Colorado ‘s 28-10 loss to Nebraska on Saturday was a tough pill to swallow for Buffaloes fans who were expecting fireworks from their offense after a big-time performance in Week 1.
Instead, the Huskers’ defense held Colorado to -2 yards after the first quarter and the Buffs wouldn’t pick up a first down until their fifth possession of the game. The game served as a reminder of the struggles Colorado faced down the stretch last season — something they’ll have to overcome in short oder in their new conference if they want to be bowl eligable in 2024.
Set to face Colorado State this weekend ahead of their first game in the new-look Big 12 Conference against Baylor in Week 4, SEC Network analyst Paul Finebaum explained why he doesn’t see the postseason in Coach Prime’s future this season.
“I looked at the schedule today, and I just don’t see it for them. I think they’ll come very close. This looks like — yes, I’m about to say a five-win team for Deion Sanders, yet they’re still getting all the conversation but I think that is going to start fading in the next couple of weeks. They just don’t have an offensive line, and Shedeur [Sanders] is outstanding, but he’s going to run for his life. I just don’t see this team making much of a contribution.”