If we were to beat Nebraska then we probably would be as good as anyone in the country.

Kansas State subsequently beat Nebraska in 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004.

"I felt that even though Colorado won, we should have been No. 1 because of the way we beat Nebraska," he said.

I wanted to go 11-0 and beat Nebraska.

Colorado can capture at least a share of its third straight conference title if it beats Nebraska on Friday at home.

But we didn't think we could beat Nebraska as bad as we did.

The Beavers closed out the season by beating Nebraska for a second consecutive year, 28-12.

The record between the two schools after that game was much more even, with Kansas State again beating Nebraska in 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004.

But Colorado beat Nebraska in the final game of the regular season by 62-36.

His team can end all debate by beating Nebraska.