Nebraska fans react to first 5-0 start since 2016

Nebraska football defeated Maryland 48-23 on Saturday afternoon in a bit of an uneven game. After struggling in the first half, the Huskers played much better in the second, scoring 20 unanswered points in the fourth quarter.

For the first time since 2016, the Huskers are 5-0 and are 2-0 in Big Ten play for the first time since 2017. Nebraska now leads the all-time series between the schools to 4-1 and has now won 15 of its past 17 Homecoming games.

Anthony Colandrea went 26-of-39 on the afternoon, throwing for 238 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception. However, he had a much better game on the ground, carrying the ball 10 times for 108 yards. Colandrea is the first Husker quarterback to top 100 rushing yards since Heinrich Haarberg rushed for 157 yards against Louisiana Tech in 2023.

Kwazi Gilmer had his second straight 100-yard receiving game, tallying 11 catches for 147 yards. He is the first Husker to have back-to-back 100-yard receiving games since Samori Toure in September of 2021.

After an uneven start, Huskers fans were excited about the victory on social media.

Fans are looking forward to next week already

Imagine having to try to convince an avid football fan in 2005 that in the year of our Lord 2026, Nebraska will have to prove themselves by beating the defending national champions in Indiana

Last top 10 victory was vs. #6 Michigan State (2015)

2-31 vs the top 25 since 2015 https://t.co/9cwlKCm4w1pic.twitter.com/fi1BeyHUm2

— Nash (@NashTalksTexas) October 4, 2026

The Huskers can be a confusing team at times

I think this perfectly sums up Nebraska football in 2026 https://t.co/cWbKwb8OPH

— Justin (@justintbaer) October 4, 2026

Fans loved a successful weekend against Maryland

Maryland got Nebraska-ed today!

Shortly after Football beat Maryland, #1 Volleyball swept the Terps!!!

— Clint Dawg Johnson 🐶🦴 (@clinttjohnson) October 4, 2026

Husker fans were excited about history

Last time Nebraska won 5 straight by 17+ points was in 2001 when the Huskers won 6 straight by 17+.

A quarter century ago!!

— James in LNK (@huskersjames) October 4, 2026

Fans are riding high after the win

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are the greatest college football team to ever grace the planet earth.

— Cierra Lyndell (@GmaCeCe) October 4, 2026

Fans like the feeling of winning

Nebraska football is 5-0 this feels nice

— Nolan (@nolan_braunnn) October 4, 2026

This sums up the game perfectly

Maryland went from leading Nebraska 16-7 after the 1st quarter to trailing 48-23 in the 4th.

— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) October 3, 2026

Optimism is high for next week

Such a rough game to still win by 25. Clean up the mistakes and we got a fighting chance next week! GO BIG RED!

— 🌽Liam Jones🌽 (@liamkade410) October 4, 2026

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