Turning point: Freshman quarterback Adrian Martinez hit receiver Stanley Morgan for a 35-yard touchdown to stanch the bleeding midway through the third quarter. Martinez rolled right and had Morgan in single coverage. Morgan ripped by his man on a post route and hauled in a firm throw for an easy score.
The Huskers held Minnesota scoreless in the red zone on the next trip and pushed the lead back to three scores on their next drive.
It was over when: Maurice Washington trotted into the end zone on a 3-yard carry for the final points of the game.