Brian Bahr, Getty ImagesColorado fans move around the field as a student finds the surf up at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado, after the football team upset the Nebraska Cornhuskers 62-36, on Nov. 23, 2001.
Brian Bahr, Getty ImagesCenter John Garrison #52 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers crouches at the line of scrimmage during the Big 12 Conference football game against the Colorado Buffaloes on Nov. 23, 2001 at Folsom Field in Boulder. The Buffaloes crushed the Cornhuskers 62-36.
Cliff Grassmick, Denver Post fileUniversity of Colorado Head Football Coach Bill McCartney is carried off the field after a win against Nebraska in the 1989 season.
Brian Bahr, Getty ImagesColorado upset Nebraska 62-36 as the sun sets in the fourth quarter at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado, on Nov. 23 2001.
Denver Post fileNebraska's Jarvis Redwine (12) stretches past Colorado's Tim Roberts to score one of his three touchdowns, on Saturday, Oct. 29, 1979. Redwine had his biggest day ever as an I-back, running for 206 yards as Nebraska won 38-10.
Denver Post FileThis ogre, in hula skirt and "no hands," must have been designed to put a scare into the University of Nebraska team before its football game against the University of Colorado at Boulder Saturday. It was CU's homecoming weekend and this decoration, at Phi Gamma Delta house, expressed the hopes of students and alumni for a victory, on Oct. 23, 1964.
Tim DeFrisco, Getty ImagesQuarterback Darian Hagan of the Colorado Buffaloes runs down the field during a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. Colorado won the game 27-21, on Nov. 4, 1989.
Tim DeFrisco, Getty ImagesQuarterback Darian Hagan of the Colorado Buffaloes runs down the field during a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Nov. 4, 1989. Colorado won the game 27-21.
Getty Images fileHead coach Bill McCartney of the Colorado Buffaloes yells from the sidelines during a game against Nebraska Cornhuskers in 1990. (Photo by Getty Images)
Denver Post FileThe Buffs Beat Nebraska in a come from behind finish, on Oct. 30, 1994.
Tim DeFrisco, Getty ImagesNebraska running back Lawrence Phillips in action during a 21-17 win at Colorado on Oct. 30, 1993.
Tim DeFrisco, Getty ImagesCharles Johnson of the Colorado Buffaloes makes a catch during a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Oct. 30, 1993. Nebraska won the game 21-17.
Jonathan Daniel, Getty ImagesRunning back Herchell Troutman of the Colorado Buffaloes and Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Mike Minter fight for the ball during a game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska on Nov. 29, 1996. Nebraska won the game, 17-12.
Brian Bahr, Getty ImagesMembers of the Colorado Buffaloes enter the stadium with their mascot before a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Nov. 28, 1997. Nebraska won the game 27-24.
Brian Bahr, Getty ImagesFans of the Colorado Buffaloes watch the action during a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Nov. 28,1997. The Cornhuskers won the game 27-24.
Brian Bahr, Getty ImagesColorado Buffalo Cheerleaders perform during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado., on Nov. 28, 1997.
Brian Bahr, Getty ImagesErwin Swiney of the Nebraska Cornhuskers stands on the field during a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado, on Nov. 28, 1997.
Brian Bahr, Getty ImagesThe Colorado Buffaloes fans tear down the goal post in celebration after the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Flosom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Nov. 23, 2001.
Brian Bahr, Getty ImagesColorado fans parade around with the south endzone goalposts after the football team upset the Nebraska Cornhuskers 62-36 at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado on Nov. 23, 2001. Photo by Brian Bahr/ALLSPORT
Brian Bahr, Getty ImagesTailback Hugh Charles #2 of the Colorado Buffaloes carries the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Nov. 25, 2005 at Folsom Field in Boulder. Nebraska defeated Colorado 30-3.
Brian Bahr, Getty ImagesWide receiver Terrence Nunn #83 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers gets his toe in the endzone for a touchdown ahead of the diving reach of safety J.J. Billingsley #5 and cornerback Terry Washington #10 of the Colorado Buffaloes in the first quarter on Nov. 24, 2006 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Doug Pensinger, Getty ImagesColorado fans rush the field after the Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 65-51 during Big 12 College Football action at Folsom Field on Nov. 23, 2007 in Boulder.
Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver PostThe University of Colorado Buffaloes football team takes on the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Folsom Field in Boulder. CU fans let thier feelings known. Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver Post
Eric Francis, Getty ImagesCoach Bo Pelini of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during their game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 26, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska defeated Colorado 45-17
Steven Branscombe, Getty ImagesWide receiver Jay MacIntyre #14 of the Colorado Buffaloes and defensive back Isaiah Lewis #23 and Dustin Johnson cheer with fans the win against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 8, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Colorado fans move around the field as a student finds the surf up at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado, after the football team upset the Nebraska Cornhuskers 62-36, on Nov. 23, 2001.
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Getting your player ready...
Colorado and Nebraska had more than their share of memorable moments during their time together in the Big Eight and, later, Big 12. Here’s a sampling of our favorite shots from The Denver Post archive of a rivalry that will be renewed Saturday at Folsom Field in Boulder.