Then he got 7 more. Then fifth-year senior Shannon Brooks rolled for 7 more. One play later, the Gophers had their first touchdown of the night.
The loss dropped Nebraska to 4-3 this season and 2-2 in Big Ten play as the program hits the first of two bye weeks with significant work to do if it wants to gets anywhere near the division title picture and a strong test just to get to six wins and bowl qualification. Minnesota, meanwhile, is 6-0 overall, 3-0 in Big Ten play, tied with Wisconsin (6-0, 3-0) for the West lead.