It’s officially rivalry week for the 1-0 Colorado football team with a trip to Nebraska set for Saturday. The Buffs are looking for their fourth straight win over the Cornhuskers and their second under the guidance of head coach Deion Sanders.
While last year’s matchup in Boulder featured its fair share of drama, second-year Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule reaffirmed his respect for Colorado ahead of this weekend’s rematch.
“They’re a competitive culture,” Rhule said during his Monday press conference. “They go recruit and get the best players they can get, they do well in school, they don’t get in trouble off the field and they compete. I respect what they do.”
Over the summer, Rhule called Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders “one of the best football players I’ve ever coached against.” He also praised Coach Prime, crediting him for helping make college football more relevant nationally.
Rhule also had this to say about Saturday’s matchup:
“I just look at this as a really good football test for two teams, two teams that have plans on being good teams and want to be relevant at the end of the year,” Rhule said. “They’re gonna play us, we’re gonna play them. We’re not even in the same conference. While I know it matters to people and it matters to us and it matters to them, we’re gonna see where we are. I’m just trying to get the football right and nothing else. I’m not gonna not wear black this week or not say their name. I’m worried about our team.”
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