Nelson, a senior quarterback, accounted for six of Simpson's touchdowns in a 50-46 win over Dubuque. It was the second week in a row that Nelson had thrown for three touchdowns and ran for three. He completed 23 of 26 passes (88.5 percent) for 318 yards and three touchdowns and added 91 yards and three scores on 29 carries. He threw the game-winning 26-yard touchdown pass with 33 seconds remaining, helping Simpson erase an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit. His final rushing touchdown came on a fourth-and-goal from two yards out. On the game-winning drive, he was 4-for-4 and had a 16-yard scramble.
Special mention – Bryan Bradshaw, sr., QB, Dubuque
