Nebraska vs. Colorado odds, spread, time: 2024 college football picks, week 2 predictions from proven model

One of the most watched college football games of the 2023 season was Colorado vs. Nebraska in early September. The Buffs won that matchup 36-14 thanks to a strong performance from quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Head coach Deion Sanders hopes to give the Buffaloes their fourth straight win over their longtime rivals when CU travels to Memorial Stadium in Lincoln to face the Huskers on Saturday. The Buffs won their season opener, defeating North Dakota State 31-26. Travis Hunter delivered a Heisman Trophy-caliber performance in that win. Nebraska also won its season opener, dominating UTEP en route to a 40-7 victory. Highly prized freshman Dyland Raiola was strong in his first collegiate start under head coach Matt Rhule.

Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Huskers are a 6.5-point favorite in the latest Colorado vs. Nebraska odds, according to SportsLine consensus. The over/under limit for total points is 55.5. Before making any Colorado vs. Nebraska picks, check out the college football predictions from the SportsLine model.

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The model has focused on Colorado vs. Nebraska. You can head over to SportsLine to check out the picks. Here are some college football betting odds for the Nebraska vs. Colorado game:

• Nebraska vs. Colorado Spread: Nebraska -6.5
• Nebraska vs. Colorado over/under: 55.5 points
• Nebraska vs. Colorado – Line: Nebraska -243, Colorado +196
• Tips for Nebraska vs. Colorado: View tips here

Why Nebraska can cover

Nebraska has had a strong start to the season, winning UTEP 40-7 in its first game with star quarterback Dylan Raiola. He completed 19 of 27 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns, while senior wide receiver Isaiah Neyor contributed 121 yards and a touchdown. Raiola was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week after this performance.

Sophomore running back Emmett Johnson led a balanced running attack with 71 yards on eight carries, helping the team finish with 223 rushing yards. The 40 points scored were the most by a Nebraska team since 2021 and helped them win an opening game for the first time in five years. Colorado is just 2-15 in its last 17 road games and lost six straight games last season. Here's which team to pick.

Why Colorado can cover

The Buffs have arguably the best player in college football in Travis Hunter. The two-way star has the talent and potential to be selected early in the NFL Draft as both a cornerback and wide receiver. He was outstanding against North Dakota State, catching seven passes for 132 yards and three touchdowns and making three solo tackles from his cornerback position on defense.

Senior Shedeur Sanders made a strong case for being considered the best quarterback in the country in his Week 1 performance against NDSU. He completed 26 of 34 passes for 445 yards, four touchdowns and an interception in the win. For the Buffs to have a chance at pulling off an upset, Sanders will need to be at his best. Here's which team to pick.

How to make your predictions for Nebraska vs. Colorado

The model has simulated Colorado vs. Nebraska 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning toward the under, predicting 51 combined points. It has also generated a point spread pick that comes in more than 60% of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

So who will win Nebraska vs. Colorado and which side of the spread will hit more than 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Colorado vs. Nebraska spread you should jump on, all using the advanced computer model that has gained over $2,000 since its inception with its top-rated college football spread picks, and find out.