Huskers win the last Big 12 North title

Rex Burkhead did a little bit of everything in a really big way, leading No. 16 Nebraska to a 45-17 victory over Colorado on Friday at Memorial Stadium.Burkhead’s big day, which included 19 carries for 101 yards and a touchdown on the ground and a pair of touchdown passes from his I-back position, powered the Huskers (10-2, 6-2) to the Big 12 North Division crown and a spot in next Saturday’s Big 12 Championship Game in Arlington, Texas.
Colorado saw its season and Big 12 Conference affiliation come to an end with a 5-7 overall record and a 2-6 Big 12 mark. The Buffaloes will join the Pac-12 Conference next season.
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