- Nebraska is a -7.5 point favorite vs. Colorado
- Colorado vs. Nebraska Total(Over/Under): 58.5 points
- TV Channel: NBC | PEAC
The Colorado Buffaloes (1-0) visit Tom Osborne Field at Memorial Stadium to take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-0) on Sep. 7 in Lincoln, NE. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT.
Nebraska is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).
The Colorado vs. Nebraska Over/Under is 58.5 total points.
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Colorado vs. Nebraska Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Colorado | +7.5 -115 | 58.5 -105 | +220 |
| Nebraska | -7.5 -105 | 58.5 -115 | -275 |
Colorado vs Nebraska Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Nebraska will win this game with 70.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Colorado vs Nebraska Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Colorado will cover the spread with 53.1% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Colorado and Nebraska and key player performances this season.
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Colorado Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Colorado has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
- Colorado has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 12 games (+1.80 Units / 13% ROI)
- Colorado have covered the 1H Spread in 2 of their last 3 away games (+0.90 Units / 28% ROI)
- Colorado have covered the Spread in 2 of their last 3 away games (+0.90 Units / 27% ROI)
- Colorado has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 2 of their last 3 away games (+0.50 Units / 12% ROI)
Nebraska Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Nebraska has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.40 Units / 24% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 12 games (+2.60 Units / 6% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the Game Total Under in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+1.70 Units / 19% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+1.65 Units / 18% ROI)
- Nebraska has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+1.55 Units / 3% ROI)
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Colorado players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Colorado Player Prop Bets Today
- Jimmy Horn Jr. has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 9 of his last 10 games (+7.70 Units / 63% ROI)
- Shedeur Sanders has hit the Passing Yards Under in 7 of his last 9 games (+4.70 Units / 42% ROI)
- Shedeur Sanders has hit the TD Passes Under in his last 4 away games (+4.25 Units / 62% ROI)
- Travis Hunter has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 87% ROI)
- Charlie Offerdahl has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 77% ROI)
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Nebraska players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Nebraska Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Alex Bullock has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 85% ROI)
- Gabe Ervin Jr. has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Thomas Fidone II has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Heinrich Haarberg has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Dylan Raiola has hit the TD Passes Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 51% ROI)
Colorado Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Colorado is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Colorado is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 23.53% ROI
- Colorado is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Colorado is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
Nebraska Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Nebraska is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Nebraska is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 2.86% ROI
- Nebraska is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- Nebraska is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Colorado: Keys to the Game vs. Nebraska
Colorado is 2-17 (.105) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2022 season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .436
Colorado is 2-16 (.100) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2022 season– T-4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .364
Colorado is 3-19 (.136) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2022 season– T-8th-worst in FBS; Average: .401
Colorado is 2-18 (.100) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2022 season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .412
Nebraska: Keys to the Game vs. Colorado
Nebraska is 2-12 (.143) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards since the 2022 season– T-8th-worst in FBS; Average: .392
Nebraska was winless (0-4) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .394
Nebraska is 1-8 (.111) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2022 season– 4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .513
Nebraska is winless (0-9) when intercepting no passes since the 2022 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .334
Matchup Notes for Colorado vs. Nebraska
Nebraska’s offense threw for 1,631 passing yards in 12 games (just 135.9 YPG) last season — 5th-worst among FBS offenses. Colorado’s defense allowed 277.6 passing yards per game last season — 5th-worst among FBS defenses.
Nebraska’s TEs had 30 receptions in 12 games (just 2.5 per game) last season — 5th-worst among Big Ten TEs. Colorado’s defense allowed 22.6 receptions per game last season — T-5th-worst among FBS defenses.
Nebraska’s WRs had just 101.2 receiving yards per game last season — 2nd-worst among Big Ten WRs. Colorado’s defense allowed 277.6 receiving yards per game last season — 6th-worst among FBS defenses.
Colorado gained 3,127 yards on 282 receptions (just 11.1 YPR) last season — T-32nd-worst among FBS skill players. Nebraska’s defense allowed just 10.3 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-best among Big Ten defenses.
Colorado gained 3,127 yards on 282 receptions (just 11.1 YPR) last season — T-32nd-worst among FBS skill players. Nebraska’s defense allowed just 10.3 Yards Per Reception last season — T-5th-best among FBS defenses.
Colorado had 282 receptions in 11 games (25.6 per game) last season — 9th-best among FBS skill players. Nebraska’s defense allowed 20.4 receptions per game last season — worst among Big Ten defenses.
Colorado Offensive Stats & Trends
Colorado WRs had 17 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– most among Big 12 Teams
Colorado were sacked on 12% of pass attempts (56/474) in the 2023 season– worst among Big 12 Offenses; Average: 6%
Colorado gained 3,127 yards on 282 receptions (just 11.1 YPR) last season — T-32nd-worst among FBS skill players. Nebraska’s defense allowed just 10.3 Yards Per Reception last season — T-3rd-best among Big Ten defenses.
Colorado WRs had 17 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– T-2nd-most among Power Conference Teams
Colorado WRs had 17 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams
Nebraska Offensive Stats & Trends
Nebraska’s offense threw for 1,631 passing yards in 12 games (just 135.9 YPG) last season — 5th-worst among FBS offenses. Colorado’s defense allowed 277.6 passing yards per game last season — 5th-worst among FBS defenses.
Nebraska QBs fumbled 8 times in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– most among FBS Teams
Nebraska RBs fumbled 4 times in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams
Nebraska RBs have fumbled 6 times in close and late situations since the 2022 season– most among FBS Teams
Nebraska Skill Players averaged just 11.1 receptions per game (133/12) in the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 19.3
Colorado Buffaloes Defensive Stats & Trends
Colorado has allowed 126 TDs since the 2022 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.9
Colorado has allowed 85 TDs in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0
Colorado allowed 159 first down receptions in the 2023 season– most in the Big 12
Colorado has allowed first downs on 39% of pass attempts since the 2022 season– worst in the Big 12; Average: 33%
Colorado has allowed 3.8 touchdowns per interception (60 TDs allowed, and 16 INT) since the 2022 season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 1.7
Nebraska Cornhuskers Defensive Stats & Trends
Nebraska has no interceptions (65 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 37.4
Nebraska has no interceptions and 18 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9.5
Nebraska has no interceptions and 18 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 9.5
Nebraska has no interceptions (65 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 38.0
Nebraska averaged a sack every 6.2 pass attempts (31 Pass Attempts/5 Sacks) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 14.2
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