When it began, though, the No. 25 Cornhuskers and Buffaloes were off to the races.
But Nebraska's explosive pair of sophomores — quarterback Adrian Martinez and running back Maurice Washington — weren't enough to get the visitors across the finish line in a 34-31 overtime loss.
Colorado's James Stefanou kicked the game-winning 34-yard field goal in the first overtime. It was the Buffs' only lead of the game, as they climbed back into the game after trailing 17-0 at halftime. Nebraska had a chance to answer in overtime, but went 3-and-out and senior Isaac Armstrong, making his place-kicking debut in place of injured sophomore Barret Picekring, missed a 48-yard field goal that would have sent the game into a second overtime.