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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 (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

Nebraska's Chris Kolarevic, left, and Ashton Hausmann, right, tackle Minnesota's Quentin Redding during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Slow-starting Gophers rally in 2nd half, beat Huskers 20-13

By Eric Olson Nov. 05, 2022 03:42 PM EDT

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

FILE - Nebraska offensive coordinator Mark Whipple, right, chats with head coach Scott Frost during a timeout in the first half of Nebraska's NCAA college football annual red-white spring game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, April 9, 2022. Nebraska coach Scott Frost says there's no tension between him and new offensive coordinator Mark Whipple. Frost commented Monday, Aug. 29, after being asked to expand on his postgame remarks about the play-calling in the loss to Northwestern in Ireland.(AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Huskers' Frost says he and new OC Mark Whipple on same page

By Eric Olson Aug. 30, 2022 04:43 PM EDT

FILE - Texas quarterback Casey Thompson (11) looks to pass against Kansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Casey Thompson, who started 10 games and passed for 24 touchdowns for Texas last season, opened Nebraska's spring practice Monday as the No. 1 quarterback. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Texas transfer Thompson opens spring as Nebraska's No. 1 QB

By Eric Olson Feb. 28, 2022 07:31 PM EST

Ex-Florida St QB Chubba Purdy announces transfer to Nebraska

Jan. 17, 2022 05:33 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Former Florida State quarterback Chubba Purdy announced his decision to transfer to Nebraska on Monday. Purdy is the second...

Iowa's Tyler Goodson (15) carries the ball as Nebraska's Marquel Dismuke (9) dives for the tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
No. 17 Iowa's rally deals Huskers another heartbreaking loss

By Eric Olson Nov. 26, 2021 05:23 PM EST

Iowa fan Jausten Baumgarn, 12, of Lake Park, Iowa, sits atop the shoulders of Sterling Haack, 17, of Maurice, Iowa, while waiting to watch the Nebraska team arrive before an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Iowa at Nebraska 11/26/2021

Nov. 26, 2021 11:51 AM EST

Nebraska tight end AScott Nelson (11) can't make a reception in the end zone against Wisconsin safety Scott Nelson (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Huskers seek breakthrough to ruin No. 17 Iowa's West hopes

By Eric Olson Nov. 25, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Nebraska tight end Austin Allen (11) runs against Wisconsin safety Scott Nelson during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 35-28. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
No. 17 Hawkeyes will try for 7th straight win over Nebraska

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2021 03:43 PM EST

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) looks to pass against Wisconsin during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Huskers to be without injured QB Martinez versus No. 17 Iowa

By Eric Olson Nov. 22, 2021 03:03 PM EST

Nebraska's Samori Toure (3) carries the ball past Fordham's Natani Drati (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Martinez leads Huskers past Fordham in 52-7 bounce-back win

By Eric Olson Sep. 04, 2021 03:10 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey (7) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. Nebraska backup quarterback Luke McCaffrey has entered the transfer portal after starting two games and appearing in five others last season, the school's athletic department confirmed Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Nebraska backup QB Luke McCaffrey enters transfer portal

Jan. 26, 2021 02:00 PM EST