Nebraska has a new starting quarterback for the 2022 college football season with Casey Thompson joining them from Texas. He had a good reason for taking his talents to Lincoln. In a recent interview, Thompson explained that he was looking for a team with a great offense and an opportunity to start again.

Where is Casey Thompson transferring?

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Former Texas quarterback Casey Thompson, who started 10 games and passed for 24 touchdowns in 2021, announced Friday that he will transfer to Nebraska.

Is Casey Thompson transferring?

Former Texas quarterback Casey Thompson announced Friday he is transferring to Nebraska. “Always got an ace up my sleeve for whatever was dealt.” ? Bet on yourself!

How many years does Casey Thompson have left?

In the wake of Martinez's departure, Thompson should be nailed in for the starting role in 2022. The Oklahoma product, who redshirted in 2018, has two years of eligibility left, due to the NCAA COVID-19 exemption.

Is Casey Thompson native?

Thompson, who will have two years of eligibility remaining, is a native of Oklahoma City. Going through the recruiting process, Thompson narrowed his options down to Texas and OU.

Is Casey Thompson dual threat?

The top-300 quarterback has four years of college football under his belt but thanks to the COVID-19 rules, he will have two years of eligibility left with Nebraska football. Thompson is also a dual-threat option.

Why did Casey Thompson enter the transfer portal?

9. Shortly after Texas landed quarterback prodigy Quinn Ewers this offseason, Thompson entered the transfer portal to search for a new program that would provide immediate playing time. His father, Charles Thompson, mentioned the top programs in the running for Casey earlier this week.

Where is Casey from Top Chef?

She currently works as the Executive Chef for the Inn at Rancho Santa Fe in the San Diego area and continues her private dining business in the Napa Valley.

Is Casey Thompson related to Charles Thompson?

Texas Quarterback Casey Thompson's Journey Was, Like Most, Entirely Unique. The son of former Sooners QB Charles Thompson almost went to Oklahoma more than once, but chose to stick things out with the Longhorns, and now he'll start against OU.

What happened to Casey Thompson Texas?

AUSTIN -- The Texas Longhorns will have a new starting quarterback in 2022.

How much eligibility does Casey Thompson have?

Former Texas quarterback Casey Thompson is transferring to Nebraska, he announced on Instagram Friday afternoon. The graduate-transfer signal-caller has two years of eligibility remaining thanks to the NCAA's COVID-19 waiver.

How many stars was Adrian Martinez?

Adrian Martinez, a 4-star recruit hailing from Fresno, California, verbally committed to the Tennessee Volunteers on Friday.

What tribe is Casey Thompson?

7 ranked dual threat QB Casey Thompson (Kiowa Tribe) commits to the Texas Longhorns. (Moore,OK ) – The No. 7 dual-threat quarterback in the nation, per 247Sports Casey Thompson (Kiowa Tribe), committed to the Texas Longhorns football program on Thursday afternoon.

Why didnt Casey Thompson go to OU?

Casey, being obviously where he's been around the game, it's not that he wasn't wanting to go to Oklahoma. He wanted to keep his recruitment open and wasn't ready to commit his sophomore year in high school.

Is Hudson card a freshman?

Texas football sophomore quarterback Hudson Card is expected to see action in the Orange-White game at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 23. Card, who started two games for the Longhorns as a redshirt freshman, is entering his third year as a player in the Texas football program and is competing for the starting quarterback job.

Why did Casey Thompson choose Texas?

Texas is already feeling good about its 2018 recruiting class after quarterback Casey Thompson committed to the Longhorns. Thompson announced Thursday he's committing to Texas, citing new head coach Tom Herman as the biggest reason why. “I just think he's a great coach," Thompson told 247Sports' E.J. Holland.