The Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-0) and the Colorado Buffaloes (1-0) square off at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
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When is Nebraska vs. Colorado and when does it start?
This contest between the Cornhuskers and Buffaloes is scheduled on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Be ready to see the kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Nebraska vs. Colorado
The Cornhuskers and Buffaloes will take to the field at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) for this matchup on Sept. 7, and if you’d like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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Nebraska Stats & Insights
The Cornhuskers knocked off the UTEP Miners 40-7 in their last game.
Nebraska is averaging 507.0 yards per game on offense this season (32nd in the FBS), and are giving up 205.0 yards per game (28th) on the defensive side of the ball.
The Cornhuskers are compiling 284.0 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 41st in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, they rank 50th, allowing 149.0 passing yards per contest.
Nebraska ranks 36th in rushing yards this season (223.0 rushing yards per game), but has been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking 24th-best in the FBS with 56.0 rushing yards allowed per game.
Offensively, the Cornhuskers rank 48th in the FBS with 40.0 points per game. Meanwhile, they rank 31st in points allowed (205.0 points allowed per contest).
Colorado Stats & Insights
Their last time out, the Buffaloes knocked off the North Dakota State Bison 31-26.
Colorado’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in total defense this season, surrendering 449.0 total yards per game, which ranks 23rd-worst. On offense, it ranks 34th with 504.0 total yards per contest.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Buffaloes are a bottom-25 pass unit, allowing 292.0 passing yards per game (18th-worst). Fortunately, they are thriving on the other side of the ball, accumulating 445.0 passing yards per contest (fourth-best).
Colorado’s running game has been sputtering, ranking 15th-worst in the FBS with 59.0 rushing yards per game. It has been more productive on defense, giving up 157.0 rushing yards per contest (96th-ranked).
The Buffaloes rank 74th in the FBS with 31.0 points per contest on offense, and they rank 90th with 26.0 points given up per contest on defense.
Nebraska Key Players to Watch
Dylan Raiola has 238 passing yards (238.0 ypg) to lead Nebraska, completing 70.4% of his passes and collecting two touchdown passes this season.
Emmett Johnson’s team-high 71 rushing yards (71.0 per game) have come on eight carries this year.
This season Dante Dowdell has racked up eight carries for 55 yards (55.0 per game) and one touchdown.
Isaiah Neyor’s 121 receiving yards (121.0 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s collected six receptions and one touchdown.
Jahmal Banks has put up a 61-yard season so far (61.0 receiving yards per game) with one touchdown, hauling in four passes.
Janiran Bonner’s three receptions have yielded 26 yards (26.0 ypg).
Colorado Key Players to Watch
Shedeur Sanders leads Colorado with 445 passing yards (445.0 ypg) on 26-of-34 passing with four touchdowns and one interception this season. He also has 17 rushing yards (17.0 ypg) on six carries.
The team’s top rusher, Dallan Hayden, has carried the ball nine times for 20 yards (20.0 per game) this year.
Jimmy Horn Jr.’s 198 receiving yards (198.0 yards per game) pace all receivers on the team. He’s registered seven receptions and one touchdown.
Travis Hunter has caught seven passes for 132 yards (132.0 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
LaJohntay Wester’s five receptions have netted him 58 yards (58.0 ypg).
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