Another edition of an old-age football rivalry between the Huskers and Buffaloes is one of top games in the country going into week two.
An age-old scuffle that dates back to the days of the Big 8 and Big 12, Saturday night’s NBC primetime battle may be the biggest in this rivalry’s history in over a decade. It represents a key tipping point in the two program’s rivalry, but also for its two head coaches inBoth coming off sub .500 campaigns, the winner of Saturday’s battle will see its stock skyrocket, sending the hype train into the stratosphere.
Despite the heroics by superstar players Shedeur Sanders and All-American Travis Hunter, neither could stay 100% healthy, limiting what Colorado could do as a team. The offensive line gave up 56 sacks which was 132nd in the country, only behind Old Dominion. The defense also struggled mightily, allowing an average of 176 yards on the ground while allowing their opponent to score 40 or more points on five separate occasions.
Unfortunately for the Buffs, things did not look a whole lot different in week one against North Dakota State. Colorado allowed 157 rushing yards to the Bison in addition to 292 yards through the air. The line play didn’t seem up to task despite the victory with the Buffaloes only mustering 59 rushing yards while leaning on Sanders and Hunter to pull their magic. Sanders recorded 445 passing yards while Hunter hauled in three touchdowns and 132 yards.
While Colorado has two superstars and future NFL impact players in Sanders and Hunter, there’s just not enough substance on this team to believe that they can be any different than last season. Will Shedeur and Hunter keep CU in games? Totally. They’re too good not to. But when it comes to playing a physical football team who’s going to run the ball and lean on its play in the trenches, the Buffaloes are on the back foot.
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