Colorado - Nebraska: An oral history (of sorts)

The last time Colorado and Nebraska squared off on the football field was eight years ago. Since that time, the rivalry has faded while new rivalries have blossomed (well, that’s not really true) but there’s still no love lost between the two schools in neighboring states that are separated by 500 miles. During the game’s peak, there was a pure hatred that was born from true competition. Here are some of the best rivalry stories between the Buffaloes and Cornhuskers as told by former players, coaches and one special ‘Big Red’ fan.

2001 Heisman Trophy winner and former Nebraska quarterback Eric Crouch

“It never mattered what CU’s record was and there were times they weren’t going to a bowl game.