Deion Sanders and the Colorado football team are on the road for the first time this season.
The Buffaloes (1-0) want to beat Nebraska for the fourth time in a row in Lincoln, but the Cornhuskers are in full control in two quarters.
Follow live updates throughout the game.
After Colorado’s defense forced Nebraska into a three-and-out early in the second half, Alejandro Mata kicked a 27-yard field goal to put the Buffs on the scoreboard.
Nebraska leads 28-3 in the third quarter with 10:38 minutes left.
— Scott Procter
Colorado’s starting safety Shilo Sanders left the game early in the first half and went to the locker room.
Deion Sanders said at halftime that Shilo would not return with what he believed to be a “broken forearm or something like that.”
More: Shilo Sanders leaves Colorado vs. Nebraska early; injury update on Buffs safety
— Scott Procter
Colorado kicker Jace Feely missed a 55-yard field goal as the first half clock expired. That’s how the first half looked for the Buffs.
— Scott Procter
It almost resulted in an interception by Colorado linebacker LaVonta Bentley, but instead it became an 18-yard touchdown pass from Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola to Rahmir Johnson after a deflected pass.
The Cornhuskers extended their big lead just before halftime.
Nebraska leads 28-0 with less than a minute left in the second quarter.
— Scott Procter
Colorado still struggled in the early going. 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.
With 3:33 minutes left in the second quarter, Nebraska leads 21-0.
— Scott Procter
After Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola made an incredible cross-body throw for a 36-yard gain to Jaylen Lloyd, Dante Dowdell threw the ball from one yard out on the next play, extending the Cornhuskers’ lead.
Nebraska is in full control.
With 6:44 minutes left in the second quarter, Nebraska leads 21-0.
— Scott Procter
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 minutes left in the second quarter.
— Scott Procter
Colorado didn’t have much luck in the first quarter. The Buffs lost -2 yards on offense (mostly due to -25 sack yards) and Shedeur Sanders was able to convert his second interception of the season into a touchdown.
Nebraska, meanwhile, is averaging 7.1 yards per carry and is in a good position to score at the start of the second quarter.
— Scott Procter
After a Nebraska punt landed at the Buffs’ two-yard line, Shedeur Sanders threw an interception pass from his own end zone to Nebraska defensive back Tommi Hill, who returned it for a touchdown.
With 5:46 minutes left in the first quarter, Nebraska leads 14-0.
— Scott Procter
Colorado’s offense hasn’t started quite as well as last week. After a 3-and-out on their first possession, the Buffs were unable to capitalize on a 55-yard kickoff return by Jimmy Horn Jr.
After a failed conversion on fourth down, the ball goes back to Nebraska. Shedeur Sanders was sacked on two of Colorado’s first four plays of the game.
— Scott Procter
The Cornhuskers used their running game to take the lead for the first time. Nebraska managed 49 yards (including 39 rushing yards) in seven plays on its first drive after Colorado went 3-and-out.
Nebraska leads 7-0 with 10:34 minutes left in the first quarter.
— Scott Procter
Nebraska will kick off and Colorado will start with the ball. Here we go.
— Scott Procter
Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Terrell Owens was on the field working out with Colorado’s receivers before the game. The 15-year NFL veteran ranks third in NFL history in both receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.
— Scott Procter
Representatives from at least seven NFL teams – 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 considered first-round NFL draft picks.
— Scott Procter
- Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
- Time: 17:30 MT
- Location: Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska
— Scott Procter
TV channels: NBC
— Scott Procter
Nebraska leads the all-time series at 49-21-2, but Colorado has won three straight games, including last year’s 36-14 victory in Boulder. The Buffs haven’t beaten the Cornhuskers in Lincoln since 2018.
— Scott Procter
The atmosphere at Memorial Stadium will be lively on Saturday night, but Shedeur Sanders will be able to use his four years of college experience to compete against a team that features a true freshman quarterback (Dylan Raiola) making his second career start.
Colorado wins 31-27.
— Scott Procter
According to VegasInsider, Colorado is the underdog with 6.5 points. The over/under limit is 55.5 total points.
— Scott Procter
Here’s a look at the Colorado football team’s roster.
— Scott Procter
It’s supposed to be a beautiful night of football in Lincoln. The high temperature is expected to be 77 degrees and the sun will set at 7:48 p.m. during the game.
— Scott Procter
All times are in Mountain.
- August 29: Colorado 31, North Dakota State 26
- September 7: In Nebraska, 5:30 p.m. on NBC
- September 14: At Colorado State, 5:30 p.m. on CBS
- September 21: Against Baylor (home game)
- September 28: In Central Florida
- October 5: Bye
- October 12: Against Kansas State
- October 19: In Arizona
- Oct. 26: Vs. Cincinnati (Family Weekend)
- November 2nd: Bye
- November 9: At Texas Tech
- November 16: Against Utah
- November 23: At Kansas (at Arrowhead Stadium)
- November 29 (Friday): Against Oklahoma State, 10 a.m. ABC
Follow Colorado Buffaloes sports reporter Scott Procter on X.
