Colorado Buffaloes vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/7/24

Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE will be the site for this week two non-conference matchup between the Colorado Buffaloes and Nebraska Cornhuskers. Kick-off is set for 7:30 ET, and the game can be seen on NBC. The money line odds have Nebraska as the -7.5 point favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 57.5 points. Both teams are 1-0 coming into this game.

COLORADO BUFFALOES VS NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Nebraska Cornhuskers -7.5

This game will be played at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) at 7:30 ET on Saturday, September 7th.

WHY BET THE NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS:

• We have the Nebraska Cornhuskers winning this one by a score of 33 to 23
• Not only do we have the Nebraska Cornhuskers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -7.5
• We see this game finishing below the line of 57.5 points

Will The Colorado Buffaloes Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

Colorado opened their season with a 31-26 victory over North Dakota State, moving to 1-0. No betting lines were available for this matchup.

The Buffaloes took a 14-10 lead in the first quarter, but North Dakota State outscored them 10-3 in the second quarter, leaving Colorado trailing 20-17 at halftime. Colorado regained the lead in the third quarter, adding 7 points while holding North Dakota State scoreless. The Bison managed to score in the fourth quarter, but Colorado’s defense held on, allowing just 6 points to secure the win.

Colorado’s offense was led by quarterback Shedeur Sanders in their 31-26 win, as he threw for 445 yards and four touchdowns, completing 76.5% of his passes. Jimmy Horn Jr. was his top target, hauling in seven receptions for 198 yards.

The Buffaloes’ offense totaled 504 yards, with 445 of those coming through the air. The ground game was limited to 59 yards on 23 carries, with Dallan Hayden leading the way with just 20 yards on nine attempts.

Colorado’s defense will be looking to tighten up after giving up 449 total yards to North Dakota State. The Buffaloes allowed 292 passing yards and 157 rushing yards, with two rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown finding the end zone against them. North Dakota State completed 20 of 24 pass attempts against Colorado’s secondary.

Are The Nebraska Cornhuskers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?

Nebraska is off to a strong start this season, picking up a 40-7 win over UTEP in their season opener. The Cornhuskers, who were -27.5 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. This game marked Nebraska’s first win of the season, moving them to 1-0. The over/under line was set at 48.5 points, but the final combined score was 47 points, falling just short of the under.

After a 7-7 tie in the first quarter, Nebraska dominated the second quarter, outscoring UTEP 23-0 to take a commanding 30-7 lead at halftime. The Cornhuskers added another touchdown in the third quarter and a field goal in the fourth, while their defense shut out UTEP in the second half.

Nebraska’s offense was unstoppable in their 40-7 win over UTEP, racking up 507 total yards and 30 first downs. The ground game was effective, with 223 rushing yards and three touchdowns, while the passing attack added 284 yards and two scores.

Dylan Raiola completed 70.4% of his passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns, finishing with a passer rating of 122.15. On the receiving end, Isaiah Neyor caught six passes for 121 yards and a touchdown. Emmett Johnson led the rushing effort with 71 yards on just eight carries.

Nebraska’s defense was dominant in their last game, holding UTEP to just 56 rushing yards and 149 passing yards. The Cornhuskers allowed only 12 first downs and 7 points, with UTEP completing 16 of 26 passes for one touchdown. Nebraska’s defense also came up with two interceptions, limiting UTEP to just 205 total yards.