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Patrick Andres

College Football World Reacts to Nebraska's Amazing Start vs. Deion Sanders, Colorado

Sep 7, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) passes against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Jimari Butler (1) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. | Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Talk about an authoritative opening statement.

Nebraska's game against Colorado Saturday evening was hotly anticipated across the country—an old-school rivalry game between two quality quarterbacks (Dylan Raiola and Shedeur Sanders) and two big-name coaches (Matt Rhule and Deion Sanders).

If fans tuned in looking for a close game, they were instead greeted by a laugher. The Cornhuskers raced out to a 28–0 lead that had the college football world buzzing.

Two narrative threads quickly emerged: Deion Sanders's squad still isn't where it needs to be in year two, and Nebraska is in rock-solid shape two weeks into the 2024 season.

The Buffaloes' struggling offensive line continued to be a favorite target of fans.

The Cornhuskers' fanbase, meanwhile, took a well-deserved victory lap.

Jokes about Deion Sanders's hostility toward unfriendly writers flew.

Many smelled a repeat of Colorado's 2023 campaign.

The Buffaloes' shoddy playcalling raised eyebrows.

Nebraska fans struggled to make sense of their new world.

All told, it was a humbling 30 minutes for a Colorado team that remains a work in progress.


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This article was originally published on www.si.com as College Football World Reacts to Nebraska's Amazing Start vs. Deion Sanders, Colorado.

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