Nebraska’s Win With Room to Grow | Nebraska Cornhuskers Football News

Nebraska opened with a gritty win, putting up over 500 yards while holding opponents to minimal yardage—except for one early blunder. Coach Rhule praised the team’s effort but zeroed in on two glaring issues: penalties and tackling. He wants the defense to be suffocating and insists penalties won’t be tolerated, even with officials at practice. QB Anthony Colandrea impressed with touchdowns through air and on the ground, showing poise under pressure, while the offensive line kept him upright—but Rhule wants more physicality. The secondary, especially standout Andrew Marshall, looked elite after that initial mistake. Meanwhile, linebacker Owen Cha...