That felt good.
No slow start, and at least for a half, Nebraska looked like a legit Big Ten program. Arguably, the Huskers looked dominant on both sides of the ball, until Minnesota starting quarterback Zack Annexstad had to be taken to the hospital at halftime. (After being treated, he rejoined the rest of his team for the flight back to Minneapolis.) That injury could explain some of Minnesota’s first half struggles. And the change up to redshirt freshman Tanner Morgan running the option could also help explain the Gophers comeback surge.
Minnesota’s first drive of the second half could be explained away by badly misplaying a screen pass.