What is the all-time record between Nebraska and Colorado?

Nebraska leads 82-18-3. First game was in 1898, with 108 total games played.

When did the Colorado-Nebraska Rivalry start?

The Colorado-Nebraska Rivalry began in 1898. Started 1898. Big Eight Conference mainstay.

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Colorado-Nebraska Rivalry

"Historic Rivalry"

Nebraska

Big 12 Conference

108 games

Colorado

Big Ten

Nebraska leads 82-18-3

Overview

One of college football's classic rivalries now on hiatus. Historic Big Eight matchup.

Started 1898. Big Eight Conference mainstay.

Impact & Significance

Big Eight / Big 12 title race (ended)

Notable Moments

•Nebraska's 1990s dominance
•Colorado's championship runs
•Tom Osborne vs. Bill McCartney battles
•High altitude games
•Game of the Century (1971)

Legendary Players

Johnny Rodgers, Heisman winners, Christian McCaffrey

Traditions & Culture

Big Eight legacy, historic matchups

Recruiting Impact

Great Plains talent dominance

Quick Facts

First Game

1898

Total Games

108

Series Lead

Nebraska leads 82-18-3

All-Time Records

Nebraska: 82 wins, Colorado: 18 wins, 3 ties

Conference

Big 12 / Big Ten

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Colorado-Nebraska Rivalry

"Historic Rivalry"

Nebraska

Big 12 Conference

108 games

Colorado

Big Ten

Nebraska leads 82-18-3

Overview

One of college football's classic rivalries now on hiatus. Historic Big Eight matchup.

Started 1898. Big Eight Conference mainstay.

Impact & Significance

Big Eight / Big 12 title race (ended)

Notable Moments

•Nebraska's 1990s dominance
•Colorado's championship runs
•Tom Osborne vs. Bill McCartney battles
•High altitude games
•Game of the Century (1971)

Legendary Players

Johnny Rodgers, Heisman winners, Christian McCaffrey

Traditions & Culture

Big Eight legacy, historic matchups