Gophers sophomore quarterback Philip Nelson rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another as the Gophers defeated No. 21 Nebraska 34-23 on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.

Minnesota (6-2, 2-2 Big Ten) became bowl eligible with the win — its first over Nebraska since 1960.

Junior running back David Cobb rushed for 138 yards on 31 carries, and Minnesota withstood a second-half charge by Nebraska (5-2, 2-1 Big Ten).

Nebraska running back Ameer Abdullah rushed for 165 yards, and senior quarterback Taylor Martinez made his first start for the Cornhuskers since Sept. 14. He finished 16-30 for 139 yards, a touchdown and a late interception.