Nebraska Football Listed as Touchdown Favorite Over Colorado in Early Betting Lines

Let the fun begin for a classic Big 8/Big 12 rivalry matchup.

As Week 1 of the college football season wraps up over Labor Day weekend, the Nebraska football team leans into its second matchup of the year as early betting favorites. According to FanDuel, the Cornhuskers are set as 7½-point favorites as of Saturday night following Nebraska's 40-7 season-opening win over UTEP.

Vegas Insider sees Nebraska as a touchdown favorite, but lowered the spread to 6½. The over/under for the game is set at 59½ points.

Colorado opened its season with a challenging 31-26 win Thursday night against FCS foe North Dakota State. The Buffaloes went back and forth with the Bison before Travis Hunter's final touchdown catch sealed the win late for CU.