OFFENSIVE MVP
Tommy Armstrong Jr., Nebraska
A 51 percent passer for the season, he completed 19 of 27 with two touchdowns.
DEFENSIVE MVP
Josh Banderas, Nebraska
He had 11 tackles, including 1½ tackles for loss.
BY THE NUMBERS
90 Touchdowns for Armstrong in his career.
115-20 Nebraska's fourth-quarter scoring margin this season.
1,007 Rushing yards this season for Rodney Smith, through 10 games.
15 Touchdowns scored this season for Smith.
Minus-2 Rushing yards for Smith in the second half Saturday.
Plus-11 The Gophers' turnover margin for the season, including minus-1 Saturday.
18:58 The Gophers' time of possession in the first half.
5 Consecutive games without a touchdown pass for Mitch Leidner.
JOE CHRISTENSEN
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