WATCH: Nebraska's unique first point tradition attracts loud cheers from Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium

Nebraska's iconic balloon release tradition made a triumphant return during the Huskers' 28-10 victory over Deion Sanders’ Colorado Buffaloes. The atmosphere at Memorial Stadium was electric as fans celebrated the team's first points by releasing red balloons, a beloved tradition that had been paused since 2022.

The event wasn't just about the game. Huskers fans had eagerly anticipated the matchup with Colorado, and the weekend's festivities lived up to the hype.

Yahoo Sports posted the video on Instagram and captioned it:

“Nebraska’s entire stadium releases balloons on the Huskers’ first points.”

According to Lincoln Journal Star columnist Amie Just, Nebraska Athletics distributed the balloons for free. While the tradition has faced criticism from environmentalists in the past, athletic director Troy Dannen mentioned that balloon releases will be brought back for special occasions in the future.

The night was a nod to the Huskers' storied past and a look forward to the excitement of the season.

Nebraska fans rushed the field after a win over Colorado

The Nebraska Cornhuskers finally ended their drought against the Colorado Buffaloes, securing their first win over the Buffs since their Big 12 days. With a 2-0 start to the season, Huskers fans had plenty to celebrate. As the final whistle blew on a 28-10 victory at Memorial Stadium, the excitement spilled over, and fans rushed the field, marking Nebraska's 50th win over Colorado in 73 matchups.

True freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola said about the celebration, per Athlon Sports:

“I heard the PA guy say no rushing the field and, well, I mean, that didn’t work.”

On defense, the Blackshirts stood tall, with several players, including DeShon Singleton, leading the way with six tackles each. Singleton impressed with five solo tackles, setting the tone for the game.

Up next, the Nebraska Cornhuskers will host Northern Iowa next Saturday at 6:30 p.m. CDT, with the game airing on Big Ten Network.