Huskers Face Golden Opportunity Against Red-Hot Colorado Buffaloes

There are only a few instances where we witness a team’s stock skyrocket as dramatically as the Colorado Buffaloes have done recently. Led by their new head coach Deion Sanders, a former NFL star known for his swagger and confidence, Colorado has undergone an extreme makeover. From retaining only 10 scholarship players from the previous roster to bringing in 86 new faces, including 53 transfers, the Buffaloes have turned their program around in record time.

This dramatic transformation was validated when they pulled off an upset against No. 17 TCU, thanks to an extraordinary performance by quarterback Shedeur Sanders—Deion’s son. Not to mention the versatile Travis Hunter, another Jackson State transfer, who excelled on both sides of the ball, and Shilo Sanders leading the team in tackles. Coach Sanders has certainly shaken up the traditional norms of college football, much to the chagrin of his critics.

Herein lies a golden opportunity for Nebraska. Following a heartbreaking loss to Minnesota, the Huskers will march into a charged atmosphere in Boulder, Colorado, this Saturday. The momentum is overwhelmingly in Colorado’s favor, but what better way to turn the tide than defeating a red-hot Buffaloes team, led by a coach who challenges convention?

Make no mistake, the animosity between Nebraska and Colorado fans is palpable. To be the team that halts Colorado’s meteoric rise would not only be an emotional win but also a strategic triumph for the Huskers.

However, capturing this win will be no cakewalk. Colorado’s recent victory over TCU was impressive, but it’s essential to note that TCU is not the same team that made it to last year’s national championship. Their lineup was largely fresh and untested, much like Colorado’s.

In dissecting the Buffaloes’ win, one glaring weakness stands out—their run game. With a meager 55 yards on 34 carries, their running game was nearly non-existent. Conversely, their defense allowed a whopping 262 yards on the ground, indicating a vulnerable area Nebraska could exploit.

The Huskers have demonstrated they can rush effectively, gaining 181 yards on the ground against a formidable Minnesota defense. If Nebraska can capitalize on this apparent vulnerability in Colorado’s defense and establish a strong run game behind their stout offensive line, victory is not out of the question.

Moreover, beating a surging opponent like Colorado carries a win-win scenario. A loss wouldn’t be surprising, but a win would give Nebraska the chance to seize the momentum for themselves, a move that would certainly uplift the spirits of Husker fans everywhere.

In short, facing Colorado presents a golden opportunity for Nebraska to disrupt the narrative, capitalize on the Buffaloes’ weaknesses, and turn a rival’s newfound momentum into their own. It’s a challenge fraught with risks, but the potential rewards make it an opportunity too tantalizing to ignore.