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After some final, triumphant jeers from Nebraska’s student section — making sure Colorado felt the revenge and pettiness that go with a 28-10 win over a rival — a chant went up inside Memorial Stadium. Go Big Red! It boomed out of 86,000 mouths, surrounding the field with a wall of sound. The crowd had moved from Colorado to basking in the warmth of a dominant, statement-making victory that hasn’t been a common sight around here over the past decade.
“That’s why you come to Nebraska, to come out and play in games like that,” nose tackle Nash Hutmacher said. “And we’re just excited to keep building and keep getting better the rest of the season.” The Huskers are now 2-0 for the first time since 2016, which was also the last time they made a bowl game.
They’re ranked in both major polls, too — 23rd according to the Associated Press media poll and 24th according to the coaches’ poll. It’s the result of NU throttling a team that beat them 36-14 in 2023 and a potential inflection point in the program’s trajectory. Fans stormed the field as the clock hit zeroes Saturday, celebrating a period in which anything is possible.
The night that invited obvious comparisons to the scene a year ago, when Nebraska’s offense committed four turnovers and the defense wore down in the second half. Saturday illustrated the improvement of a Nebraska offense that moved the ball consistently to race out to a 28-0 lead in the first half. It showed what was possible when meshing with a defense that has been a constant in 14 games of the Matt Rhule era, a defense that kept quarterback Shedeur Sanders on his back almost as often as he was on his feet.
The sum total of that complementary football was the game Nebraska envisioned. “This was a big moment,” Rhule said. “This was really big for us to show up and not back down from their stars.
Because we’re a little different. Our team’s our star." Rhule expected a big margin of victory, that NU could impose its will on Colorado.
The blowout may have surprised the football world. It didn’t surprise the Huskers. “We knew we were the better team from the jump,” defensive lineman Jimari Butler said.
“We just had to go out there and prove it.” Tight end Thomas Fidone agreed. “Maybe to the outside world, who maybe didn’t know what we are and who we are and underestimated us, I think we might have proved something to them.
But to us, we’ve known what we can be," Fidone said. Rhule doesn’t want NU looking ahead of its next task, but a run of wins is possible. Next up for Nebraska is Northern Iowa, an FCS opponent where current Husker A.
D. Troy Dannen worked. The Panthers are 2-0 but will be a heavy underdog in Saturday’s 6:30 p.
m. game. If Nebraska takes care of business, it will be halfway to the six wins required for bowl eligibility with the entirety of the conference season ahead of it.
After UNI are Illinois and Purdue, both of whom Nebraska beat in 2023. Of course, lots can change over time. Saturday was an example of that.
Butler called it a stepping stone. Linebacker MJ Sherman said it was the latest proof the Huskers’ process in the week leading up to games works. Nebraska’s performance was far from perfect.
The offense didn’t score in the second half, Colorado partially blocked a punt and NU committed nine penalties for 80 yards in the final 30 minutes. And if NU struggles over the next month, the optimism will be unfounded. But for one night, the Huskers can point to the clear, tangible improvement.
“I think last year had to happen so that this year could happen,” Rhule said. “I think that’s a lesson I take with me all the time. Sometimes bad things have to happen to you so that the old you can die and a new one can be born.
” Nebraska assistant linebackers coach Rob Dvoracek (from left), analyst Jack Potenza, and defensive coordinator Tony White use hand signals to communicate with the players on the filed on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Jaylen Lloyd (19) comes back to catch a pass in the second quarter while defended by Colorado's Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig (7) on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule speaks with referees on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska assistant running back coach E.J. Barthel stands on the sideline during the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's John Bullock (5) celebrates with Nebraska's Jimari Butler (1) after Butler intercepted a pass from Colorado in the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Colorado's LaVonta Bentley (20) pushes Nebraska's Jacory Barney (17) out of bounds as he runs the ball in the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Landen Davidson (50) and David Hoffken (53) make their way off the field after defeating Colorado on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Colorado's Hank Zilinskas (58) blocks Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) as he attempts to pressure quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) in the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Brian Buschini (13) punts the ball in the second quarter against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's John Hohl (90) kicks off in for the Huskers in the first quarter against Colorado on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Jacory Barney (17) runs the ball in the first quarter against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Fans hold up their cell phone flashlights as part of a lights how as players huddle on the field between quarters on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) and Mikai Gbayor (42) celebrate after a blocked field goal vs.
Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Fans hold up their cell phone flashlights as part of a lights show after the third quarter of the Nebraska vs. Colorado game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Brian Buschini (13) kicks a punt as Colorado's BJ Green (35) attempts to block him in the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Tommi Hill (6), and Malcolm Hartzog (7) tackle Colorado's Dallan Hayden (7), while Jimmy Horn (5) attempts to block for Hayden in the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. A view of the third quarter light show during the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska fans release balloons to celebrate the first touchdown during the first quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Dylan Riaola's little brother, Dayton, celebrates after the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 28-10. Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (right) walks to the huddle during the fourth quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (right) walks to the huddle during the fourth quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (left) tackles Colorado's Jimmy Horn Jr. (5) during the fourth quarter of the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Rahmir Johnson attempts to catch a pass during the third quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Colorado Head Coach Deion Sanders (from left) reacts during a timeout as Defensive Coordinator, Robert Livingston, stands next to Travis Hunter (12) in the game against Nebraska on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda (13) returns a punt during the third quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Colorado's Shedeur Sanders (2) walks off the field for halftime during the game against Nebraska's on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Colorado fans watch the game against Nebraska during the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Jahmal Banks (4) attempts to bring in the ball while defended by Colorado's DJ McKinney (8) during the second quarter of the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) celebrates a blocked kick during the second quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) celebrates a blocked kick during the second quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's special team unit blocks a field goal attempt by Colorado's Alejandro Mata (right) during the second quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's student section cheers during the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Tommi Hill (6) celebrates a pick-six during the first quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Tommi Hill (6) celebrates a pick-six during the first quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Tommi Hill (6) celebrates a pick-six during the first quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Tommi Hill (6) celebrates a pick-six during the first quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Fans watch rom the stairwell during the Colorado game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska fans release balloons to celebrate the first touchdown during the first quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Dante Dowdell (23) runs into the end zone to score the first touchdown of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fans watch the tunnel walk before the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
A Colorado fan can be seen before the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Cousins from Scottsbluff, Derrick Brown (left), 14, and Daxon Darnell, 15, wear matching overalls and oversized hats before the Colorado game on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fans Monroe Polk, 9, of Norfolk (from left), and his little brother, Pierce, 7, and Kash Schafer, 9, of Lincoln, play on the Brooks Berringer and Tom Osborne statue before the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Colorado's Shedeur Sanders (2) walks along the sideline during the third quarter light show of the game against Nebraska on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Colorado's Shedeur Sanders (2) walks along the sideline during the third quarter light show of the game against Nebraska on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Colorado Head Coach Deion Sanders reacts during the third quarter of the game against Nebraska on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Colorado Head Coach Deion Sanders reacts during the third quarter of the game against Nebraska on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (right) hands the ball off to Dante Dowdell during the third quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Colorado Head Coach Deion Sanders reacts during the third quarter of the game against Nebraska on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda (13) fields a punt return while pressured by Colorado's Colton Hood (3) during the third quarter of the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Princewill Umanmielen (left) sacks Colorado's Shedeur Sanders (2) during the third quarter of the game on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda (13) catches a punt during the third quarter of the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Colorado Head Coach Deion Sanders walks off the field during halftime of the game against Nebraska on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola drops back to pass during the second quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Malcolm Hartzog (7) and Jeremiah Charles celebrate a blocked kick attempt during the second quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's offensive linemen Ben Scott (66), Turner Corcoran (69) and Justin Evans (51) help up Dylan Raiola (15) from the ground during the fourth quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (left) forces out Colorado's Jimmy Horn Jr.
