LINCOLN, Neb. – Coach Deion Sanders and his Colorado football squad are aiming for another impressive start as they face significant rivals in front of large national TV audiences.

This matchup, however, presents their toughest challenge yet. The Buffaloes take on Nebraska at Memorial Stadium, where around 90,000 fans are expected for a sold-out game. Tune in live on NBC at 7:30 p.m. ET for this exciting prime-time event featuring Coach Prime and his flashy team.

The flair comes from quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who racked up 445 passing yards and four touchdowns in last week’s 31-26 victory over North Dakota State.

Adding to the excitement is Travis Hunter, a remarkable two-way player who caught three of those TD passes and hardly left the field, playing just two snaps off during offense and defense, as reported by Pro Football Focus.

On the other side, Nebraska is looking to win their second game of the season, something they haven’t achieved since 2016. They will be starting true freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola, a highly regarded recruit who completed 19 of 27 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns in a dominant 40-7 win over Texas-El Paso.

A Nebraska victory would mark their first win against Colorado since 2010, during their shared time in the Big 12 Conference. If Colorado secures a win, it would be their third consecutive victory over Nebraska since 2018, allowing the Buffaloes (1-0) to aim for a 3-0 start for the second year in a row, with all wins showcased on national television just like last season.

Next week, the Buffs are scheduled to face their rivals, Colorado State, on CBS.

Stay tuned to YSL News Sports for live updates, highlights, wild plays, and in-depth analysis throughout the game. Keep following along:

Kickoff Timing for Nebraska vs. Colorado

• The game is set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on September 7 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Broadcast Information for the Colorado-Nebraska Game

• You can catch the game live on NBC or stream it on Fubo.

Broadcast Team for NBC’s Coverage of the Colorado-Nebraska Game

Colt McCoy, former NFL and Texas quarterback, will make his NBC commentary debut after retiring from football. Now 38, he will join play-by-play announcer Paul Burmeister, a former Iowa quarterback, as the analyst for this game. Reporter Kathryn Tappen will be on the sidelines, contributing to NBC’s Big Ten Conference football coverage.

Game Odds and Predictions for Nebraska vs. Colorado

Nebraska is favored to win by -7.5 points, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. For additional details on other games, check out the YSL News Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds section. Lines were updated on Saturday at 5:45 p.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Colorado +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Nebraska -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
• Against the spread (ATS): Colorado +7.5 (-115) | Nebraska -7.5 (-105)
• Over/Under (O/U): 58.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Deion Sanders Faces a Chilly Reception in Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. – Colorado’s coach Deion Sanders didn’t receive a friendly welcome from the Nebraska fans prior to the game. Approaching the field about 65 minutes before kickoff, he encountered a large group of supporters gathered along his route. After entering the field through the end zone with security, he jogged towards the Nebraska student section, which welcomed him with a disrespectful chant:

“(Expletive) CU.”

Sanders, 57, is no stranger to such receptions; he was here as a player for Florida State in 1986, where he recorded four tackles in a game Nebraska won 34-17.

Final Game of the Colorado-Nebraska Contract

This matchup is the conclusion of a four-game agreement signed back in 2012 between these rivals. Colorado emerged victorious in the first three encounters: in Nebraska in 2019, at home in 2019, and again at home in 2023, when the Buffaloes triumphed 36-14.

There are currently no announced plans for the two teams to meet again in the future.

As former members of the Big Eight and Big 12 Conferences, Colorado and Nebraska faced each other each year from 1948 to 2010. Their departure from the Big 12 to join other conferences prompted the need for a contract to continue their rivalry.

Nebraska holds the historical advantage in this series, leading 49-21-2.

Contrasting Coaching Styles: Deion Sanders vs. Matt Rhule

Saturday’s game between Colorado and Nebraska raises a pivotal question about the evolving landscape of college football:

What is the best way to build a successful team in today’s game?

Both head coaches, Deion Sanders of Colorado and Matt Rhule of Nebraska, started their tenures around the same time in late 2022. However, they have taken very different approaches in their efforts to rebuild their respective teams.

College Football Week 2 Schedule

• Check out the kickoff times and TV coverage for the Top 25 teams as ranked by the US LBM Coaches Poll. (All times listed are Eastern):
• No. 16 Kansas State at Tulane, ESPN, 12 PM
• Arkansas at No. 17 Oklahoma State, ABC, 12 PM
• No. 3 Texas at No. 9 Michigan, FOX, 12 PM
• Bowling Green at No. 8 Penn State, Big Ten Network, 12 PM
• Tennessee Tech at No. 1 Georgia, ESPN+, 2 PM
• Iowa State at No. 21 Iowa, CBS, 3:30 PM
• Baylor at No. 11 Utah, FOX, 3:30 PM
• Eastern Michigan at No. 25 Washington, Big Ten Network, 3:30 PM
• Northern Illinois at No. 7 Notre Dame, NBC, Peacock, 3:30 PM
• Jacksonville State at No. 24 Louisville, ESPN+, 3:30 PM
• Middle Tennessee at No. 5 Ole Miss, SEC Network, 4:15 PM
• Florida A&M at No. 15 Miami (Fla.), ESPN+, 6 PM
• South Florida at No. 4 Alabama, ESPN, 7 PM
• Buffalo at No. 10 Missouri, ESPN+, 7 PM
• No. 20 Kansas at Illinois, FS1, 7 PM
• Nicholls at No. 19 LSU, ESPN+, 7:30 PM
• No. 12 Tennessee at No. 23 N.C. State, ABC, 7:30 PM
• Western Michigan at No. 2 Ohio State, Big Ten Network, 7:30 PM
• Houston at No. 13 Oklahoma, SEC Network, 7:45 PM
• Appalachian State at No. 22 Clemson, ACC Network, 8 PM
• Boise State at No. 6 Oregon, Peacock, 10 PM
• Northern Arizona at No. 18 Arizona, ESPN+, 10 PM
• Utah State at No. 14 Southern Cal, Big Ten Network, 11 PM