Deion Sanders praises Matt Rhule ahead of Colorado’s matchup with Nebraska

The rivalry between Colorado and Nebraska is heating up once again as the Buffaloes prepare to face off against the Cornhuskers in what will be the final meeting between the teams for the foreseeable future. Last season, the matchup was personal for Colorado coach Deion Sanders, who took offense to comments made by Nebraska coach Matt Rhule. However, this season, Sanders has nothing but praise for his rival.

Sanders commended Rhule for his professionalism and the job he has done in turning around the Cornhuskers program. Both coaches faced challenges in their first year, with Sanders and the Buffaloes finishing 4-8 and Rhule and the Cornhuskers going 5-7. Despite their rocky starts, both coaches have shown resilience and determination in building their programs.

The history of the rivalry between Colorado and Nebraska adds an extra layer of intensity to this matchup. Last season, tensions ran high as Shedeur Sanders led Colorado to a 36-14 victory over Nebraska. The game was marked by a confrontation between Shedeur Sanders and Rhule during pregame warmups, adding fuel to the fire of the rivalry.

As the Buffaloes prepare to face the Cornhuskers in Lincoln, Sanders is already preparing his team for the hostile environment they will encounter. Long snapper Camden Dempsey, known as “the Governor,” has made it clear that wearing red is a “no-no” this week. Sanders is embracing the rivalry and looking forward to the challenge of facing Nebraska in what promises to be a competitive and intense matchup.