ncaaf Game Recap
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Wrap - Minnesota Wins 13-10
The Golden Gophers grabbed a Week 1 victory over the Cornhuskers on Thursday, winning 13-10 at Huntington Bank Stadium.
The Golden Gophers earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -7.5-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 43.0 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Sean Tyler rushed for 41 yards, while Bryce Williams added 14 yards in the win. Daniel Jackson and Corey Crooms Jr. added 68 and 63 receiving yards respectively.
Jeff Sims rushed for 91 yards for Nebraska, while Gabe Ervin Jr. added 55 yards. Jeff Sims threw for 114 yards for the Cornhuskers, while receivers Alex Bullock and Marcus Washington had 56 and 31 yards respectively.
Nebraska outgained Minnesota 295-251 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 20-18 by the Golden Gophers.
Nebraska lost the time of possession battle 30:42-29:18, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Minnesota heads into a Week 2 battle against Eastern Michigan. Nebraska, meanwhile, will have their next action against Colorado.