Thorson, in 2018, in overtime, against Nebraska. Thorson threw for 455 yards on 10/13/18, sending Nebraska to its first-ever 0-6 start.
This was Thorson as his best, leading a 99-yard drive in 1:50, capping it with a 5-yarder to JJ Jefferson.
Drew Luckenbaugh filled for Kuhbander, who was good that season, and made the game-winner.
NU was down 14 in the second half. EBIV scored the first touchdown with a 10-yard strip-sack of Adrian Martinez.
After the game, Fitz said:
"Great character, absolutely terrific character," coach Pat Fitzgerald said. "That's who they are. That's who we recruit. I thought the talk on the boundary the whole game was excellent. But after we got the field goal to cut it to a one-score game, the guys [said], 'We're winning this football game. We're winning the game.' ... To get it done in overtime, I just think shows character."
The more things change…
Note: NU lost to Dook that season.
This was Thorson as his best, leading a 99-yard drive in 1:50, capping it with a 5-yarder to JJ Jefferson.
Drew Luckenbaugh filled for Kuhbander, who was good that season, and made the game-winner.
NU was down 14 in the second half. EBIV scored the first touchdown with a 10-yard strip-sack of Adrian Martinez.
After the game, Fitz said:
"Great character, absolutely terrific character," coach Pat Fitzgerald said. "That's who they are. That's who we recruit. I thought the talk on the boundary the whole game was excellent. But after we got the field goal to cut it to a one-score game, the guys [said], 'We're winning this football game. We're winning the game.' ... To get it done in overtime, I just think shows character."
The more things change…
Note: NU lost to Dook that season.
