Nebraska 48, Minnesota 25

The Gophers fell to Nebraska 48-25 today in Minneapolis.  The Gophers fall to 4-3 on the season. The Gopher defense just didn't show up today, it was easily their worst performance of the season. Their offense can't be let off the hook either though, it's kind of hard to establish yourself as a power rushing team when you can only rush the ball for 65 yards.  This was a tough loss too, because the next three games are going to be brutal (Michigan, Ohio State & Iowa).  2 wins for bowl eligibility is starting to look a bit questionable at this point.  Very disappointing performance by the Gophers.

Observations:

• Mitch Leidner actually had a nice game throwing the football. 
• That 99 yard touchdown drive in the 3rd quarter by Nebraska was a killer. 
• It was nice to see Eric Carter with a TD catch. 
• Nebraska won the battle of the trenches, on both sides of the ball.  
• Minnesota's pass rush really needs to find a way to up the pressure. 
• Someone please explain to me that late field goal by the Gophers. 
• Nebraska certainly did not beat themselves today. 
• Brandon Lingen continues to shine at TE. 
• Next weeks off week couldn't come at a better time for Minnesota. 
• Turnovers:  Minnesota 3, Nebraska 0
• Rushing Yards:  Nebraska 203, Minnesota 65
• The Gophers offensive line has been a huge disappointment this year. 
• On the bright side, the Gophers finally scored a TD on their opening drive.
• KJ Maye came to play today for the Gophers. 
• Nebraska's rush defense had no trouble containing the Gophers running game.
• Minnesota's bend but don't break defense broke today.
• Nebraska was killing the Gophers with misdirection plays all game. 
• No Gopher even touched Terrell Newby on that 67 yard TD run.  
• Nebraska seemed noticeably faster then Minnesota. 
• Up next?  Halloween night @ home vs Michigan.