The Nebraska Cornhuskers lost to the Minnesota Golden Gophers 13-20 on Saturday. It marked the third straight loss for Nebraska. Without quarterback Casey Thompson, the offense struggled to consistently move the football. The Cornhuskers scored three total points over the final three quarters.
Meanwhile, it marked the second consecutive victory for Minnesota, who is trying to remain competitive in the Big Ten West. Minnesota is now one of four teams in the West division with a 3-3 conference record (Iowa, Purdue, Wisconsin). Illinois still leads the pack with a 4-2 conference record.
Despite the loss, there were some positives for the Cornhuskers. Here are the Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week.