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.
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.
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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.
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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
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nebraska will kickoff and Colorado will start with the ball. Here we go.
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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.
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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.
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TV Channel: NBC
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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.
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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.
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Colorado is a 6.5-point underdog, according to VegasInsider. The over/under is at 55.5 total points.
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Here’s a look at the Colorado football depth chart.
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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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