(5) during the fourth quarter of the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (left) tackles Colorado's Travis Hunter (12) during the fourth quarter of the game on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Malcolm Hartzog (7) and Jeremiah Charles celebrate a blocked kick attempt during the second quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) hands the ball off to Rahmir Johnson (14) during the fourth quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Colorado's Dayon Hayes (50) pulls on the helmet of Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) during the first quarter of the game on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Hayes was called for a personal foul. Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (left) appears to collide with Micah Mazzccua (56) while escaping a tackle by Colorado's Wyatt Hummel (70) during the first quarter of the game on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) looks to pass during the first quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Isaiah Neyor (18) gets brought down by Colorado's DJ McKinney (8) and Preston Hodge (24) during the first quarter of the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Colorado's Shedeur Sanders (left) drops back to pass while pressured by Nebraska's Princewill Umanmielen (18) and James Williams (90) during the first quarter of the game on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's MJ Sherman (48) sacks Colorado's Shedeur Sanders (2) during the first quarter of the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Tommi Hill (6) celebrates a pick-six during the first quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's MJ Sherman (48) pressures Colorado's Shedeur Sanders (2) during the first quarter of the game on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fans release balloons to celebrate the first touchdown during the first quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska and Colorado huddle on the field durning a timeout of the first quarter of the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fans release balloons to celebrate the first touchdown during the first quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fans watch the flyover before the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) celebrates a blocked kick with Assistant Coach Jack Potenza during the second quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Colorado's Shedeur Sanders (2) prepares to call for the ball during the first quarter of the game against Nebraska on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Colorado's Carter Stoutmire (23) falls while trying to make a tackle in Nebraska's Rahmir Johnson (14) in the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule reacts after the Huskers are called for targeting in the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Jacory Barney (17) runs the ball while pursued by Colorado defenders in the third quarter on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) makes a pass in the third quarter against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
The Nebraska offensive line huddles up with quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) before running a play out of a timeout in the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks the sideline in the fourth quarter on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) fakes a hand-off to Nebraska's Dante Dowdell (23) in the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Dante Dowdell (23) pushes Colorado's Preston Hodge (24) down and out of the way as he runs the ball in the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Mikai Gbayor (42) high fives Malcolm Hartzog (7) o after Gbayor tipped a pass in the third quarter on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Colorado's Will Sheppard (14) makes a catch while contested by Nebraska's Marques Buford (3) in the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska fans storm the field after winning the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 28-10.
Nebraska's Jimari Butler (1) and Ty Robinson (9) give Head Coach Matt Rhule (center) the game ball after winning against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 28-10.
Nebraska fans storm the field after winning the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 28-10.
Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) gives coach Matt Rhule (left) the game ball after winning against Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fans storm the field after winning the game against Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 28-10.
Nebraska fans storm the field after winning the game against Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 28-10. Nebraska fans storm the field after winning the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 28-10. Nebraska fans storm the field after winning the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 28-10. Fans rush the field after Nebraska defeated Colorado onSaturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Fans rush the field after Nebraska defeated Colorado onSaturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Jimari Butler holds a ball as he celebrates after the Huskers defeated Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's John Bullock (left) celebrates after limiting Colorado into a four-and-out in the fourth quarter with teammate Marques Buford, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's John Bullock celebrates after forcing Colorado to turn the ball over on downs in the fourth quarter on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) celebrates towards fans after winning the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska won 28-10. Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) celebrates towards fans after winning the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska won 28-10. Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (bottom right) claps as he walks off the field through a crowd of fans after winning the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska won 28-10. Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (bottom left) claps as he walks off the field through a crowd of fans after winning the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska won 28-10. Fans rush the field after Nebraska beats Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska players exit the field as fans rush the field after the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Malachi Coleman (center) celebrates with fans as they rush the field after the game on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fans rush the field after the Huskers defeated Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Fans rush the field after Nebraska beats Colorado on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Fans celebrate beating Colorado as they rush the field after the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (bottom left) embraces his brother Dayton Raiola as fans rush the field after the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Jacory Barney (17) celebrates as fans rush the field after the game on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Mikai Gbayor (42) is lifted onto fans' shoulders as they rush the field after the win Saturday. Colorado's Shedeur Sanders (right) reads the defense before calling for the ball during the game against Nebraska on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Micah Mazzccua (56) celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Rahmir Johnson (14) bobbles the ball as he runs into the end zone for touchdown during the second quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) celebrates a blocked kick during the second quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Mikai Gbayor (42) sacks Colorado's Shedeur Sanders (2) during the first quarter of the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Tommi Hill (6) celebrates his pick-six during the first quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Tommi Hill (6) celebrates a pick-six during the first quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) reaches to block a filed goal attempt by Colorado's Alejandro Mata (right) during