It was another rousing comeback win as the Huskers spotted the big, strong and talented Big 10 co-champs of 1967 a 14-0 lead. But Nebraska roared back before a throng of 55,362 fans to remain unbeaten and ranked in the Top 10.

With 13:25 gone in the first quarter Minnesota's Maurice Forte bulled in to score after the Gophers got the ball at the NU 23 via a pass interception and 15-yard penalty.

Forte scored again with 6:04 left in the half after the Gophers jumped on a Husker fumble of a punt return at the NU 17.

Refusing to fold, Nebraska battled back to march 61 yards in five plays to pull up 14-7 at halftime. Big play in the drive was a 42-yard Ernie Sigler-to-Jim McFarland pass which carried to the Gopher 3. Joe Orduna scored and Paul Rogers kicked with 0:43 left in the half.

In the fourth quarter Dana Stephenson picked off a Gopher pass and returned it 28 yards to the Minnesota 17. Three plays later Sigler hit McFarland for a TD and Rogers kicked the tying point with 10:50 left in the game.

Sherwin Jarmon's interception and 19-yard return, plus a piling penalty, gave the Huskers a chance for victory. Starting on the Gopher 38 late in the game, the Huskers drove to the two before stalling Then, with 1:32 left in the game, Rogers booted his 19-yard beauty and Nebraska had win No. 3.