Casey Thompson
FILE - Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson (11) exits the field following their 15-14 loss to Wisconsin in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Thompson entered the transfer portal Friday, April 28, 2023. He was the starter last season and became the third Nebraska quarterback to enter the portal this week. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Nebraska starting QB Casey Thompson enters transfer portal

Apr. 28, 2023 11:53 AM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson passes the ball against Wisconsin during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Wisconsin defeated Nebraska 15-14. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Iowa to lock up Big Ten title game bid with win over Huskers

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 12:10 PM EST

Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson (11) walks around out of uniform during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Thompson was injured during Nebraska's game against Illinois the previous week. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Wisconsin out to beat struggling Nebraska 9th straight time

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 05:10 AM EST

Nebraska wide receiver Alante Brown (4) is upended by Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil (0) as DJ Turner (5) looks on in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Corum runs for 162 yards, No. 3 Michigan beats Nebraska 34-3

By Larry Lage Nov. 12, 2022 07:04 PM EST

Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) runs the ball as Penn State linebacker Curtis Jacobs (23) chases in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Heisman hopeful Blake Corum leads No. 3 Michigan vs Nebraska

By Larry Lage Nov. 10, 2022 01:34 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban reacts to a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. LSU won 32-31 in overtime. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
College Football Picks: Tide try to avoid rare 2-game skid

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 09, 2022 12:53 PM EST

Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson (11) rushes against Illinois during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Huskers QB Casey Thompson day-to-day for game vs Minnesota

By Eric Olson Nov. 01, 2022 01:31 PM EDT

Nebraska offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Mark Whipple, left, chats with quarterback Casey Thompson after he threw an interception against Illinois during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
No. 17 Illinois beats Cornhuskers 26-9 for 6th straight win

By Eric Olson Oct. 29, 2022 07:05 PM EDT

Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 17 Illinois puts 5-game win streak on line vs Huskers

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 12:20 PM EDT

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema gestures on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 17 Illini out to avoid complacency in trip to Nebraska

By Eric Olson Oct. 27, 2022 06:10 AM EDT

Rutgers defensive back Kessawn Abraham, left, watches Nebraska wide receiver Trey Palmer (3) catch a pass for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Nebraska, Purdue both aiming to keep pace in Big Ten West

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 08:29 AM EDT

Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard talks with game officials during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Interims go 4-0; Alabama misses Bryce

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 08, 2022 10:16 PM EDT

Rutgers coach Greg Schiano reacts to a play during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Nebraska, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Thompson throws 2 TDs, Nebraska rallies to beat Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Oct. 07, 2022 11:02 PM EDT

University of Wisconsin football defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard addresses reporters during a news conference announcing the firing of head coach Paul Chryst in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Leonhard has been named the team's interim coach. (John Hart/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)
Big Ten: Illini go for 4 wins in row in showdown with Iowa

By Eric Olson Oct. 06, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Nebraska linebacker Luke Reimer (28) breaks up a pass intended for Indiana tight end AJ Barner (88) in the 2nd quarter during an NCAA football a game between Nebraska and Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (Noah Riffe/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Rutgers looks to end 2-game skid, beat Nebraska for 1st time

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UTSA, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
No. 22 Texas opens Big 12 at Texas Tech, stays vague on QBs

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 22, 2022 01:06 PM EDT

Nebraska associate head coach head coach Mickey Joseph, right, is grabbed by Nebraska head coach Scott Frost during an NCAA college football game against Georgia Southern, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Frost was fired Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, and Joseph named interim head coach for the rest of the season. (Noah Riffe/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
No. 6 Sooners are Joseph's 1st foe as Huskers' interim coach

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 02:01 PM EDT

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables and players link arms across the field before an NCAA college football game against Kent State, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
It's all about the future as No. 6 Sooners visit Huskers

By Eric Olson Sep. 15, 2022 12:49 PM EDT

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, front left, looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Monroe, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Ewers' QB debut at Texas included touchdowns, towed car

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 05, 2022 05:12 PM EDT

Nebraska players run onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
Cornhuskers looking to bounce back against FCS North Dakota

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 11:55 AM EDT