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Nebraska vs. Colorado NCAAF Week 2 preview: Deion’s Buffs enter as 34% underdogs as experts reveal new predictions for Saturday
Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes square off against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a highly anticipated college football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET. Ahead of this Week 2 matchup, the data analysts at Dimers.com have simulated this matchup 10,000 times, then compared the results to current college football betting odds to inform the data-driven betting preview below.
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Colorado vs. Nebraska betting preview
Explore the interactive widget below to discover the latest spread, total, and moneyline betting odds and probabilities for the Colorado-Nebraska game at Memorial Stadium.
This prediction and best bet for Saturday’s college football matchup between Colorado and Nebraska is from Dimers.com, a leader in sports betting predictions.
Check out all the important details on tonight’s game, as well as the best odds sourced from the top sportsbooks in the country.
Game details
Key information on the Colorado vs. Nebraska matchup, including where the game is and what time it kicks off.
- Teams: Colorado vs. Nebraska
- Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Memorial Stadium
Odds
The latest and best odds for the college football battle between the Colorado and Nebraska.
- Spread: Colorado +7.5 (-115), Nebraska -7.5 (-102)
- Moneyline: Colorado +220, Nebraska -255
- Total: Over/Under 59.5 (-105/-115)
The odds and lines featured here are the best available from selected sports betting sites at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Expert prediction: Colorado vs. Nebraska
Utilizing advanced data analysis and machine learning, Dimers has performed 10,000 simulations of Saturday’s Colorado vs. Nebraska matchup.
According to Dimers’ famous predictive analytics model, Nebraska is more likely to defeat Colorado at Memorial Stadium. This prediction is based on the model giving Nebraska a 66% chance of winning the game.
Furthermore, Dimers predicts that Colorado (+7.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 59.5-point over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
These predictions and probabilities are correct at the time of publication but are subject to potential changes.
Colorado vs. Nebraska best bet
Our top pick for the Colorado vs. Nebraska game on Saturday is to bet on Colorado moneyline (+220).
This betting advice is formulated through cutting-edge modeling and valuable wagering intelligence, designed to deliver you the best possible plays.
While Nebraska is more likely to win the game, according to Dimers, taking Colorado moneyline is the best option due to the 2.9% edge found when comparing Dimers’ data-driven probabilities to the sportsbooks’ odds.
Score prediction for Colorado vs. Nebraska
Dimers’ predicted final score for the Colorado vs. Nebraska game on Saturday has Nebraska winning 32-26.
This expert prediction is based on each team’s average score following 10,000 game simulations, offering a glimpse into the potential outcome.
College football Week 2: Colorado vs. Nebraska
Get ready for Saturday’s college football action between Colorado and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE, which is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET. To add an extra level of excitement, consider exploring Dimers Pro, where you can get today’s parlay picks.
We emphasize that all of the college football predictions and college football best bets on this page are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the Colorado vs. Nebraska matchup, and they are correct at the time of publication to help you make more informed choices when placing bets at online sportsbooks.
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The results are in for the Nebraska Lottery’s draw games on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on April 19.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 19 drawing
4-3-3
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Winning Pick 5 numbers from April 19 drawing
14-19-24-30-34
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Winning 2 By 2 numbers from April 19 drawing
Red Balls: 01-02, White Balls: 09-26
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Winning MyDay numbers from April 19 drawing
Month: 08, Day: 16, Year: 61
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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from April 19 drawing
32-42-52-53-55, Bonus: 05
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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When are the Nebraska Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, 5: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
- Lucky For Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- 2 By 2: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
- MyDaY: By 10 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor. You can send feedback using this form.
The New Orleans Saints made a big splash in free agency when they signed Travis Etienne Jr. to pair with Alvin Kamara in the backfield. Etienne’s addition probably means that the Saints won’t select a back with an early choice in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, don’t be surprised if the team adds another back with a later pick. If that’s the case, Emmett Johnson of the Nebraska Cornhuskers could be someone on their radar.
Etienne will likely be the featured back, but Kamara’s future beyond 2026 is in some doubt. Kamara turns 31 in July and is entering his 10th season with a big contract after already showing some possible decline. Behind them, Kendre Miller has proven he shouldn’t be relied on and 2025 sixth round choice Devin Neal has flashed potential but remains unproven. The Saints may be wise to add more talent to their backfield with a middle or later round pick.
