Huskers' delayed opener comes against familiar foe in Buffs
FILE - In this March 14, 2018, file photo, Nebraska NCAA college football coach head Scott Frost answers questions during a news conference in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska faces former Big 12 rival Colorado in its opener. The Cornhuskers were supposed to open against Akron last week but the game was called off because of inclement weather. Colorado comes to Lincoln off a big win over Colorado State. Colorado plays Nebraska on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

FILE - In this March 14, 2018, file photo, Nebraska NCAA college football coach head Scott Frost answers questions during a news conference in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska faces former Big 12 rival Colorado in its opener. The Cornhuskers were supposed to open against Akron last week but the game was called off because of inclement weather. Colorado comes to Lincoln off a big win over Colorado State. Colorado plays Nebraska on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018.. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)

Sep. 07, 2018 04:31 AM EDT
FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 file photo, Colorado coach Mike MacIntyre reacts on the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Utah, in Salt Lake City. Nebraska faces former Big 12 rival Colorado in its opener. The Cornhuskers were supposed to open against Akron last week but the game was called off because of inclement weather. Colorado comes to Lincoln off a big win over Colorado State. Colorado plays Nebraska on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017 file photo, Colorado coach Mike MacIntyre reacts on the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Utah, in Salt Lake City. Nebraska faces former Big 12 rival Colorado in its opener. The Cornhuskers were supposed to open against Akron last week but the game was called off because of inclement weather. Colorado comes to Lincoln off a big win over Colorado State. Colorado plays Nebraska on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Sep. 07, 2018 04:30 AM EDT