the second quarter of the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Tommi Hill (left) intercepts a pass intended for Colorado's Drelon Miller (6) on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Dylan Raiola runs with the ball next to Colorado's Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig (7) in the first quarter, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola runs with the ball next to Colorado's BJ Green in the first quarter, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Colorado's Shedeur Sanders is sacked by Nebraska's Ty Robinson (back) next to James Williams (90) and Princewill Umanmielen on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska fans release balloons to celebrate the first touchdown during the first quarter of the game against Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Isaiah Neyor (18) is tackled by Colorado's Travis Hunter while running the ball in the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Dante Dowdell (23) is tackled by Colorado's Shilo Sanders (21) on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's MJ Sherman (48) pressures Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) in the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Colorado's DJ McKinney (8) brings down Nebraska's Rahmir Johnson (14) as he tries to jump through a hole in the defense in the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Colorado's BJ Green (35) pressures Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) as he makes a throw Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Colorado's LaVonta Bentley (20) tries to bring down Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) in the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fans release balloons after the first touchdown in the second quarter on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Jimari Butler (1) celebrates on the sideline after a sack on Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders (not pictured) in the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule speaks with quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) as they switch field positions between quarters on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Isaiah Neyor (18) is brough down by Colorado's DJ McKinney (8) and Preston Hodge (24) near the endzone in the second quarter on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Malachi Coleman (80) reacts after a blocked field goal by Colorado in the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Colorado's Nikhai Hill-Green (41) hits Nebraska's Isaiah Neyor (18) who tries to stay upright in the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Jahmal Banks (4) prepares to catch a pass in the first quarter on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Balloons are released following the Huskers first touchdown on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) reacts toward the home sideline after throwing a touchdown in the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) reacts toward the home sideline after throwing a touchdown in the first quarter on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) reacts toward the home sideline after throwing a touchdown in the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) reacts toward the home sideline after throwing a touchdown in the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. While teammate Dante Dowdell (23) celebrates a touchdown with his teammates, quarterback Dylan Raiola (15)reacts toward the home sideline in the first quarter on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Dante Dowdell (23) is crowned by Jahmal Banks (4) after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8), Ty Robinson (9), Nash Hutmacher (0), combine to block a field-goal attempt by Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Jaylen Lloyd (19) reacts by pointing toward the sideline in the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) points toward the endzone after running the ball in the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) is tackled by Colorado's Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig (7) in the first quarter on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) lets out a yell before the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) pumps up the crowd ahead of the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Fireworks go off during the tunnel walk on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Colorado head coach Deion Sanders runs onto the field before taking on Nebraska on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Husker fans hold up signs before the game on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) practices throwing the ball before the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) practices throwing the ball before the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Colorado head coach Deion Sanders watches warm-ups before the game on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Colorado head coach Deion Sanders wears a golden whistle as seen before the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska fans cheer before the game against Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Deion Sanders is shown before the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Fans walk into the stadium with red balloons before the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Fans' shadows can be seen as they wait for the Husker Legacy Walk before the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Head Coach Matt Rhule high-fives fans as he participates during the Legacy Walk before the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (from left), Ben Scott, and Bryce Benhart participate during the Legacy Walk before the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (from left), Ben Scott, and Bryce Benhart participate during the Legacy Walk before the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Jesse Thiele (right) of Clearwater, Nebraska, cheers with others before the game against Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Eric Turvey, of Lincoln (right), hands out balloons to fans before the game against Colorado on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Eric Turvey of Lincoln (right) hands out balloons to fans before the game against Colorado on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. A voulunteer carries a bundle of balloons out to waiting fans before the game on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Over 6,000 balloons are filled up in a room toward the southeast corner of the stadium before the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Toby Ekdale, a Freshman electrical engineering major, checks his phone while wearing a Runza hat in the student section before the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fans hike up the northwest stadium ramp to get to their seats before the game on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska fans hike up the northwest stadium ramp to get to their seats before the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Sherri Zaliauskas (from left) helps Brenda Larsen clip balloons together to hand out before the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Ramos Zaliauskas (right) uses a long stick with duct tape at the end to retrieve balloons that fly away to the roof before the game on Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Eric Turvey (center) hands out red balloons to eager students over two hours before the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
Eric Turvey (center) hands out red balloons to eager students over two hours before the game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska's Ben Scott (from left), Bryce Benhart and Dylan Raiola arrive outside Osborne Legacy Complex, Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024. The Cornhusker Marching Band performs before the team arrives outside Osborne Legacy Complex, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders exits the van as he arrives at Memorial Stadium, Saturday, Sept.
7, 2024. Fans gather before the Colorado game on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.
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