Nebraska football's season opener against the Minnesota Gophers started off with a wild and unexpected play. In a low-scoring game, Huskers running back Anthony Grant made a toss to quarterback Jeff Sims, but Sims missed the catch, causing the ball to roll out into the open. Surprisingly, none of the Gophers defenders were able to recover the ball, allowing Sims to pick it up and throw a touchdown pass to Alex Bullock in the endzone. The play, although partially accidental, gave the Matt Rhule era at Nebraska an entertaining and lively start.

The game itself was full of excitement and ended with a thrilling finish. The Gophers scored a late-game touchdown to tie the game, and then intercepted Sims to give themselves a chance to win. In the final seconds, Gophers kicker Dragan Kesich made a 47-yard field goal to secure a walk-off victory.

Amidst the excitement, it is worth noting that Nebraska quarterback Jeff Sims is also attracting attention as a potential sleeper in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. Sims, who transferred to Nebraska from Georgia Tech, has an opportunity to prove himself and showcase his talents under the guidance of coach Matt Rhule.

Nebraska fans can look forward to a season filled with thrilling moments like the wild trick play from their season opener. It remains to be seen how the Matt Rhule era will unfold, but it's clear that the Cornhuskers are off to an entertaining start.