The Colorado Buffaloes (1-0) are gearing up for a long-standing rivalry showdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-0) this Saturday. The game, which will be aired nationally on NBC at 7:30 p.m. ET, has all the ingredients for an electric atmosphere in Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska, where over 90,000 fans will fill the stands. The Buffaloes, led by head coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders, are fresh off a 31-26 victory against North Dakota State. Meanwhile, Nebraska dominated UTEP 40-7 in their season opener. Both teams are coming into this clash riding high on momentum.
The spotlight will be on the quarterbacks, as Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders, a Heisman hopeful, squares off against Nebraska’s promising freshman Dylan Raiola. In Colorado’s opener, Sanders threw for 445 yards and four touchdowns, proving his ability to pick apart defenses. He’ll have plenty of support from standout receivers like Travis Hunter and Jimmy Horn Jr., both of whom had huge performances last week. On the other side, Raiola showed poise in his college debut, completing 19-of-27 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns. However, facing a secondary that features stars like Shilo Sanders and Travis Hunter will be a bigger challenge for the young QB.
The run game will also be crucial for both teams. Colorado’s ground attack was limited in their opener, with Ohio State transfer Dallan Hayden leading with just 20 rushing yards. For the Buffaloes to have a balanced offense, they’ll need to establish the run against Nebraska’s stout defensive line, anchored by Ty Robinson and Nash Hutmacher. On the flip side, Nebraska’s powerful run game, which racked up 223 yards against UTEP, could pose a threat to Colorado. The Huskers will aim to control the clock and keep Sanders and his high-flying offense on the sidelines.
This rivalry has deep roots, dating back to the Big 8 Conference days. Last season, Colorado took down Nebraska 36-14 in Boulder, but now the battle shifts to Lincoln for the first time since 2018. The Huskers haven’t beaten the Buffaloes in over 5,000 days, and Coach Prime has already made it clear that this matchup is “personal.”
For fans eager to tune in, the game will be broadcasted on NBC and streamed on Peacock. This marks Colorado’s first appearance on NBC since the 1995 Fiesta Bowl, a testament to the growing national interest surrounding Deion Sanders and his Buffaloes squad. You can also stream the game on services like FuboTV and Hulu Live TV, which offer free trials for new users.
With Nebraska’s fierce defense and Colorado’s explosive offense, this game is set to be a classic in the storied rivalry. Expect high intensity, hard hits, and plenty of action under the lights.
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