Nebraska lands UNLV transfer Anthony Colandrea after Kenny Minchey flipped his pledge

Anthony Colandrea committed to Nebraska on Jan. 6 after Kenny Minchey flipped his pledge to Kentucky on Jan. 5; Colandrea was the 2025 Mountain West Player of the Year after passing for 3,459 yards and rushing for 649 yards.

Nebraska announced the commitment of former UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea on Jan. 6. The move came a day after Notre Dame transfer Kenny Minchey flipped his pledge from Nebraska to Kentucky after initially committing to Nebraska on Jan. 4. Colandrea was named the Mountain West Player of the Year in 2025 after a season with significant passing and rushing production. He started two years at Virginia before transferring to UNLV, where he played for coach Dan Mullen. Key facts: - Anthony Colandrea committed to Nebraska on Jan. 6. - Kenny Minchey committed to Nebraska on Jan. 4 and changed his decision, signing with Kentucky on Jan. 5. - In 2025 Colandrea passed for 3,459 yards with 23 touchdowns and nine interceptions and rushed for 649 yards with 10 touchdowns. - 247Sports' transfer portal ratings list Colandrea as No. 175 overall and No. 21 among quarterbacks, and he is listed as a three-star recruit; he also visited Florida State. - Colandrea is expected to be in line to replace Dylan Raiola, who entered the transfer portal after a season-ending injury and remains uncommitted. - Nebraska finished 7-6 in 2025; freshman TJ Lateef made four starts late in the season, and the roster is also losing running back Emmett Johnson and receiver Dane Key to the NFL draft. Summary: Colandrea joins Nebraska as its transfer-portal quarterback and brings dual-threat experience from his 2025 season. Dylan Raiola remains uncommitted after entering the transfer portal. The team's starting quarterback situation and other roster outcomes are undetermined at this time.