Nebraska’s offseason quarterback battle lasted all of the spring, as coach Mike Riley announced Wednesday on Twitter that Tanner Lee is the Cornhuskers’ top quarterback entering the summer.
Lee, a redshirt junior transfer from Tulane, beat out redshirt freshman Patrick O’Brien.
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Our QB competition this spring was outstanding. That talented group will continue to push each other and provide a bright future.
— Mike Riley (@Coach_Riley) April 19, 2017
We met with the QBs and explained the importance of defining a starter at this time. Tanner Lee is our top QB heading into the summer.
— Mike Riley (@Coach_Riley) April 19, 2017
All of our QBs understand that competition and opportunity is ongoing.#GBR
— Mike Riley (@Coach_Riley) April 19, 2017
Lee completed 13 of 19 passes for 190 yards in this past Saturday’s spring game. He made 19 starts across two seasons with the Green Wave, and he was granted an extra year of eligibility, meaning he could have two seasons atop the Huskers’ depth chart if all goes well for him.
O’Brien went 11 of 17 for 134 yards and a touchdown Saturday.
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