Tim Tebow 'Can't Wait' for Quarterback Matchup Between Colorado-Nebraska

An intriguing quarterback duel is set to highlight the early college football schedule as Colorado heads to Lincoln to face Nebraska on Saturday night.

The game showcases Shedeur Sanders at the helm for the Buffaloes and the Huskers' true freshman Dylan Raiola, a matchup that former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow is eagerly anticipating.

In Colorado's 31-26 win over South Dakota State, Sanders completed 26 of 34 passes for 445 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. As the top passer in Week 1, Tebow is keen to see Sanders' performance this Saturday against the Huskers' defense.

“I can’t wait to watch Shedeur,” Tebow said on SportsCenter on Saturday. “If you look at what he did during Week 1 against a really good opponent — he did everything. They’re putting on back braces and he’s saying ‘I can carry more. Give me more, coach.’ Whatever you want to say, this kid is for real.

“The way he adjusts in the pocket, the way he maneuvers in the pocket, the way he throws when he’s getting hit … He turns the momentum and he’s done it from day one.”

Raiola, the standout true freshman quarterback, boasts one game of college experience. His performance was sufficient to impress Tebow in the Huskers' 40-7 Week 1 victory over UTEP.

He completed 19 of 27 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns, exiting the game early when head coach Matt Rhule decided to rest his starters in the latter half.

“Dylan Raiola, Week 1, stepping up and dropping dimes all over,” Tebow said. “Everybody wants to make the Patrick Mahomes comparison because of their throwing motion, and you know, there are some similarities there. I know he wears the number, I know he looks like it, but you know what? Sometimes we throw those comparisons too soon, but the way this kid manuevers in the pocket and his accuracy from different angles — he’s got so much talent.

“I can’t wait to watch this quarterback matchup — probably the best of the day.”

The game between the Buffaloes and Cornhuskers is set to start tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock.

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