Game log · Week-by-week
2026 season · 2 games
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| Wk | Opp | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 3 | W 34-7vs North Dakota | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | |
| Wk 9 | L 10-17vs Washington | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 1 | 24 | Season-high 24 yds |
| Total | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 1 | 24 |
Carter Nelson is a tight end at Nebraska who has played in 2 of Nebraska's 8 games this season, most recently Oct 31.
Nebraska is 5-3.
What’s being said
5 stories in the last 60 days, from 3 outlets.
Third year in the same receiving corps at Nebraska. One game to point at: 24 receiving yards and 1 reception against Washington — Week 9, 2026.
30 receiving yards · 2 catches · 1 receiving TD
Style of play
Style of play
Play style
Shows up in the passing game from any alignment.
Similar players
Closest statistical matches, adjusted for opponent strength.
In the news in the last 60 days
from 3 outlets
Anthony Colandrea finds Carter Nelson for 24-yard TD, gaining lead for Nebraska over Washington
FOX Sports Oct 31 · 1 outlet
In the news this season
from 6 outlets
Anthony Colandrea finds Carter Nelson for 24-yard TD, gaining lead for Nebraska over Washington
FOX Sports Oct 31 · 1 outlet
What they’re talking about
Profile and feature3 stories
Omaha World-Herald'He keeps getting better': Carter Nelson's 'upside' starting to emerge after healthy summer - Omaha World-HeraldAug 26- Husker CornerMarcus Satterfield thinks Carter Nelson shows signs of long-awaited Nebraska breakoutAug 26
- Husker CornerNebraska turns its sights to freshman TE, Swiss Army Knife in Carter Nelson's absenceSep 23
Week by week
- Oct 29 to Nov 4L 10-17 vs Washington1 storyAnthony Colandrea finds Carter Nelson for 24-yard TD, gaining lead for Nebraska over Washington FOX Sports
- Oct 15 to Oct 21L 14-17 at OregonNo stories
- Oct 8 to Oct 14L 17-20 vs IndianaNo stories
- Oct 1 to Oct 7W 48-23 vs MarylandNo stories
- Sep 24 to Sep 30W 31-13 at Michigan StateNo stories
- Sep 17 to Sep 23W 34-7 vs North Dakota4 storiesNebraska turns its sights to freshman TE, Swiss Army Knife in Carter Nelson's absence Husker Corner
- Sep 10 to Sep 16W 56-7 vs Bowling GreenNo stories
- Sep 3 to Sep 9W 49-21 vs OhioNo stories
- Aug 27 to Sep 2No game1 storyFinally healthy, Nebraska still has high hopes for Carter Nelson
On3 - Aug 20 to Aug 26No game5 storiesMarcus Satterfield thinks Carter Nelson shows signs of long-awaited Nebraska breakout Husker Corner
Each week: his team’s game, the stories about him that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
Stories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 4.
What fans said
vs Washington, Oct 31Of course Carter Nelson would come back to life on HalloweenNebraska fan, r/CFB game thread
vs Ohio, Sep 5Carter Nelson just getting eaten up thereNebraska fan, r/CFB game thread
In the game threads
at Oregon, Oct 17I can see this developing into a tight end game (carter Nelson legacy game possibly!?!?!?)Nebraska fan, r/CFB game threadNamed in
- Anthony Colandrea finds Carter Nelson for 24-yard TD, gaining lead for Nebraska over Washington
- Nebraska turns its sights to freshman TE, Swiss Army Knife in Carter Nelson's absence
- Carter Nelson out this week with a knee injury
- Marcus Satterfield thinks Carter Nelson shows signs of long-awaited Nebraska breakout
- Nebraska Football: Carter Nelson status, Eric Ingwerson role, more
More stories
Where to follow
The latest game
- L 10-17 vs Washington Oct. 31
A 24-yard catch from Anthony Colandrea on 3rd and 2 in the first quarter, made it 7-0, for a touchdown. - W 34-7 vs North Dakota Sept. 19
A 6-yard catch from Anthony Colandrea on 1st and 10 in the first quarter, tied 0-0.
Career stats
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Game log
Signature game
Week 9 · 2026
L 10-17
vs Washington
1 rec · 24 yds · 1 TD
With A. Wilson — 49.8 yards per punt · 5 punts · 4 inside the 20 · J. Barney Jr. — 6 rec · 65 yds · 10 rush yds (1 car)
Teams and coaches
3 seasons under Matt Rhule — 19-15 over that span.
2024Nebraska7-6HC: Matt Rhule · Balanced
2025Nebraska7-6HC: Matt Rhule · Run-leaning
2026Nebraska5-3HC: Matt Rhule · Balanced
Our ratings
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Splits
Per-game splits
Through 2 games: 1.0 REC/g, 15.0 YDS/g, 15.0 YPR, 0.5 TD/g — splits start at 3 games.
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Matt Rhule
Pass share
48.1%
276 pass / 298 run
Plays / game
71.8
8 games
Team sack rate
4.6%
306 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
Player standing · 2026
2 catches in 2 games
Fewer catches a game than most FBS tight ends who play every week.
Roster2-deepStarterRecognizedEliteApex
Three seasons at Nebraska
2026 is in progress.
- 2026 Nebraska RhuleYear 3 · 2 games
- 2025 Nebraska RhuleYear 2 · 3 games
- 2024 Nebraska RhuleYear 1 · 5 games
- High school AinsworthAinsworth, NE · Class of 2024Four-star, No. 55 in the 2024 class. Signed with Nebraska.
2024 5 games
- Signed with NebraskaFour-star, out of Ainsworth
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
1 coach2024–2026
Nebraska
Played every college season under Matt Rhule.