Nebraska dominated Colorado in a statement win over the weekend, exacting revenge for last year’s defeat in Boulder. Following the victory, Nebraska’s media team released a behind-the-scenes video that highlighted key moments from the game, with one particular focus: Buffs defender Shilo Sanders, whose pregame trash talk didn’t age well.
Before the game even kicked off, Sanders, who started at safety for Colorado, confidently taunted Nebraska’s players during the coin flip. He was heard declaring that the Buffaloes would “roll” the Cornhuskers once the action began. Unfortunately for Sanders, the game played out far differently than he predicted.
Not long after the trash talk, the game took a turn for the worse for Sanders. In the first quarter, he exited the field with a broken forearm and was unable to return. As the game unfolded, Nebraska’s physicality and dominance on both sides of the ball quickly made it clear that they were in control.
One standout moment came early in the game when Nebraska running back Dante Dowdell sought out Sanders at the second level during a first-quarter run. Instead of making a move to evade Sanders, Dowdell decided to run straight through him, setting the tone for what would be a long, punishing night for Colorado.
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Nebraska jumped out to a commanding 28-0 lead in the first half, taking full control of the game. Their defense overwhelmed Colorado’s offense, with quarterback Shedeur Sanders struggling to find any rhythm. The Cornhuskers’ defensive line dominated Colorado’s offensive front, leaving Shedeur under constant pressure. On offense, Nebraska’s potent running attack was too much for the Buffaloes to handle, and they never managed to find an answer.
By the end of the game, Nebraska’s 36-18 victory was sealed, and the Cornhuskers let their performance do the talking. The behind-the-scenes video captured players in the locker room celebrating their triumph while trolling Shedeur Sanders by blasting his single, “Perfect Timing.” Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola was also seen mimicking Shedeur’s trademark “watch pose,” poking fun at Colorado’s failed attempts to back up their pregame confidence.
The video spotlighted Shilo Sanders’ ill-timed trash talk, further underscoring the disparity between the pregame bravado and the reality on the field. Nebraska’s players clearly took note of the Buffaloes’ talk before the game and made sure to emphasize their dominance once the final whistle blew.
While Shilo Sanders is expected to be sidelined for 2-3 weeks following surgery on his broken forearm, Nebraska improved to 2-0 on the season and is now preparing for its next game against Northern Iowa. Meanwhile, Colorado, licking its wounds after the loss, will face off against Colorado State in another rivalry matchup.
Despite all the pregame chatter from Colorado, Nebraska proved they could back up their words with their play on the field, leaving the Buffaloes to regroup and try to move forward after the humbling defeat.
