As Deion Sanders and Matt Rhule get ready to face each other for the second straight season, sparks are in the air. Colorado is in high spirits as they prepare for their next game against their rival Nebraska on Saturday. Is the “culture clash” still active as it was last year when their matchup became personal?

Last season, Matt Rhule lowkey threw Deion Sanders under the bus by trolling his strategy of employing transfer players over his strategy of building bonds and experience with long-term players. This gave birth to the clash of cultures and Colorado made Rhule eat his words by defeating them 36-14. But is this a season of extending the olive branch? What does Colorado’s latest practice session signify?

As cbssportscfb posted on Instagram on September 4, “The Buffs are preparing for Saturday’s matchup by blasting Nebraska’s fight song.” The video featured the Buffs players practicing in the open field while the music blasted from huge speakers pulled by staff. Is this a move to roast or make peace?

After their win against FCS powerhouse NDSU, Colorado is looking highly confident. But this season, Nebraska has a revamped roster with QB Dylan Raiola making a name for himself in their last 40-7 win against UTEP. This shows that they’ve improved a lot from last year, proving that they’re going to be a worthy opponent for the Buffs who just earned their first season win against NDSU 31-26. But this season is showing the mutual respect between the two HCs who didn’t meet on the best note. 

Deion Sanders and Matt Rhule’s relationship 

Both Deion Sanders and Matt Rhule didn’t have a productive season last year. While Colorado secured a 4-8 record, Nebraska finished with 5-7. But with a new season, new goals and relationships are blossoming. On Tuesday, Deion Sanders declared his respect for the Cornhuskers’ HC. He said, “I have a ton of respect for Matt Rhule. He’s in, I call it, our class of coaches… He was a professional, did a phenomenal job, maybe not the job that he aspired to do, but he has a ton of experience, and I love what he’s accomplished in his college coaching career.”

Rhule also has nothing but respect for Deion Sanders and Colorado, as reflected in his speech on Monday. He said, “I think they’re a competitive culture. They go recruit and get the best players they can get. They do well in school. They don’t get in trouble off the field and they compete. I respect that with what they do.” Interesting action is going to take place at Memorial Stadium Lincoln on September 8. Be there to support your team and see what goes down.