Colorado proved Saturday that its week one win over TCU was no fluke as it easily beat Nebraska 36-14 in its home opener. Shedeur Sanders proved why he is a legitimate Heisman candidate. He shrugged off a slow start to throw for 393 yards and 2 TDs. His most impressive play did not count. e scrambled for several seconds before finding an open receiver for a two point conversion. Unfortunately, the play was overturned on replay as the ball just hit the ground. But no matter. The Buffs had the game in hand.
September 09, 2023: A view of Folsom Field as the two teams warm up before the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) warms up before the game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: Former NFL tight end Shannon Sharpe chats with TV commentator Stephen A. Smith before the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: in the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: A Colorado cheerleader performs before the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: Colorado fans cheer on their team in the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes guard Luke O'Brien (0) slips the attempted sack by Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Nash Hutmacher (0) in the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Jordan Domineck (44) scoops up a fumble the second quarter in the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) slips the attempted sack by Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Nash Hutmacher (0) in the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Gabe Ervin Jr. (22) signals a first down after a long run in the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Joshua Fleeks (11) sacksColorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) in the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes defensive end Taijh Alston (49) celebrates a fumble recovery in the 2nd quarter in the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: A Nebraska cheerleader runs on the field with the school flag to celebrate a touchdwon in the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Xavier Weaver (10) looks in the pass for a long gain in the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Xavier Weaver (10) signals first down after catching a long pass in the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes defensive end Sav'ell Smalls (13) lays out to make a tackle of Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Jeff Sims (7) in the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) catches a long pass in the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Heinrich Haarberg (10) stiff arms Colorado Buffaloes linebacker LaVonta Bentley (20) in the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders chats with a member of the team in the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Xavier Weaver (10) celebrates a first down after a long catch and run in the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Jeff Sims (7) drops back to pass in the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: DUPLICATE***Colorado Buffaloes defensive lineman Amari McNeill (88) And Colorado Buffaloes guard Jack Bailey (65) celebrate an apparent two-point conversion in the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders converses with a referee in the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: Teammates congratulate running back Anthony Hankerson for a touchdown in the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: A Colorado spirit squad member runs on the field with the school flag before the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.
September 09, 2023: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) rushes for a touchdown in the football game between Colorado and Nebraska in Boulder, CO. Derek Regensburger/CSM.