Nebraska at Colorado

Saturday, November 28, 1987

No. 5 Nebraska beat Colorado 24–⁠7. It was their 45th meeting; after it, Nebraska led the series 32–⁠12–⁠1.

Away5Nebraska10–⁠2 in 1987
24
HomeColorado7–⁠4 in 1987
7

FinalHigh 47°F, low 16°F, 2.01 in. on the groundAttendance 52,026

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Nebraska 63% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Nebraska leads 49–⁠21–⁠2 in 72 meetings, counting the 27 since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Nebraska 28, Colorado 10
2023Colorado 36, Nebraska 14
2019Colorado 34, Nebraska 31
2018Colorado 33, Nebraska 28
2010Nebraska 45, Colorado 17
2009Nebraska 28, Colorado 20

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