He's out. Thompson, a junior who started 10 games for the Longhorns this season, has put his name into the transfer portal, a team spokesman confirmed on Friday. Thompson's decision comes two days after Texas signed two highly-coveted quarterbacks — Ohio State transfer Quinn Ewers and California product Maalik Murphy.
Why did Casey Thompson leave?
Against Oklahoma, Thompson suffered a right thumb injury that made it difficult to grip the ball. The injury would linger for the remainder of the season. He leaves Texas during a time where the Longhorns program landed former Ohio State quarterback Quinn Ewers while also getting a commit from Maalik Murphy.
What happened to Texas quarterback Casey Thompson?
And after much speculation as to his destination post-Austin, Thompson has now decided his future, committing to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and head coach Scott Frost.
Is Casey Thompson in Nebraska?
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.
Did Nebraska get a quarterback from the transfer portal?
Nebraska lands quarterback Chubba Purdy out of transfer portal, further bolstering QB room. Florida State quarterback Chubba Purdy (12) jumps over Massachusetts safety Tanner Davis for extra yards on Oct. 23, 2021.
23 related questions foundWhere will Chubba Purdy go?
— Former Florida State quarterback Chubba Purdy announced his decision to transfer to Nebraska on Monday. Purdy is the second quarterback headed to Nebraska through the transfer portal. Casey Thompson announced his move from Texas on Jan. 7.
Where will Casey Thompson land?
Nebraska has found its veteran quarterback in the transfer portal after searching for more than a month. Former Texas QB Casey Thompson announced Friday on Instagram that he is transferring to Nebraska, where he will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.
How tall is Logan Smothers?
Logan Smothers is a 6-2, 190-pound Dual-Threat Quarterback from Athens, AL.
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.
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.
How many years of eligibility does Casey Thompson have?
Thompson has two seasons of eligibility that he can use.
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.
Is Casey Thompson a junior?
One of the most notable departures from the Texas football program so far this offseason via the NCAA Transfer Portal for second-year head coach Steve Sarkisian is the former starting redshirt junior quarterback Casey Thompson.
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.
Who is Casey Thompson's father?
While Casey, Texas' junior quarterback, is in the early stages of building his legacy, part of his father's has been cemented long ago. In 1989, Charles Thompson was busted by the FBI for selling $1,400 worth of cocaine to an undercover agent.
Is Logan smothers good?
Smothers was a four-star recruit who was ranked as the No. 4 dual-threat quarterback in the country by Rivals, which also tabbed Smothers as the nation's No. 171 overall recruit. In the 247Sports Composite rankings, Smothers ranked among the top 15 dual-threat quarterbacks in the country.
Where did Logan smothers play high school football?
Logan Smothers High School Football Stats Athens (Athens, AL) | MaxPreps.
What quarterback will transfer to Nebraska?
QB Chubba Purdy chooses to transfer to Nebraska after leaving Florida State football program.
Is Brock Purdy transferring?
(KMTV) — The Nebraska football team has landed another quarterback transfer as former Florida State QB Chubba Purdy committed to the Huskers on Monday. Purdy made the announcement on Twitter & joins former Texas quarterback Casey Thompson at NU.
Why is Chubba Purdy leaving FSU?
In the spring Purdy decided to go back to Arizona to rehab and get his mind cleared in preparation for the 2021 season. At the time there were questions if he would make it back to FSU for the 2021 season. That leads us to what's next.
What is Chubba Purdy real name?
Now Purdy is “healthy as a horse,” his father said, and recruiters are getting to know the QB again. One fun fact: His real name is Preston, but “Chubba” caught on as a nickname from his dad when he reached 38 pounds as a 1-year-old. “Just gigantic,” Shawn Purdy said.
Did Oklahoma offer Casey Thompson?
Any hope of the Sooner legacy joining OU ended Friday when Thompson announced he is transferring to Nebraska. BREAKING: Casey Thompson has announced that he will transfer to Nebraska! The former Texas QB led the Big 12 in touchdowns in 2021. Nebraska has continued to add key additions to the program this off season.
