Adrian Martinez
FILE - With his right arm in a sling following shoulder surgery earlier in the week, Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez walks onto the field during the tunnel walk before an NCAA college football game against Iowa on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. The success or failure of the Wildcats next season rests largely on whether Adrian Martinez, a four-year starter at Nebraska, is able to bounce back from offseason shoulder surgery and eliminate the interceptions and other mistakes that relegated him to mediocrity with the Cornhuskers. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Big 12 players expected to have impact seasons in 2022

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 26, 2022 04:29 PM EDT

FILE - New TCU NCAA college football head coach Sonny Dykes speaks during an introductory news conference in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. TCU coach Sonny Dykes and Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire wrapped up their first spring drills without naming a starter, though both inherited multiple quarterbacks with starting experience. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
3 new coaches and lot of new QBs in the Big 12

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 26, 2022 04:22 PM EDT

Nebraska red team quarterback Casey Thompson (11) signals the sideline between plays against the white team during the first half of Nebraska's NCAA college football annual red-white spring game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, April 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Big Ten's best defenses come out of spring in rebuild mode

By Eric Olson Apr. 25, 2022 05:44 PM EDT

Nebraska red team quarterback Casey Thompson (11) passes the ball against the white team during the first half of Nebraska's NCAA college football annual red-white spring game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, April 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Ex-Texas QB Casey Thompson embraces fresh start at Nebraska

By Eric Olson Apr. 09, 2022 05:10 AM 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...

FILE - Texas quarterback Casey Thompson (11) looks to pass against Kansas State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. Thompson has entered the transfer portal after starting 10 games and passing for 24 touchdowns this season. Thompson is leaving after former Ohio State quarterback Quinn Ewers transferred to Texas. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Former Texas QB Casey Thompson transferring to Nebraska

Jan. 07, 2022 04:35 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)
QB Adrian Martinez transferring from Nebraska to Kansas St.

Dec. 16, 2021 09:02 PM EST

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost acknowledges four-year starting quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) during senior day before playing against Iowa during an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Martinez did not play the game due to injury. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Huskers QB Adrian Martinez puts name in transfer portal

Dec. 02, 2021 02:02 PM EST

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

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen (0) breaks away for a touchdown run against Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Allen carries No. 19 Wisconsin to 35-28 win over Nebraska

By Steve Megargee Nov. 20, 2021 07:14 PM EST

Wisconsin wide receiver Stephan Bracey (10) returns a kickoff for a touchdown against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Nebraska at Wisconsin 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 05:39 PM EST

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost argues a call with linesman Bruce Keeling during the second half against Ohio State in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Ohio State defeated Nebraska 26-17. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
After overhauling staff, Nebraska faces No. 19 Wisconsin

By Steve Megargee Nov. 18, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost, second right, exits the field with Oliver Martin (89) and Tate Wildeman (92) following their 26-17 loss to Ohio State in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Frost willing to 'make any sacrifices' to keep Nebraska job

By Eric Olson Nov. 10, 2021 02:06 PM EST

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost walks the sideline between plays against Purdue in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Frost agrees to salary cut in '22; four assistants fired

By Eric Olson Nov. 08, 2021 03:26 PM EST

Nebraska's Luke Reimer (28) celebrates after breaking up an Ohio State pass to force a turnover on downs during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Ohio beat Nebraska 26-17. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
No. 6 Buckeyes hang on to win 26-17 over struggling Huskers

By Eric Olson Nov. 06, 2021 04:06 PM EDT