Colorado Buffaloes Stumble Against Nebraska Cornhuskers, 10-28
In a demanding showdown at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, the Colorado Buffaloes were bested by the Nebraska Cornhuskers, culminating in a 10-28 defeat. This early-season clash left the Buffaloes standing at an even 1-1, while elevating the Cornhuskers to a pristine record of 2-0.
The Buffaloes encountered significant resistance from a formidable Nebraska defense. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders managed to complete 23 of his 38 passing attempts, amassing 244 yards through the air with one touchdown and one interception. Despite Sanders' valiant efforts, he was brought down five times by Nebraska's relentless defensive pressure.
Dallan Hayden, taking on duties as running back, sought to penetrate Nebraska's defensive stronghold but was limited to just 32 yards across five carries. His endeavor underscored a difficult outing for Colorado's ground game which collectively eked out a mere 16 yards.
Colorado's special teams saw considerable action with punter Mark Vassett executing five punts that covered an aggregate distance of 220 yards and successfully landing two within Nebraska's critical zone. Nevertheless, these calculated plays fell short of turning the tide for Colorado.
On defense, Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig emerged as a beacon for Colorado with an impressive count of eleven tackles and three tackles for loss. However, his standout performance could not deter Nebraska from securing scores in both the first and second quarters—effectively placing Colorado at a disadvantage early in the match.
Looking forward, Buffaloes supporters have their next chance to rally behind their team when they take on the Colorado State Rams at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins on September 14th at 7:30 PM EDT. The upcoming interstate rivalry promises excitement and will be available for national viewership on CBS.