Sean Merriman, BTN.com web editor, June 15, 2015
BTN is airing 18 different classic games, ranging from 2007-2014, as part of our new "Big Ten Classics" series.
Tonight's game, which will air at 8 p.m. ET on BTN/BTN2Go, features a Big Ten clash between No. 14 Nebraska and Ohio State.
Taylor Martinez totaled 293 yards and three touchdowns while leading Nebraska back from a 21-point second-half deficit to secure a 34-27 win over Ohio State.
Not only was this Nebraska's first home game as a member of the Big Ten, but it also went down as the biggest comeback in school history.
Here is a breakdown of this exciting 2011 Big Ten matchup, highlighting the top moment, stat line and individual player.
Top moment: Rex Burkhead scored the go-ahead touchdown run with 5:10 remaining in the game to give Nebraska its first lead and ultimately seal the biggest comeback in school history.
Top stat line: The two teams combined to run the ball 92 times for 475 yards; Nebraska carried it 51 times for 232 yards, while the Buckeyes totaled 41 totes for 243 yards.
Top player: It has to be Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez. The Huskers' QB passed for 191 yards and two touchdowns, while also adding 102 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
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BIG TEN CLASSICS SCHEDULE (All games are at 8 p.m. ET)
Monday, June 15: Nebraska 34, Ohio State 27 – 10/8/11
Tuesday, June 16: Ohio State 42, Michigan 28 – 11/29/14
Wednesday, June 17: Michigan State 33, Georgia 30 (3 OT) – 2012 Outback Bowl
Thursday, June 18: Wisconsin 42, Michigan State 39 – 2011 Big Ten title game
Friday, June 19: Michigan 35, Notre Dame 31 – 9/10/11