Abdullah runs for 225, sets all-purpose yard mark in No. 16 Nebraska's 42-24 win over Rutgers

Nebraska running back Ameer Abdullah, right, tries to vault past Rutgers linebacker Steve Longa (3) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) (The Associated Press)

Rutgers quarterback Gary Nova (10) throws against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) (The Associated Press)

LINCOLN, Neb. – Ameer Abdullah ran for 225 yards and three touchdowns and set a school record with 341 all-purpose yards, leading No. 16 Nebraska to a 42-24 victory over Rutgers on Saturday.

Abdullah surpassed 200 yards rushing for a nation-leading fourth time this season and fifth time in his career. He broke Roy Helu Jr.'s record of 321 all-purpose yards with his 23-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.

The Cornhuskers (7-1, 3-1) reached the halfway point of conference play tied with Minnesota for first in the West Division.

Big Ten newcomer Rutgers lost 56-17 at Ohio State a week ago and has been outscored 98-41 in its past two games.

The Scarlet Knights (5-3, 1-3) lost quarterback Gary Nova on the second-to-last play of the first half. Nova held his right knee after Maliek Collins brought him down as he got rid of the ball. Chris Laviano played the rest of the game.