Photos from Gophers’ upset of Nebraska
By Frank Bi
Coming off a victory over Northwestern last weekend, the Gophers came home to TCF Bank Stadium and defeated No. 24 Nebraska, 34-23. The win snapped a 16-game losing streak to Nebraska and also made the Gophers bowl eligible for the second straight year.
Oct 26, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner (7) scrambles from the packet in the first quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Derrick Engel (18) catches a touchdown in the second quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Derrick Engel (18) celebrates with tight end Lincoln Plsek (85) after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Philip Nelson (9) hands the ball off to running back David Cobb (27) in the second quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers running back David Cobb (27) rushes with the ball in the second quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Jordan Hinojosa (96), running back Donnell Kirkwood (20), and defensive back Steven Montgomery (12) celebrate after beating the Nebraska Cornhuskers at TCF Bank Stadium. The Gophers won 34-23. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers fans run on the field after beating the Nebraska Cornhuskers at TCF Bank Stadium. The Gophers won 34-23. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Ra