Quarterback Zac Taylor set a new Husker hurling standard by passing for an eye-popping 431 yards, easily eclipsing the old record of 342 yards set last year.

Taylor tied the Husker record for pass attempts (55) and set new records for completions (36) and for most passes with no interceptions. Taylor connected with ten different receivers and helped the team roll up 467 yards in total offense.

"I've never thrown the ball that many times in my life," joked Taylor after the game.

Nebraska running back Cory Ross showed a new side of his skills as he led all receivers with 131 receiving yards on just 8 catches. Ross scored three touchdowns including a 70-yard screen pass for Nebraska’s only touchdown in regulation. After catching Taylor’s short pass, Ross left several would-be tacklers on the turf as he outran the defense.

"It's a real luxury and we're real lucky to have a back of his caliber that can exhibit those types of skills in the passing game," said Head Coach Bill Callahan.

Nebraska’s offense came out in high gear on the game’s opening drive. They drove 68-yards in 14 plays but had to settle for a 31-yard Jordan Congdon field goal to grab a 3-0 first quarter lead.

Iowa State matched that score with a 31-yard Bret Culbertson field goal sending the game to halftime knotted 3-3.

Both teams found some scoring stride in the third period. Ross’ 70-yard catch and run gave Nebraska a 10-0 lead at the 10-minute mark of the third period. Iowa State struck back later in the quarter with a 2-yard touchdown pass from Bret Meyer to Walter Nickel.

Iowa State grabbed their only lead in regulation 13-10 when Culbertson connected on a 32-yard field goal before the end of the third.

Congdon tied the game up again for Nebraska with a 23-yard kick midway through the fourth quarter, marking the only scoring by either team in the final period. A last minute drive by Nebraska in the game’s final minute was thwarted by a Taylor fumble inside the 20-yard line.

In overtime Iowa State struck quickly with a two-play touchdown drive. Nebraska matched that in their first overtime attempt with Ross’ second touchdown, a 1-yard dive tying the score at 20-20.

In the second overtime Nebraska grabbed the advantage with an 8-yard pass to Ross. Iowa State was unable to respond giving the Huskers the 27-20 win.