Nebraska Football Go Big Read: Casey Thompson’s injury was pretty bad

AUSTIN, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 25: Casey Thompson #11 of the Texas Longhorns arrives prior to the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 25: Casey Thompson #11 of the Texas Longhorns arrives prior to the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 25, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

When the Nebraska football team kicks off its season on August 27, it’s assumed that Casey Thompson will be behind center. There was a time when that was very much in doubt, considering his injury was worse than people realized.

That and more is highlighted in today’s Nebraska football Go Big Read.

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