Big Ten · 2026

Nebraska

2025 record 7–6 4–5 conference
Postseason Las Vegas Bowl L 22–44 vs Utah
Head coach Matt Rhule
Scheme Spread Option / 4-2-5
Conference
C+

Colandrea pivot + Portal #8 after Raiola exit; 6.5 market and Vegas Bowl blowout cap the grade

Portal
B−

Portal #8

Depth
C

The depth chart is fresher than peers; two-deep quality still mid-pack

Market odds

To Win Big Ten
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%
To Make Conf. Championship
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%
Over 6.5 wins
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%

Recruiting ranks

Overall #18 28 commits · 211.08 pts
Portal #8 16 commits· avg 87.19

Roster notes

Leading story

Post–Dylan Raiola (→ Oregon) reset: Anthony Colandrea (UNLV) is listed QB1 over TJ Lateef

Offense

RB Isaiah Mozee; WR Nyziah Hunter / Kwazi Gilmer / Jacory Barney Jr.; TE Luke Lindenmeyer. OL is heavily portal-built

Defense

Cameron Lenhardt / Riley Van Poppel / Owen Stoudmire / Williams Nwaneri; Owen Chambliss / Vincent Shavers Jr.; Jeremiah Charles / Jamir Conn / Dwayne McDougle III / Andrew Marshall / Donovan Jones

Key offense

  1. 01
    Anthony Colandrea QB
    Portal
    • UNLV → Nebraska
    • 2025 (incl. bowl) UNLV: 275/417, 3,459 yds, 23 TD, 9 INT
    • 649 rush yds / 10 TD
  2. 02
    Nyziah Hunter WR
    Portal
    • 2025: 43 receptions, 617 yds, 5 TD
  3. 03
    Kwazi Gilmer WR
    Portal
    • 2025: 50 receptions, 535 yds, 4 TD

Key defense

  1. 01
    Owen Chambliss LB
    Portal
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 109 tackles, 4.0 sacks, 1 INT, 5 PD
  2. 02
    Vincent Shavers Jr. LB
    Returning
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 61 tackles, 1.0 sack
  3. 03
    Andrew Marshall CB
    Portal
    • 2025 (incl. bowl): 45 tackles, 1 INT, 3 PD