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Casey Thompson makes Johnny Manziel-like scramble play for 56 yards
By Ethan Stone
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Johnny Manziel, eat your heart out.
Nebraska starting quarterback Casey Thompson just pulled off the play of the game against Northwestern, scrambling for what seemed like 10 minutes before finding a wide open Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda for a 56-yard gain.
CASEY THOMPSON WHAT A PLAY
— Barstool Sportsbook (@BSSportsbook) August 27, 2022
Thompson has had an incredible debut for the Cornhuskers so far. The Huskers capped off the above drive with a run up the gut to retake the lead over the Wildcats, 21-17.
Touchdown Nebraska!🏈
After a wild scramble by @LilThurm earlier in the drive, Nebraska gets in!
The Cornhuskers have reclaimed the lead 21-17👏🏼
Things are really starting to heat up in Ireland!🔥🇮🇪#CFB #Nebraska #Northwestern pic.twitter.com/BNFzPs64L3
— Denver Sports Betting (@BettingDenver) August 27, 2022
Thompson has been good for 298 yards and 2 touchdowns (one passing, one rushing) Saturday, having completed 19 of his 27 throws.
Ethan Stone was an editor for his student newspaper at the University of Tennessee and is now a News Manager for Saturday Tradition.