Written by: Evan Perkins
The Colorado Buffaloes vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers is a matchup that should be on your radar for college football betting, as both teams aim to put their undefeated records on the line on Saturday, September 7 at 7:30 PM ET. The action occurs at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, where the Cornhuskers are favored with a point spread of -7.5 (+100).
The Buffaloes return to face the Cornhuskers after defeating them a year ago at 36-14. There have been some changes on both squads, but only a little, which would make the spread as large as it is.
They are coming off a 31-26 win over the North Dakota State Bison, which was a tough test to start the season. They were down 20-17 at the half before having a more robust defensive second half.
Sheduer Sanders performed well, with 26 out of 34 passes completed for 445 yards. He also had four touchdowns, along with an interception. Jimmy Horn Jr. also had a big game with seven receptions for 198 yards and a touchdown.
The Buffaloes have quality pieces on both sides of the ball to push the tempo and slow teams down on defense. This game should go in their favor if they can provide consistency on both ends.
The Cornhuskers recently won 40-7 over the UTEP Miners and snapped a five-year losing streak on the opening day. The game was tied 7-7 after the first quarter, but the Cornhuskers broke it open with a 23-0 run in the second.
Dylan Raiola made his college debut and connected on 19 of 27 passes for 238 yards, along with two touchdowns. Isaiah Neyor caught six passes and had 122 yards with a touchdown. Both will need to have big games in this pivotal battle.
The Cornhuskers threw for 507 yards and allowed 205 while also causing two turnovers. They had one themselves, but they were able to look past that with 30 first downs compared to the Miners' 12. If they can sustain a heavy offense, this could make up for some issues here and there.
The Colorado Buffaloes vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers showdown offers plenty of college football betting opportunities, so check out MyBookie for the best bets. The odds currently show the Cornhuskers as 7.5-point favorites.
This is going to be a close game that will likely require big plays in the fourth quarter. Some predict that Raiola might not have the best game here due to it being his second game total in college. Experience might play a factor here, and the Buffaloes definitely have what it takes on both sides of the ball to cover the spread with a potential win.
