Anthony Colandrea News, Rumors, Updates - Nebraska Cornhuskers

Big day vs. Air Force Colandrea was 20-for-32 passing for 361 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 51-48 victory versus Air Force. He also had seven rushes for 62 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact It was another efficient outing from Colandrea, who averaged a season-high 11.3 yards per completion, while rushing for his second and third scores this season. Through six games, Colandrea has completed 68.1 percent of his passes for 1,403 yards, 10 touchdowns and three interceptions. He's added another 323 yards, a career high, on the ground.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

AP Top 25 Extra Points: UNLV would be long shot for CFP even if beats Boise St on road and wins out

UNLV has quietly started 6-0 under new coach Dan Mullen and a win this week at Boise State would put the Rebels in the spotlight

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Colandrea scores on 19-yard TD run with 36 seconds left, lifts undefeated UNLV past Air Force 51-48

Anthony Colandrea throws for 361 yards and runs for a 19-yard touchdown with 36 seconds left, giving UNLV a 51-48 victory over Air Force on Saturday

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Leads UNLV to 5-0 start Colandrea completed 11 of 20 passes for 102 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 31-17 win versus Wyoming. He also had 11 rushes for 32 yards.

Impact While Colandrea's 55 percent completion rate was a season low, the junior quarterback did enough to lead the Rebels to a win, as they improved to 5-0 on the season. Colandrea's completed 69.5 percent of his passes this season for 1,042 yards, nine touchdowns and three interceptions while rushing for another 261 yards and a score.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Colandrea, special teams power UNLV past Wyoming 31-17 on hail-covered field

Anthony Colandrea threw a touchdown pass, Kayden McGee and Jaden Bradley scored on special teams and UNLV beat Wyoming 31-17 after a pregame hail storm blanketed the field Saturday...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Leads comeback win Colandrea was 29-for-44 passing for 293 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 41-38 victory over Miami (OH). He also had 15 rushes for 54 yards.

Impact It was a rocky day overall for Colandrea, though he'd come through late, throwing a pair of touchdown passes in the fourth quarter as the Rebels overcame a double-digit deficit in the second half to improve to 4-0. Colandrea's completed 71.6 percent of his passes this season for 940 yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions while rushing for another 229 yards on 45 attempts. UNLV will head into a bye week before opening conference play at Wyoming in Week 6.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads comeback win Colandrea was 29-for-44 passing for 293 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 41-38 victory over Miami (OH). He also had 15 rushes for 54 yards.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UNLV's only lead comes on last-second Ramon Villela field goal for 41-38 win over Miami (OH)

Ramon Villela kicked a 23-yard field goal with 15 seconds left to lift UNLV to a 41-38 win over Miami (OH)

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Efficient vs. UCLA Colandrea was 15-for-21 passing for 203 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 30-23 victory over UCLA. He also had 11 rushes for 59 yards.

Impact Colandrea has gotten off to an impressive start with UNLV, completing 75.4 percent of his passes for 647 yards, six touchdowns and just one interception through three games while rushing for another 175 yards and a score. The junior will look to keep rolling in Week 4, following a bye, when the Rebels visit Miami (Ohio).

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UNLV beats UCLA 30-23 for first Big Ten win in 22 years

Anthony Colandrea passes for 203 yards and three touchdowns as UNLV held off a UCLA rally to win 30-23

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

UCLA hits the road to match up against UNLV

The UCLA Bruins go on the road to match up against the UNLV Rebels

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Primary QB again Week 1' Colandrea was 19-for-23 passing for 249 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Friday's 38-21 victory versus Sam Houston State. He also had six rushes for 23 yards with...

Impact For the second straight week, Colandrea served as UNLV's primary quarterback with Alex Orji assuming the backup role. The junior turned in another solid performance -- he's now completed 77.3 percent of his passes for 444 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 116 yards on 19 attempts through the first two games this season. Expect Colandrea to remain undercenter in Week 3 against Miami-Ohio, following a bye week.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UNLV quarterback makes most of starting opportunity in road victory UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea earned the start against Sam Houston on Friday night and accounted for three touchdowns in the Rebels’ vi...

AUGUST 30, 2025 • REVIEWJOURNAL.COM

Anthony Colandrea accounts for three touchdowns as UNLV tops Sam Houston for a 2-0 start season

Virginia transfer Anthony Colandrea threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third in his debut at UNLV and the Rebels beat Sam Houston State, 38-21, in the first meeting between the...

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Still listed as co-starter Colandrea is still listed as a co-starter alongside Alex Orji for UNLV heading into Week 1, per Sports of SHSU.

Impact Colandrea took over in the second half for the Runnin' Rebels' after alternating drives in the first half of the Week 0 win with Alex Orji. Colandrea finished with 195 yards passing and a touchdown through the air as well as 93 yards rushing. The dual threat certainly played better than Orji, but perhaps simply to keep Sam Houston guessing, the pair of quarterbacks are still both listed as starters.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes over in second half Colandrea completed 15 of 21 passes for 195 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 38-31 win over Idaho State. He also had 13 rushes for 93 yards.

Impact Colandrea and Alex Orji played alternating drives in the first half Saturday, though it was the junior Colandrea who took over in the second half, ultimately leading UNLV to a one-score victory over an FCS opponent. Colandrea was particularly impressive on the ground -- his 93 rushing yards marked a career high. The Virginia transfer figures to be the favorite to start in Week 1 against Sam Houston.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jai'Den Thomas scores 3 TDs and UNLV holds off Idaho State 38-31 in Dan Mullen's debut as coach

Jai’Den Thomas scored three touchdowns, the UNLV defense had four interceptions and the Rebels held off Idaho State 38-31 in the debut of Dan Mullen as their coach

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

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

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