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Former Texas quarterback Casey Thompson commits to Nebraska

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Posted at 2:38 PM, Jan 07, 2022
and last updated 2022-01-07 17:15:10-05

LINCOLN, Neb. (KMTV) — Former Texas quarterback Casey Thompson has announced his commitment to Nebraska on Friday afternoon.

This past season, Thompson threw for a Big 12-best 24 touchdowns this past season with nine interceptions. The fourth-year junior also ran for 157 yards and four touchdowns.

Thompson will have two years of eligibility and will compete to replace Adrian Martinez, who transferred to Kansas State.

In 2020, Thompson threw for six touchdowns with zero interceptions playing in three games.

The Oklahoma City native is the son of former OU quarterback Charles Thompson.