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Nebraska Football: 3 takeaways from crushing loss at Colorado

By Jake Mitchell

BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 7: Quarterback Adrian Martinez #2 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers carries the ball before scoring a second quarter touchdown against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on September 7, 2019 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
BOULDER, CO - SEPTEMBER 7: Quarterback Adrian Martinez #2 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers carries the ball before scoring a second quarter touchdown against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on September 7, 2019 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – AUGUST 30: Head coach Mel Tucker of the Colorado Buffaloes talks to his team in the second half of a game against the Colorado State Rams at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 30, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – AUGUST 30: Head coach Mel Tucker of the Colorado Buffaloes talks to his team in the second half of a game against the Colorado State Rams at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 30, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

1. Mel Tucker gets his signature win

Mel Tucker has spent so much time working towards this moment. Since 1997, he’s spent time on various staffs and in various positions. Finally, this offseason, Colorado elected to give him a chance at head coach. Through two games, he’s proven them right.

This win means so much on so many levels. Primarily, it’s a rivalry. Nebraska and Colorado is a storied series, and Tucker has put his stamp on it.

It’s also the way they won. Facing a 17-point deficit at the half, this team showed no quit and complete heart. Every win is satisfying, but overcoming such an obstacle means so much more to a program.

The scene after the game was electric. This fan base, after a few down years, had a massive moment, and they absolutely embraced it. Tucker, as he was interviewed by FOX’s Bruce Feldman, was surrounded by students, fans, and players.

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He’s only two games in, but early on, Tucker has absolutely won over the folks in Boulder.

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