Big Ten football: 2-minute drill

October 13, 2013 at 3:26AM
Purdue's DeAngelo Yancey (80) comes down with a pass reception despite the coverage from Nebraska's Josh Mitchell (5) and Andrew Green (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, in West Lafayette, Ind. Nebraska defeated Purdue 44-7. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
DeAngelo Yancey (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

PASSING MVP

Christian Hackenberg, Penn State

The freshman led the Nittany Lions' four-overtime victory over Michigan by passing for 304 yards and three TDs and rushing for the TD that forced OT.

RUSHING MVP

Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin

The Badgers held the ball for 38:23 against Northwestern, and Melvin was a big reason why. He rushed 22 times for 172 yards and a TD.

RECEIVING MVP

DeAngelo Yancey, Purdue

The freshman was a rare standout for Purdue against Nebraska. He caught five passes for 146 yards and a touchdown.

BY THE NUMBERS

7

Sacks by Wisconsin against Northwestern, doubling its season output.

7-for-12

Combined field goal kicking for Michigan's Brendan Gibbons (4-for-7) and Penn State's Sam Ficken (3-for-5).

Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon ran past Northwestern's Collin Ellis and Chi Chi Ariguzo on a 71-yard touchdown run during the first half in Madison, Wis., on Saturday.
Melvin Gordon (Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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