It's rivalry week for CU and Nebraska! The Buffs and Huskers first met way back in 1898, but the "rivalry" was really started by Coach Bill McCartney who came from Michigan, where there is a long-standing rivalry with Ohio State. This week 9NEWS spoke with former CU football coach Gary Barnett. He beat the Huskers eight times as a head coach, assistant coach and a player at Missouri. More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.