The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 2-0.
NU built a 28-0 lead in the first half then cruised the rest of the way to a 28-10 win over Colorado. This is the first win for hte Huskers over the Buffaloes since the two were in the Big 12 Conference together in 2010.
Dylan Raiola was an efficient 23-for-30 passing for 185 yards and a touchdown. Only a few of his passes were downfield, as the offense, especially in the second half, had a conservative, no mistakes bent to it.
Dante Dowdell led the ground attack with 77 yards on 17 carries, notching a pair of touchdowns.
For the Blackshirts, several Huskers finished tied for the team-high with six total tackles. DeShon Singleton was among those six, including five solo tackles.
Nebraska had six sacks on the night from six different players. NU also had a pair of takeaways, a pick six from Tommi Hill and a forced fumble by Willis McGahee IV that was recovered by Jimari Butler.
For the Buffaloes, Shedeur Sanders completed 23-of-38 passes for 244 yards and a touchdown. The bulk of targets went to Travis Hunter and LaJohntay Wester. Hunter had 10 catches for 110 yards.
Colorado finished with 16 yards on the ground.
NU stays home next Saturday to host Northern Iowa at 6:30 p.m. CDT on Big Ten Network.
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