Emmett Johnson bio
- Position: Running back
- College: Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Height: 5-feet, 10 inches
- Weight: 202 pounds
- 40-yard dash: 4.56 seconds
- 10-yard split: 1.59 seconds
- 3-cone drill: 7.32 seconds
- 20-yard shuttle: 4.29 seconds
- Vertical jump: 35.5″
- Broad jump: 10′
Recipient of the 2021 Minnesota Mr. Football award at Academy of Holy Angels High School, Johnson began with the Nebraska Cornhuskers as a three-star recruit. He’d take a redshirt in 2022 then rushed for 411 yards with 2 scores in 2023 as part of a backfield committee. In 2024, Johnson picked up 598 yards on the ground and caught 39 passes for 286 yards with 3 total scores.
By 2025, Johnson was the Cornhuskers featured weapon and exploded onto the national radar. Johnson’s 1,451 rushing yards and 251 carries both led the Big Ten and were among the NCAA leaders. He also caught a team-high 46 passes and scored 15 touchdowns, as his 1,821 yards from scrimmage were second across the NCAA. Those eye-popping numbers earned him 1st Team All-American honors as well as the 2025 Big Ten Running Back of the Year.
Strengths
- Hits rushing lanes with authority
- Makes sharp cuts at top speed
- Decisive north-south runner
- Good acceleration into the second level
- Legitimate receiving threat
Weaknesses
- Doesn’t have breakaway speed
- Has trouble creating yards when the hole isn’t there
- Must maintain balance better through contact
- Doesn’t break many tackles
- Only one year of high-level production
Emmett Johnson 2026 draft outlook
Johnson’s 2025 tape and production are worthy of a high pick, but teams looking for a featured back might be wary of his lack of power. Still, Johnson has a strong chance of being picked somewhere on the second day and shouldn’t last later than the fourth round. His decisive one-cut and go style and receiving ability gives him a strong chance to be an instant contributor with an incredibly high upside of a potential starter.
New Orleans has had success with late-round picks and undrafted players at running back. Emmett Johnson won’t last that long. But, if Johnson slips into Day 3, the Saints could be tempted to add him and bolster their backfield in multiple ways.
Carson Jasa pitched a strong game, earning his second complete-game of the season. Nebraska’s offense started fast and kept rolling, leading to a 12-2 run-rule win over No. 12 USC in seven innings on Saturday at Hawks Field. This marked head coach Will Bolt’s 200th career win at Nebraska.
A season-high crowd of 7,602 fans filled the ballpark, making for one of the most exciting games of the year. This attendance is the 25th largest in Hawks Field history and the second biggest since Nebraska joined the Big Ten, just behind the 7,650 fans at a 2021 doubleheader against Michigan. The fans saw Nebraska play a complete game, improving to 30-9 overall and 14-3 in the conference. USC fell to 30-10 and 13-7 in Big Ten play.
Nebraska’s offense scored 12 runs on 12 hits and made only one error. USC scored just two runs on five hits and had two defensive mistakes. Drew Grego led the way, going 3-for-4 and missing the cycle by only a triple. He hit a home run, a double, and drove in four runs. Dylan Carey also went 3-for-4 with a home run and scored three times. Case Sanderson went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs, and Jett Buck added a double and scored three runs. Mac Moyer, Joshua Overbeek, and Trey Fikes each had a hit.
Jasa took control on the mound right from the start. He pitched all seven innings, giving up just two runs, only one earned, on five hits. He struck out seven and walked only two, moving his record to 7-1 this season.
The Huskers started strong, taking an early lead in the first inning. Nebraska sent eight batters to the plate and scored four runs right away. Sanderson brought in the first run with a groundout that scored Moyer. Buck hit a double to bring home Carey, Grego added an RBI double to score Buck, and Overbeek finished the inning with a single that made it 4-0.
Nebraska added to its lead in the third inning with three solo home runs.. Sanderson and Carey hit back-to-back homers, and Grego followed by sending the first pitch he saw over the left field wall. That made it 7-0 and put the game out of reach.
The Huskers continued to add on in the fifth inning, capitalizing on aggressive baserunning. Carey and Buck each stole. The Huskers kept building their lead in the fifth inning by taking advantage of aggressive baserunning. Carey and Buck both stole bases to get into scoring position, and Grego singled to left field to drive them both in, making it 9-0.
USC rallied briefly in the top of the seventh, scoring two runs on three hits and a Nebraska error. A solo home run gave the Trojans their first run, and a mix of hits and a defensive mistake brought in another, making it 10-2. Stokes drew walks to put runners on base, and Trey Fikes delivered an RBI single to left field. A USC fielding error on the play allowed both Buck and Stokes to score, ending the game at 12-2 and clinching the series for the Huskers.
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