Gordon sets rush record in Wisconsin rout of Nebraska - Philly.com

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Posted: Sunday, November 16, 2014, 1:10 AM

MADISON, Wis. - Melvin Gordon rushed for a major-college-record 408 yards and four touchdowns as No. 22 Wisconsin overcame three early turnovers to take control of the Big Ten West division with a 59-24 win Saturday over 11th-ranked Nebraska.

Gordon eclipsed the single-game mark held since 1999 by TCU's LaDainian Tomlinson by 2 yards, setting the new standard on a 26-yard touchdown run on the final play of the third quarter and his last carry of the game.

Outdueling Nebraska's Ameer Abdullah in a matchup of star running backs, Gordon overcame two fumbles to help the Badgers (8-2, 5-1, CFP No. 20) roar past the Cornhuskers (8-2, 4-2, CFP No. 16) with 49 unanswered points.

The junior torched what had been a staunch Nebraska defense on 25 carries - averaging better than 16 yards a pop - and delivered an emphatic statement in the Heisman Trophy race. Abdullah finished with 69 yards on 18 attempts.

The game had been billed in part as a footrace between Gordon and Abdullah for Heisman votes.

"That kid (Melvin Gordon) bad!! Congrats on breaking the NCAA single game rushing record," Tomlinson tweeted.

With his team leading by five scores, Gordon sat out the fourth quarter.

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