Once upon a time, the Colorado Buffaloes and Nebraska Cornhuskers were arch-rivals in the Big 8 and later the Big 12. These days, both welcome new head coaches and the changes that come with that. Late on, Colorado and Nebraska have been in the Betting on College Football. Deion Sanders is the new Colorado head coach trying to put the Buffs into prime time. Last week was the best possible start toward that goal. While Matt Rhule had his Big Red debut went from a sure win to a catastrophic loss.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Colorado Buffaloes NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 9, 2023, 12 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Folsom Field, Boulder, CO |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Nebraska | +3 (-110) | 59 (-110) | +135 |  |
| Colorado | -3 (-110) | 59 (-110) | -160 | |
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Nebraska at Colorado SBG Odds Overview
At the beginning of the season, Nebraska was a solid offshore betting favorite for this game. Now the tables have been turned as it’s Prime Time at the betting windows for Colorado. Sharps see a potential value opening and contrarian play against Colorado.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Team Overview
Last game, the Nebraska Cornhuskers lost 13-10 against the Minnesota Golden Gophers as 7.5-point road dogs. The game went under the total of 43. Nebraska has a record of 0-1 straight up, 1-0 against the spread, and 0-1 over/under the total. Nebraska ranks 101st for total offense, 115th for passing, 47th for rushing, and 115th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 33rd overall, 64th against the pass, 19th against the rush, and 34th for points allowed. Also, Nebraska ranks 86th for fewest turnovers lost and 38th for takeaways.
Correlate Dragan Kesich kicked a 47-yard field goal for Minnesota as time expired. Following Daniel Jackson’s spectacular touchdown catch from Athan Kaliakmanis to tie the game with 2:32 left. Hence, the Gophers beat Nebraska 13-10 to ruin Huskers coach Matt Rhule’s debut on Thursday night. Tyler Nubin had two of Minnesota’s three interceptions of Nebraska newcomer Jeff Sims. Including a leaping grab and 14-yard return in the final minute gave the Gophers the ball at their 49. Kaliakmanis completed three short passes. Then Sean Tyler had a first-down run to get them in range.
Colorado Buffaloes Team Overview
Last game, the Colorado Buffaloes won 45-42 against the TCU Horned Frogs as 21-point road dogs. The game went over the total of 63.5. Colorado has a record of 1-0 straight up, 1-0 against the spread, and 1-0 over/under the total. Colorado ranks 11th for total offense, 2nd for passing, 114th for rushing, and 24th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 119th overall, 101st against the pass, 121st against the rush, and 113th for points allowed. Also, Colorado ranks 105th for fewest turnovers lost and 27th for takeaways.
Following nine months of hype, Deion Sanders had Colorado ready for prime time in his much-anticipated debut as Buffaloes coach. Namely, Shedeur Sanders, the coach’s son, threw for a school-record 510 yards with four touchdowns. Including the game-winner, a 46-yard catch-and-run by true freshman Dylan Edwards with 4:25 left. Hence, the Buffs pulled off an opening shocker with a 45-42 win Saturday over 17th-ranked TCU.
Shedeur Sanders completed 38 of 47 passes. And the Buffaloes had four 100-yard receivers for the first time: Accordingly, they were Hunter, Edwards (five catches, 135 yards), Jimmy Horn Jr. (11 catches, 117 yards with a TD), and Xavier Weaver (six catches, 118 yards). Colorado outgained TCU 565-541 total yards.
Nebraska at Colorado SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, there is too much casual money on Colorado. Nebraska is an excellent Betting on College Football value pick.
Nebraska at Colorado SBG Best Bet: Nebraska Cornhuskers.