A former Nebraska quarterback has found success at a different school and a different position. Wide receiver Luke McCaffrey had 68 receptions for 963 yards and 12 touchdowns in 12 games for the Rice Owls this season.
McCaffrey was a four-star recruit out of high school and chose Nebraska over Colorado, Michigan, Ohio State, and Mississippi. He would play for Nebraska for the 2019 and 2020 seasons.
The Colorado native would transfer to Louisville following his inability to lock down the starting quarterback job. During his time as a Husker, he would throw for 608 yards with three touchdowns and six interceptions. McCaffrey would also run for 530 yards and four touchdowns.
McCaffrey would transfer from Louisville to Rice after it became clear he would not win the starting job. He would be converted to receiver for the 2022 season. Rice finished the 2023 season with a record of 6-6 and now awaits their bowl destination.
Find a photo gallery of Luke McCaffrey’s playing career below.