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Gordon sets single-game rush record with 408 yards, No. 22 Badgers rout No. 11 Nebraska 59-24

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Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon (25) breaks away from Nebraska's Corey Cooper for a 62-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) (The Associated Press)

Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon gets away from Nebraska's Randy Gregory during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) (The Associated Press)

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

Gordon eclipsed the single-game mark held since 1999 by TCU's LaDainian Tomlinson by two 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 star junior torched what had been a staunch Nebraska defense on 25 carries and delivered an emphatic statement in the Heisman Trophy race.

Abdullah finished with 69 yards on 18 attempts.