Tribute to Casey Thompson

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[BREAKING NEWS]

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Horns Illustrated was blessed to have met and interviewed Casey several times. He won the hearts of Texas Longhorns fans

Thompson RECEIVES reigns from ehlinger throwing 4 TD's

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Thompson prepared for 3 years as Ehlinger's backup waiting for his moment and he was ready

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Thompson completes undergraduate degree in 3 years so he could focus on football his junior year

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New coaching staff means Thompson has to compete for starting QB position

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He won starting QB spot and comes out throwing

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Casey Thompson throws 5 TD's and passes 388 yrds in Texas vs OU Red River Showdown

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Horns Illustrated to continue bringing Texas Longhorns sports stories to fans

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2021 Thompson throws 261 passes with 165 completions (63.2%)

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2021 Thompson throws 24 TD's plus 4 rushing TD's

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Thompson hurts thumb

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Next game against Kansas Thompson throws 6 TD's, 358 yrds passing, 1 rushing TD

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Bijan Robinson shares that Casey whispered to him seconds before snap that he would score a TD because of Casey's read of the defense. Bijan scored

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Casey Thompson is a 2021 watch list candidate for Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award

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Six-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll

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Casey Thompson talks with his eyes to Xavier Worthy telling him, "I'm throwing to you."

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Fan Comments

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Thompson donates 100% of his NIL on Cameo to feed hungry kids

Casey Thompson

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Tribute to Casey Thompson

Tribute to Casey Thompson

[BREAKING NEWS]

Horns Illustrated was blessed to have met and interviewed Casey several times. He won the hearts of Texas Longhorns fans

Thompson RECEIVES reigns from ehlinger throwing 4 TD's

Thompson RECEIVES reigns from ehlinger throwing 4 TD's

Thompson prepared for 3 years as Ehlinger's backup waiting for his moment and he was ready

Thompson prepared for 3 years as Ehlinger's backup waiting for his moment and he was ready

Thompson completes undergraduate degree in 3 years so he could focus on football his junior year

Thompson completes undergraduate degree in 3 years so he could focus on football his junior year

New coaching staff means Thompson has to compete for starting QB position

New coaching staff means Thompson has to compete for starting QB position

He won starting QB spot and comes out throwing

He won starting QB spot and comes out throwing

Throws 8 TD's and 609 yds in first 3 starting games, then...

Throws 8 TD's and 609 yds in first 3 starting games, then...

Casey Thompson throws 5 TD's and passes 388 yrds in Texas vs OU Red River Showdown

Casey Thompson throws 5 TD's and passes 388 yrds in Texas vs OU Red River Showdown

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2021 Thompson throws 261 passes with 165 completions (63.2%)

2021 Thompson throws 261 passes with 165 completions (63.2%)

2021 Thompson throws 24 TD's plus 4 rushing TD's

2021 Thompson throws 24 TD's plus 4 rushing TD's

Thompson hurts thumb

Thompson hurts thumb

Next game against Kansas Thompson throws 6 TD's, 358 yrds passing, 1 rushing TD

Next game against Kansas Thompson throws 6 TD's, 358 yrds passing, 1 rushing TD

Bijan Robinson shares that Casey whispered to him seconds before snap that he would score a TD because of Casey's read of the defense. Bijan scored

Bijan Robinson shares that Casey whispered to him seconds before snap that he would score a TD because of Casey's read of the defense. Bijan scored

Casey Thompson is a 2021 watch list candidate for Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award

Six-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll

Six-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll

Casey Thompson talks with his eyes to Xavier Worthy telling him, "I'm throwing to you."

Casey Thompson talks with his eyes to Xavier Worthy telling him, "I'm throwing to you."

Fan Comments

Thompson donates 100% of his NIL on Cameo to feed hungry kids

Thompson donates 100% of his NIL on Cameo to feed hungry kids

Casey Thompson

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