2024-09-08 08:20:01
Deion Sanders and the Colorado football team are on the road for the first time this season.
The Buffaloes (1-0) are in Lincoln looking to beat Nebraska (1-0) for the fourth consecutive time, but it’s the Cornhuskers who are in complete control through two quarters.
Follow along for live updates throughout the game.
Colorado finds end zone for first time tonight
It’s been an abysmal night for the Colorado offense, but it finally hit paydirt in the fourth quarter.
Shedeur Sanders led a six-play, 58-yard drive capped off by a five-yard touchdown pass to LaJohntay Wester.
Nebraska leads 28-10 with 8:40 left in the game.
— Scott Procter
End of the third quarter: Nebraska 28, Colorado 3
Colorado gets on scoreboard early in second half
After Colorado’s defense forced a Nebraska 3-and-out to begin the second half, Alejandro Mata connected on a 27-yard field goal to get the Buffs on the board.
Nebraska leads 28-3 with 10:38 left in the third quarter.
— Scott Procter
Shilo Sanders injury update
Colorado starting safety Shilo Sanders left the game early on in the first half and headed to the locker room.
Deion Sanders said at halftime that Shilo won’t return with what he thinks is a “broken forearm or something like that.”
More:Shilo Sanders leaves Colorado vs Nebraska game early; Injury update on Buffs’ safety
— Scott Procter
Halftime: Nebraska 28, Colorado 0
Colorado kicker Jace Feely missed a field goal from 61 yards out as the first-half clock expired. It was that kind of first half for the Buffs.
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Nebraska finds end zone right before halftime
It nearly was an interception by Colorado linebacker LaVonta Bentley, but it turned out to be an 18-yard touchdown pass from Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola to Rahmir Johnson off a tipped pass instead.
The Cornhuskers added to their big lead just before halftime.
Nebraska leads 28-0 with less than a minute left in the second quarter.
— Scott Procter
Colorado has field goal attempt blocked
The early struggles continue for Colorado. Alejandro Mata’s 29-yard field goal was blocked after the Buffs’ best drive of the first half.
Nebraska will take over at its own 20-yard line.
Nebraska leads 21-0 with 3:33 left in second quarter.
— Scott Procter
Nebraska adds to lead with 1-yard touchdown
After Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola made an unreal throw across his body for a 36-yard gain to Jaylen Lloyd, Dante Dowdell punched it in from one yard out on the next play to extend the Cornhuskers’ lead.
Nebraska is in complete control.
Nebraska leads 21-0 with 6:44 left in second quarter.
— Scott Procter
Nebraska misses chip-shot field to open second quarter
Nebraska kicker Tristan Alvano missed a 32-yard field goal on the first play of the second quarter.
Nebraska leads 14-0 with 13:32 left in second quarter.
— Scott Procter
End of the first quarter: Nebraska 14, Colorado 0
Nothing went right for Colorado in that first quarter. The Buffs have -2 yards of total offense (mostly due to -25 sack yards) and Shedeur Sanders had his second interception of the season returned for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Nebraska is averaging 7.1 yards per carry and is in scoring position to open the second quarter.
— Scott Procter
Shedeur Sanders throws pick-six, Nebraska in control early
Throwing from his own end zone after a Nebraska punt landed at the Buffs’ two-yard line, Shedeur Sanders threw an interception to Nebraska defensive back Tommi Hill, who returned it for a touchdown.
Nebraska leads 14-0 with 5:46 left in first quarter.
— Scott Procter
Colorado offense struggling early on
The Colorado offense isn’t exactly off to the same hot start as last week. After a 3-and-out on their opening possession, the Buffs were unable to capitalize off a 61-yard kickoff return by Jimmy Horn Jr.
A failed 4th-down conversion gives the ball back to Nebraska. Shedeur Sanders was sacked on two of Colorado’s first four plays of the game.
— Scott Procter
Nebraska strikes first against Colorado
The Cornhuskers used their ground game to take the first lead of the game. Nebraska went 49 yards (39 yards rushing) in seven plays on its opening drive after Colorado went 3-and-out.
Nebraska leads 7-0 with 10:34 left in first quarter.
— Scott Procter
Colorado vs Nebraska has kicked off
Nebraska will kickoff and Colorado will start with the ball. Here we go.
— Scott Procter
Terrell Owens helps Colorado receivers get ready for Nebraska
Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Terrell Owens was on the field and working Colorado’s receivers pre-game. The 15-year NFL veteran ranks third in NFL history in both career receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.
— Scott Procter
Colorado vs Nebraska football game brings NFL scouts to Lincoln
Representatives from at least seven NFL teams — the Cleveland Browns, Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders and Minnesota Vikings — are expected at Memorial Stadium to watch Colorado and Nebraska.
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders and two-way star Travis Hunter are both projected first-round NFL draft picks.
— Scott Procter
Colorado football vs Nebraska time today
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024
- Time: 5:30 p.m. MT
- Location: Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska
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What channel is Colorado football vs Nebraska on today?
TV Channel: NBC
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Colorado football vs Nebraska history
Nebraska leads the all-time series 49-21-2 but Colorado has won three consecutive meetings, including last year’s 36-14 win in Boulder. The Buffs haven’t beaten the Cornhuskers in Lincoln since 2018.
— Scott Procter
Colorado football vs Nebraska prediction
The environment at Memorial Stadium on Saturday night will be raucous, but Shedeur Sanders’ four years of college experience will win out over a team with a true freshman QB (Dylan Raiola) making his second career start.
Colorado wins 31-27.
— Scott Procter
Colorado vs Nebraska betting odds
Colorado is a 6.5-point underdog, according to VegasInsider. The over/under is at 55.5 total points.
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Colorado football depth chart
Here’s a look at the Colorado football depth chart.
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Colorado vs Nebraska weather update
It should be a beautiful night for football in Lincoln. The high is projected at 77 degrees with a 7:48 sunset coming during the game.
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Colorado football schedule 2024: TV channels, dates, start times
All times listed in Mountain.
- Aug. 29: Colorado 31, North Dakota State 26
- Sept. 7: At Nebraska, 5:30 p.m. on NBC
- Sept. 14: At Colorado State, 5:30 p.m. on CBS
- Sept. 21: Vs. Baylor (homecoming)
- Sept. 28: At Central Florida
- Oct. 5: Bye
- Oct. 12: Vs. Kansas State
- Oct. 19: At Arizona
- Oct. 26: Vs. Cincinnati (family weekend)
- Nov. 2: Bye
- Nov. 9: At Texas Tech
- Nov. 16: Vs. Utah
- Nov. 23: At Kansas (at Arrowhead Stadium)
- Nov. 29 (Friday): Vs. Oklahoma State, 10 a.m. ABC
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