How Every Nebraska Player on Offense vs. Maryland Graded Out on PFF
Key Points:
- Nebraska's offense, led by coach Dana Holgorsen, exploded after a slow first quarter to finish with 447 yards and 41 points in a 25-point win over Maryland, with 31 players participating.
- Quarterback Anthony Colandrea, despite some inefficiencies, was highly productive on 79 snaps, totaling 346 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns, solidifying his role as a key contributor in Nebraska's 5-0 start.
- Sophomore running back Isaiah Mozee started and gained 76 all-purpose yards, but Mekhi Nelson stood out with two rushing touchdowns, while senior Vincent Genatone continued to contribute effectively in Rule's absence.
- UCLA transfer Kwazi Gilmer emerged as Nebraska's WR1, catching 11 passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns on a career-high 17 targets, marking back-to-back 100-yard games against Big Ten opponents.
- The offensive line improved in the second half, boosting rushing yards per carry from 3.9 to 7.0 and allowing no sacks for the second consecutive week, with Tree Babalade making a strong case for a starting role.