Colorado Buffaloes Struggle Under Pressure in Loss to Nebraska

Colorado Buffaloes Fold Under Pressure

The Colorado Buffaloes had a night to forget in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday. Deion Sanders and the Buffs entered the Cornhuskers’ Memorial Stadium and stalled out from start to finish. Colorado’s offense floundered all night, only putting 10 points on the board against a stout Nebraska defense. Flashes of the 2023 Buffaloes returned, as Shedeur Sanders was running for his life, taking six sacks during the game.

Offensive Struggles and Defensive Highlights

Colorado could not get any production on the ground, rushing for only 16 yards. The Buffaloes' reliance on Shedeur Sanders’ arm alone was evident, attempting 40 passes compared to 22 rushing attempts. Nebraska controlled the flow and momentum, proving too much for CU. While the Buffs finally hit the gas in the second half, it was too late to recover from their first-half deficit. Colorado's defensive performance showed potential, managing to keep Nebraska scoreless in the second half, which highlights a promising area for future games.

Next Steps for the Buffaloes

As they move forward, Coach Prime and the Buffaloes will need to address their offense's inefficiencies. Learning from this experience will be crucial as they prepare for their next rivalry game against Colorado State.