Trey Palmer, Nebraska WR, becomes first player in century to record mind-boggling stat

Trey Palmer was nothing short of unstoppable for Nebraska against Purdue Saturday night.

Despite a loss, Palmer put up some of the best numbers the college game has ever seen. His 237 receiving yards and 60 rushing yards saw him become the first player with 225+ receiving yards and 50 rushing yards in a single game in well over a century.

Come again?

➡️ 1st FBS player this century with least 225+ receiving yards & 50+ rush yards in a game
➡️ Most receiving yards (237) ever by a Husker in a game

Trey Palmer had a historic night in defeat.#B1Gstats pic.twitter.com/RfVZEZIh2v

— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 16, 2022

Palmer has been a strong receiver for an offense that has otherwise not had much to celebrate. The Huskers, despite a losing record, are playing inspired under Mickey Joseph following Scott Frost’s firing at the beginning of the season.

Sometimes, all you can say is wow.

Ethan Stone

Ethan Stone was an editor for his student newspaper at the University of Tennessee and is now a News Manager for Saturday Tradition.