Paul's touchdown with 3:34 left in the first period was his first on a punt return.
Rex Burkhead gained 100 yards on 18 carries, Zac Lee passed for 73 yards with one touchdown and Matt O'Hanlon scored after a second-quarter pass interception for the Cornhuskers (9-3, 6-2), who meet second-ranked Texas in the Big 12 title game next Saturday at San Antonio.
Colorado's Tyler Hansen had 269 passing yards with three touchdowns.
Scotty McKnight scored twice on seven catches for 145 yards, Markques Simas gained 108 yard on six catches and Rodney Stewart rushed for 110 yards on 21 carries for the Buffaloes (3-9, 2-6), who lost their final three games.
Copyright 2009 by United Press International.
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