Social media reacts to Nebraska's victory over Maryland

For the first time since 2016, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are 5-0. The Huskers defeated Maryland 48-23 on Homecoming Saturday to improve to 2-0 in Big Ten play for the first time since 2017. For the first time since 2016, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are 5-0. The Huskers defeated Maryland 48-23 on Homecom

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For the first time since 2016, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are 5-0. The Huskers defeated Maryland 48-23 on Homecoming Saturday to improve to 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. The Huskers have now won 15 of their past 17 Homecoming games.

Nebraska has won each of its first five games by at least 17 points. This is the first time the Huskers have won five straight games by at least 17 points since 2001.

Wide receiver Kwazi Gilmer was the star of the afternoon with 10 receptions for

a career-high 147 yards and 2 touchdowns. He is the first Husker to have back-to-back 100-yard receiving games since Samori Toure in September of 2021.

Quarterback Anthony Colandrea threw for 238 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for a career-high 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.

Nebraska remains home and will host Indiana on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. CT. Find social media reaction to the victory below.

5-0

We got five on it. pic.twitter.com/j1T8hg3quS
— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFootball) October 3, 2026

Big Noon Kickoff

BIG NOON KICKOFF IS COMING TO NEBRASKA ‼️

The BNK Crew gets you ready for @IndianaFootball vs @HuskerFootball next Saturday pic.twitter.com/0irNmmH6wA
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 3, 2026

Officiating

"I thought it was ridiculous."

Matt Rhule expressed his displeasure with the officiating in the Huskers' game against Maryland.

Nebraska and Maryland combined for 28 penalties for 247 yards. pic.twitter.com/vPk7NZUSfx
— Hail Varsity (@HailVarsity) October 4, 2026

Pick six

Dwayne McDougle III takes it away and HOUSES it!@HuskerFootball pic.twitter.com/2kTOsZKDOD

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 3, 2026

What a view

What a view 👀

Check out the iconic balloon release after the first TD of the day for @HuskerFootball at Memorial Stadium 🎈 pic.twitter.com/PUBpHuHegG
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 3, 2026

Understood the assignment

Nebraska understood the assignment. https://t.co/txa6oWkOWy pic.twitter.com/yoKxWHknrj
— Avarie Howard (@avariehoward31) October 3, 2026

Not good

Nebraska's 16 penalties tied the school record for most in a game. The last time they had that many in a game was 2010 Texas A&M
— Arbitrary Analytics (@arbitanalytics) October 3, 2026

Is the end near?

Maryland's hot start quickly dissolves in 34 unanswered points by Nebraska, which blows out the Terps 48-23.

With that, the Mike Locksley watch continues. We all know where this is headed.
— Jeff Ermann (@Jeff_Ermann) October 3, 2026

Flags everywhere

Nebraska and Maryland praying after their game

Huskers and Terrapins showing it’s a brotherhood pic.twitter.com/vjFHqj8CUo
— randysilvertv (@randysilvertv) October 4, 2026