Nebraska vs. Colorado Spread, Line, Odds and Betting Preview | Sept. 7

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Nebraska vs. Colorado Spread, Line & Odds for Sept. 7

Data Skrive:

Jimmy Horn Jr. will lead the Colorado Buffaloes (1-0) into their matchup against the Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-0) at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET.

The Cornhuskers are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-6.5), versus the Buffaloes. The over/under for this game is 55.5 points.

Below you can find our preview for this season, and discover all of our predictions here, too!

Odds to Cover

Nebraska -6.5 vs. Colorado

Bet $20, Payout $37.70

Nebraska vs. Colorado Betting Odds

  • Spread favorite: Cornhuskers (-6.5)
  • Moneyline: Cornhuskers (-243), Buffaloes (+196)
  • Total: 55.5 points
  • TV Channel: NBC
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Nebraska vs. Colorado Betting Stats and Info

Against the spread, the Cornhuskers have won all one games. The Cornhuskers have 12 victories against the spread in 12 opportunities when favored by 6.5 points or more. Nebraska won the only game it played when favored on the moneyline this season. Colorado has not won a game against the spread so far this season (0-1-0). Colorado has not played as the underdog on the moneyline so far this season.

Nebraska vs. Colorado Key Players

Nebraska Cornhuskers

  • Heinrich Haarberg collected 967 passing yards (80.6 per game) with a 49% completion percentage last season, while throwing for seven touchdowns with seven interceptions. He also had 483 rushing yards on 120 carries and five touchdowns.
  • Last season Anthony Grant rushed for 413 yards on 104 carries (34.4 yards per game), with three rushing touchdowns.
  • Last season Billy Kemp IV reeled in 35 passes for 310 yards (25.8 per game) while scoring one touchdown.
  • Thomas Fidone II also chipped in with 260 receiving yards on 25 catches and four touchdowns. He was targeted 39 times, and averaged 21.7 yards per game.
  • Jaylen Lloyd collected 237 receiving yards on six catches with three TDs.
  • Jimari Butler showed out with an impressive stat line of 5.5 sacks, five TFL and 34 tackles last year.
  • Isaac Gifford’s 2023 campaign saw him total 77 tackles, four TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception.
  • Last season, Tommi Hill reeled in four interceptions and added 23 tackles and five passes defended.

Colorado Buffaloes

  • Shedeur Sanders threw for 3,230 yards while completing 69.3% of his passes last season, with 27 touchdowns and three interceptions (269.2 yards per game).
  • Dylan Edwards rushed for 321 yards on 76 attempts (26.8 yards per game) and scored one touchdown a season ago. He also averaged 24.9 receiving yards per game, grabbing 36 passes for 299 yards and four TDs.
  • Anthony Hankerson amassed 319 rushing yards on 78 carries with one touchdown on the ground last season.
  • Last season Xavier Weaver was targeted 101 times and notched 68 catches for 908 yards and four touchdowns.
  • Travis Hunter’s stat line last year was 57 grabs for 721 yards and five touchdowns. He put up 60.1 receiving yards per game.
  • Horn totaled 567 yards on 58 catches with six touchdowns in 2023.
  • Last season Jordan Domineck piled up five sacks, 10 TFL and 51 tackles.
  • Shilo Sanders collected 70 tackles and one interception over the course of his 2023 campaign.
  • Cam’Ron Silmon intercepted three passes and tacked on 42 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and three passes defended last season.