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Deion Sanders: Colorado Buffaloes ‘Never Got it Together’ Against Nebraska Football
Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes offense left Lincoln on Saturday with more questions than answers.
“Offensively we just couldn’t get it going today,” Sanders said in his post-game press conference. “We had some spurts and some great moments. We had some timing routes that we timed right up, but the way we started was just not indicative to who we are.”
The Nebraska football team was able to stomp out CU quickly, taking an early lead before fending off any late rallies to garner a 28-10 victory at Memorial Stadium.
“We just never got it together… It was just one of those games and days.”
– Deion Sanders on Colorado Football
Sanders added in his opening thoughts he felt the Buffaloes continued to “play catch up” in the first half after falling behind early in the game.
The contest was out of hand by the final two minutes, where Sanders pulled his son, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, as Nebraska led 28-10. Sanders added that he wanted to ensure that his signal caller would stay upright for another week.
“(We) were looking forward to next week. This week was over by the time he got out of the game. It was a wrap. We wanted to make sure that he’s going to be okay, so we wanted to get him checked out,” Sanders said.
The coach added that his other son, cornerback Shilo, was injured during the contest that led to him being unable to return.
Sanders continued to compliment Nebraska in his post-game thoughts, adding that his offensive line could not handle the Huskers.
“Sometimes you got to take your hat off and say ‘Hey, you got me man.’ They did that. They played a great game. They really did,” Sanders said.
Nebraska’s defense was a force all game against the Buffaloes, shutting out CU in the first half and pitching six sacks, 10 tackles for loss, a fumble recovery, and Tommi Hill’s pick-six. Nebraska coach Matt Rhule called his defense a “star” following the contest.
“Our defense is a star.”
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Penalty markers littered the second half as each team ended with over 100 penalty yards in the game. Sanders was disappointed that the Buffs were unable to capitalize on the Huskers miscues.
“We can’t do stupid stuff. We have to stop the foolishness,” Sanders said. “They won decisively. At one point, it felt like it was a flag fest.”
The coach added he did not feel the late roughing the passer penalty in favor of Dylan Raiola should have necessitated a flag, but agreed that the officials “did a great job.” Sanders finalized his press conference by saying the Huskers were vastly improved from a season ago.
“They didn’t turn the ball over. They made the plays they needed (to make),” Sanders said.
Hear Sanders’ full comments following the loss to Nebraska below.
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NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) – The Nebraska Extension hosted a workshop Wednesday morning for ag producers, focusing on how to use drought monitoring and forecasting tools, assess drought impacts and risks, explore management strategies, and identify available resources.
Organizers say the goal is to help producers make more informed, timely decisions as changing weather patterns continue to affect soil moisture, crop conditions, and long-term planning.
The session also highlighted practical tools farmers can use to track drought development and adjust operations before conditions worsen.
“The really warm temperatures and strong wind just sucked the moisture out of the soil, out of the vegetation and this has been going on since at least October and were not going to come out of it over the night, it’s going to take a while to rebuild those moisture supplies even if we get average moisture it will be enough for vegetation but it won’t helped us recover what we’ve already lost,” said Deborah Bathke, Nebraska state climatologist.
Officials add that continued education and early planning are key to helping producers stay resilient through increasingly variable growing seasons.
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Adam Carriker is joined by HuskerOnline publisher Sean Callahan to break down the upcoming season for Matt Rhule and Nebraska football. Callahan gives unique insight on what Nebraska’s offense may look like, realistic expectation for quarterback Anthony Colandrea, if the offensive line is legit better, the new 4-2-5 defense, the undersized defensive line and if the Huskers will win more than seven games. Also, will Nebraska basketball make a Sweet 16 run again?
Hit the play button for that and more in this episode of the Carriker Chronicles. For a synopsis, scroll down.
Synopsis
In the latest installment of the Carriker Chronicles, Adam Carriker and Sean Callahan discuss the upcoming season for Nebraska football and why this year is so important. They explain that Year 4 under Matt Rhule is a big turning point because by now, the program should reflect his system, culture, and recruiting. If things are going to work long-term, this is the season where fans should really start to see it.
One of the first things they talk about is the overall vibe of the offseason. Callahan mentions that Nebraska has “closed the lab,” meaning the team is done experimenting and now fully focused on playing football. The expectation is that players understand the system better and can execute at a higher level without the outside distractions.
They also discuss the offense and what it might look like under Dana Holgorsen. While there may be some similarities to past systems, there will also be differences based on the players Nebraska has. Part of the conversation is quarterback Anthony Colandrea, and they set realistic expectations for him. He doesn’t have to be perfect, but he does need to be consistent, make plays with his feet and take care of the football.
The offensive line is another key topic. Callahan believes the group has improved this offseason, especially with players like Elijah Pritchett, who seems to be on the uptick. If the offensive line can protect the quarterback and create running lanes, it could make a huge difference for the entire offense. They also mention the running back room, which has potential but still needs to prove itself during the season.
On defense, Nebraska is expected to run more of a 4-2-5 scheme this year. This means more speed on the field, but it also raises questions about size, especially on the defensive line. One of the biggest concerns is whether the defensive front can hold up against physical teams. However, they point out that the secondary might be the strongest position group, which could help balance things out.
Special teams are briefly discussed, with the expectation that they will be solid but not necessarily a major strength or weakness. Recruiting is another area where Nebraska seems to be trending in the right direction, which is important for building long-term success.
They also touch on men’s basketball and whether the team can make another Sweet 16 run. While it’s possible, it will depend heavily on player development and who will replace those that have left.
To wrap it up, they debate whether Nebraska football will win more than seven games this season. It’s seen as a realistic but challenging goal. This is a critical year for Matt Rhule and the program, and fans should have a much clearer idea of the team’s future by the end of the season.
Program order
- 00:00: Intro
- 01:09: Sean Callahan Joins the Show
- 01:54: Year 4 Under Matt Rhule
- 04:04: Offseason Vibe: Closing the Lab, Focusing on Football
- 05:30: Dana Holgorsen: Similarities & Differences to Expect
- 07:30: Offensive Line: Offseason Improvements
- 09:45: Elijah Pritchett Spotlight
- 12:54: Running Back Room: What to Expect
- 15:20: Defensive Scheme: What to Expect This Year
- 18:53: Biggest Defensive Question Marks
- 22:10: Strongest Defensive Position Group
- 23:00: Special Teams Outlook
- 25:08: Recruiting Class Breakdown
- 27:45: Nebraska Basketball Preview
- 29:50: Over/Under: 7 Wins Next Season
- 31:18: Fan Questions
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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – The Nebraska baseball team lost to Kansas 9-7 on Tuesday in front of a record crowd at Hoglund Park. The Huskers took an early lead on an RBI single by National Freshman of the Week Drew Grego. After giving up three unanswered runs, Nebraska rallied to go back in front on a 3rd-inning single by Will Jesske. Both Grego and Jesske finished with two hits in the game.
Kansas, however, took control in the middle innings. The Jayhawks got home runs from Tyson Owens and Josh Dykoff in the sixth frame. Both round-trippers came off NU relief pitcher Ty Horn. Kansas added insurance in the 7th inning before a late rally by the Huskers.
Nebraska trimmed a five-run deficit to two, but couldn’t complete the comeback on the road.
The Huskers’ loss is their second to the Jayhawks this season. Nebraska’s record drops to 31-10 overall.
Will Bolt’s team returns to action on Friday at Illinois. Game one is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. in Champaign.
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