Carriker Chronicles: Nebraska Has Its New QB and More

Adam says Anthony Colandrea could prove to be a better fit for the Huskers than Dylan Raiola was.

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Did Nebraska upgrade at quarterback for next year via the transfer portal? Adam Carriker answers that question. Matt Rhule and Nebraska football have taken a lot of heat recently, but they handled the addition of Anthony Colandrea. The Huskers have also added six other portal players, including some much-needed beef and speed. Carriker discusses just how legitimate these additions are. Big Ten and college football fans—enjoy the Carriker Chronicles!

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Anthony Colandrea — Anthony Colandrea will have one year of eligibility at Nebraska. | Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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Did Nebraska upgrade at quarterback for next year via the transfer portal? Adam Carriker answers that question. Matt Rhule and Nebraska football have taken a lot of heat recently, but they handled the addition of Anthony Colandrea. The Huskers have also added six other portal players, including some much-needed beef and speed. Carriker discusses just how legitimate these additions are. Big Ten and college football fans—enjoy the Carriker Chronicles!

Watch and listen below.

Anthony Colandrea — Anthony Colandrea will have one year of eligibility at Nebraska. | Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Make sure you check out this episode of the Carriker Chronicles. Go Big Red—and always remember to Throw the Bones!

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Published Jan 7, 2026 | Modified Jan 7, 2026

Adam Carriker

Adam’s dream of playing for the Huskers came to fruition. He was twice named first-team All-Big 12, leading the conference in sacks and winning the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year award his senior season, along with several other awards, including finishing with All-America honors, in addition to being named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll three times. He’s also been named to Nebraska’s All-Century Team, voted The Best Husker Defensive End since the start of the new millennium, and has been inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame. Adam went on to play eight years as a Defensive Lineman in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams and Washington Redskins. He was drafted in the 1st round, winning Rams Rookie of the Year; he’s the only Ram in franchise history to start all 16 games as a rookie. He also won the Strongest Redskin award multiple times during his career in the NFL. Since retiring, he’s experienced great success in the business world and has also appeared multiple times on National Television and Radio Shows, and currently hosts his highly popular show, the Carriker Chronicles, aka, the People’s Show, which has been viewed by millions!

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