College Football Top Performers Week 13: Receivers, Quarterbacks, Running Backs, and a Defense

Nov 22, 2014; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers defender Nate Gerry (25) tackles Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner (7) in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Minnesota won 28-24. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

Mitch Leidner, Quarterback, Minnesota Golden Gophers (Defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 28-24)

8-0f-17 for 135 Yards, 22 Carries for 111 Yards, 2 Touchdowns

Jerry Kill’s Minnesota Golden Gophers did a heck of a job coming back against the Nebraska Cornhuskers Saturday afternoon.And the reason behind that was the quarterback.

It’s odd to say because Minnesota has no passing game, but Mitch Leidner led the team in passing and in rushing. Down 21-7, he was able to rally the team to lead a great comeback. And he did a heck of a job in the process.

To rush for more than 100 yards and pass for more than 100 yards on the road against a ranked team with the Big Ten West on the line was a remarkable performance. To do it when your team is down 21-7 is more impressive.

Leidner has the Golden Gophers in great position to win the Big Ten west and compete for the Big Ten Championship. We all know how great of a coach Jerry Kill is. But the play of Leidner is the reason for us giving him credit this week.

For that, he is a Blitz Points winner.