Nelson, a freshman quarterback, completed 19 of 36 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns and added another score on the ground to account for all three Simpson touchdowns in a 30-24 loss to Luther. He set career highs in completions and yards and was 11-of-20 for 160 yards in the second half as the Storm mounted a furious comeback.
Special mention — Brad Boyle, jr., QB, Coe; Jarred Lackey, sr., RB, Central; Chris Reynolds, jr., QB, Luther
