Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Tar'Varish Dawson (6), left, gets hoisted in the air by Colorado Buffaloes offensive tackle Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan (69) after scoring a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the fourth quarter at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado fans rush the field after a win at Folsom Field on September 9, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head Coach Deion Sanders led the Colorado Buffaloes to a 36-14 win over their long-time rivals, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, during Coach Prime's highly anticipated home debut. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes fans rush the field after the Buffs defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 36-14 at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes fans rush the field after the Buffs defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 36-14 at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado fans rush the field after a win at Folsom Field on September 9, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head Coach Deion Sanders led the Colorado Buffaloes to a 36-14 win over their long-time rivals, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, during Coach Prime's highly anticipated home debut. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes fans rush the field after the Buffs defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 36-14 at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado fans rush the field after a win at Folsom Field on September 9, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head Coach Deion Sanders led the Colorado Buffaloes to a 36-14 win over their long-time rivals, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, during Coach Prime's highly anticipated home debut. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes fans rush the field after the Buffs defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 36-14 at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders (21) reaches out for an over thrown pass at Folsom Field on September 9, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head Coach Deion Sanders led the Colorado Buffaloes to a 36-14 win over their long-time rivals, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, during Coach Prime's highly anticipated home debut. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Nebraska Cornhuskers tight end Thomas Fidone II (24) come off the field with a face full of sod during the first half at Folsom Field on September 9, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head Coach Deion Sanders led the Colorado Buffaloes in a matchup against their long-time rivals, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, during Coach Prime's highly anticipated home debut. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders (21) tackles Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Billy Kemp IV (1) in the first quarter at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Tar'Varish Dawson (6) celebrates his touchdown reception against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second quarter at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Jordan Domineck (44) recovers a fumble by Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Gabe Ervin Jr. (22) in the second quarter at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Jeff Sims (7) tries to tackle Domineck on the play. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Jordan Domineck (44) forces a fumble against Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Gabe Ervin Jr. (22) in the second quarter at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Tar'Varish Dawson (6) makes a touchdown reception against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Omar Brown (12) in the second quarter at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 09: Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders, left, greets his son Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Head Coach Deion Sanders takes the field during warmups at Folsom Field on September 9, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Coach Sanders will lead the Colorado Buffaloes in a matchup against their long-time rivals, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, during Coach Prime's highly anticipated home debut. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 09: Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders, left, greets his son Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 09: Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter (12) before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 09: in the quarter at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 09: Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders takes the field for warmups before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 09: Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Travis Hunter (12) signs autographs for young fans before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 09: Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders, left, greets his son Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) walks the field before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Head Coach Deion Sanders takes the field during warmups at Folsom Field on September 9, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Coach Sanders will lead the Colorado Buffaloes in a matchup against their long-time rivals, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, during Coach Prime's highly anticipated home debut. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 09: Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders walks the field before warmups the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 09: Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders walks the field before warmups the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
BOULDER, COLORADO - AUGUST 9: Head Coach Deion Sanders takes the field during warmups at Folsom Field on September 9, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Coach Sanders will lead the Colorado Buffaloes in a matchup against their long-time rivals, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, during Coach Prime's highly anticipated home debut. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
BOULDER, COLORADO - AUGUST 9: The Nebraska Cornhuskers take the field at Folsom Field on September 9, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head Coach Deion Sanders will lead the Colorado Buffaloes in a matchup against their long-time rivals, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, during Coach Prime's highly anticipated home debut. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
BOULDER, COLORADO - AUGUST 9: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) arrives at Folsom Field on September 9, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. The Colorado Buffaloes will matchup against their long-time rivals, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, during Coach Prime's highly anticipated home debut. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
BOULDER, COLORADO - AUGUST 9: Students arrived early to Folsom Field on September 9, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head Coach Deion Sanders will lead the Colorado Buffaloes in a matchup against their long-time rivals, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, during Coach Prime's highly anticipated home debut. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders takes the field during warmups at Folsom Field on September 9, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) looks for somewhere to pass as he is be chased by Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive lineman Blaise Gunnerson (97) during the first half at Folsom Field in Boulder on Sept. 9, 2023. Head Coach Deion Sanders led the Colorado Buffaloes in a matchup against their long-time rivals, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, during Coach Prime's highly anticipated home debut. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
BOULDER, COLORADO - AUGUST 9: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) walks the sideline during the first half at Folsom Field on September 9, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head Coach Deion Sanders led the Colorado Buffaloes in a matchup against their long-time rivals, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, during Coach Prime's highly anticipated home debut. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
BOULDER, COLORADO - AUGUST 9: Head Coach Deion Sanders leads the Colorado Buffaloes in a matchup against their long-time rivals, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, during Coach Prime's highly anticipated home debut at Folsom Field on September 9, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
BOULDER, COLORADO - AUGUST 9: Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) walks to the sidelines during the first half at Folsom Field on September 9, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head Coach Deion Sanders led the Colorado Buffaloes in a matchup against their long-time rivals, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, during Coach Prime's highly anticipated home debut. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
BOULDER, COLORADO - AUGUST 9: Colorado Buffaloes linebacker Jordan Domineck (44) sets up a play during the first half at Folsom Field on September 9, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head Coach Deion Sanders led the Colorado Buffaloes in a matchup against their long-time rivals, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, during Coach Prime's highly anticipated home debut. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
BOULDER, COLORADO - AUGUST 9: Colorado Buffaloes running back Dylan Edwards (3) rushes the ball up the middle during the first half at Folsom Field on September 9, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head Coach Deion Sanders led the Colorado Buffaloes in a matchup against their long-time rivals, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, during Coach Prime's highly anticipated home debut. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
BOULDER, COLORADO - AUGUST 9: Ralphie runs onto the field at Folsom Field on September 9, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. Head Coach Deion Sanders led the Colorado Buffaloes in a matchup against their long-time rivals, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, during Coach Prime's highly anticipated home debut. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
The Colorado Buffaloes take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second quarter at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 09: Colorado Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders (21) tackles Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Billy Kemp IV (1) in the first quarter at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 09: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Tar'Varish Dawson (6) makes a touchdown reception against Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Omar Brown (12) in the second quarter at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 09: Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Tar'Varish Dawson (6) celebrates his touchdown reception against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second quarter at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Tar'Varish Dawson (6), left, gets hoisted in the air by Colorado Buffaloes offensive tackle Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan (69) after scoring a touchdown against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the fourth quarter at Folsom Field September 09, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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