in the first half against Notre Dame. But to make matters worse, he ended the half with three straight interceptions, prompting the Cavaliers to bench him for Tony Muskett. Muskett wasn't electrifying, but he protected the football and scored twice with his legs. Colandrea's job as the starting quarterback in Charlottesville is far from secure.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shaky in win Colandrea completed 16 of 24 passes for 143 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 24-19 win against Pittsburgh. He also had 14 rushes for 40 yards.

Impact Colandrea has struggled in recent weeks. The past two games, he's thrown one touchdown to four interceptions. After throwing just two picks in his seven starts prior, the quarterback has had a recent propensity for turnovers. He did, however, improve his efficiency, completing 66.7 percent of his passes despite throwing for just 143 yards.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'AC is our guy': Virginia football sticks with QB Anthony Colandrea Virginia football coach Tony Elliott said the Cavaliers will stick with starting quarterback Anthony Colandrea.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROANOKE.COM

Struggles in big loss Colandrea was 16-for-28 passing for 156 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 41-14 defeat versus North Carolina. He also had 15 rushes for -16 yards.

Impact Colandrea couldn't take care of the football against the Tar Heels, nor could he author a win. The quarterback has now thrown for under 160 yards in two straight performances. He was ultimately replaced by Tony Muskett, who played slightly better and threw a touchdown. It's safe to assume Colandrea's job is far from safe at this point.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Valiant effort in loss Colandrea was 15-for-26 passing for 159 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 48-31 loss versus Clemson. He also had 11 rushes for negative seven yards.

Impact Colandrea scored twice through the air and led the Cavaliers' offense to 31 points, but it wasn't enough against the juggernaut that is the Clemson offense. The quarterback did lose a fumble, which was his first turnover in four games. Colandrea has been solid but hasn't piled on the stats, and that rung true in a hard-fought loss to Clemson.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not enough against Louisville Colandrea was 26-for-45 passing for 279 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-20 loss against Louisville. He also had 15 rushes for 84 yards.

Impact Colandrea had a solid day statistically; his 363 all-purpose yards were his second-highest total of the season. Still, it wasn't enough to beat the Cardinals in a tight one. Colandrea's efficiency wasn't great at 57.8 percent completion and 6.2 yards-per-attempt. His rushing output was a bright spot, and if he can continue to be a dual threat, he could be a playable fantasy quarterback depending on the opponent moving forward.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Does just enough in win over BC Colandrea was 15-for-26 passing for 179 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-14 victory versus Boston College. He also had eight rushes for 23 yards.

Impact Colandrea's stat-line won't exactly jump off the page, but it was just enough for the Cavaliers to take down Boston College. The true sophomore has put up bigger numbers this season, and his efficiency wasn't quite there against the Eagles. Still, he's orchestrating the offense fluently and protecting the football, with zero turnovers the past two weeks. Louisville is next up for Colandrea and Virginia.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses two scores in win Colandrea completed 13 of 20 passes for 131 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 43-24 victory versus Coastal Carolina. He also had nine rushes for 46 yards.

Impact Colandrea was overall effective in a comfortable win over the Chanticleers. It was a good bounce-back after a two-interception performance against Maryland last week. The quarterback only accounted for 131 passing yards, but his rushing total helped his overall production and the Cavaliers didn't need a big day through the air to top Coastal Carolina.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Throws two picks in loss Colandrea completed 21 of 37 passes for 247 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 27-13 defeat to Maryland. He also had eight rushes for 17 yards with one touchdown.

Impact This is a troubling trend for Colandrea, as he's now thrown multiple interceptions in consecutive games. Unlike last week where he countered that with three touchdowns and over 350 yards against Wake Forest, the quarterback didn't score against the Terrapins and was held to his worst completion percentage (56.8) of the season. Colandrea will look to bounce back next week against Costal Carolina.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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