Wisconsin's Melvin Gordon Breaks Single Game FBS Rush Record with 26-Yard Run

Wisconsin Badgers running back Melvin Gordon made history on Saturday against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, possibly having the greatest rushing performance in NCAA history.

On the final play of the third quarter, Gordon ran in this 26-yard touchdown, breaking LaDainian Tomlinson's 1999 record of 406 rushing yards in a single game. Through three quarters, Gordon had 408 yards and four touchdowns on just 25 carries.

The Badgers tweeted at the Heisman Trophy just to make sure that the voters were paying attention to the historic performance:

Tomlinson also tweeted to congratulate Gordon on breaking his record:

Former Wisconsin running back Montee Ball pointed out that a number of Badgers hold NCAA rushing records:

[Vine, h/t Twitter]