WATCH: Casey Thompson finds Trey Palmer for go-ahead touchdown vs Rutgers
The Casey Thompson–Trey Palmer connection was on full display in the fourth quarter Friday. The two connected for a 27-yard touchdown to give Nebraska the lead over Rutgers.
After an interception by Myles Farmer, Thompson found Palmer in the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown. It was part of a huge second half for the Cornhuskers, who trailed the Scarlet Knights 13-0 heading into halftime.
But just like that, Nebraska put itself into the driver’s seat.
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The Cornhuskers got on the board on their first drive out of halftime thanks to a 7-yard touchdown from Thompson to tight end Travis Vokolek — who started his career at Rutgers before arriving in Lincoln this season.
Nebraska is looking for its third win of the season after defeating Indiana last week.
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Vokolek hauled in a 7-yard touchdown pass from Casey Thompson to get the Cornhuskers on the board in the third quarter. Nebraska trailed 13-0 heading into halftime, but used a nine-play, 70-yard drive to get on the board right out of the gate.
For Vokolek, it marked his first touchdown since he caught two passes in 2018 for Rutgers. It’s only fitting Friday night’s game is in Piscataway.
Vokolek is emerging as a key part of the Nebraska offense under new coordinator Mark Whipple despite missing time with an injury he suffered in Week 0 against Northwestern. He entered Friday night’s game with seven receptions for 76 yards in three games during his first season since leaving Rutgers via the transfer portal.