Listen "405 Yards of Glory"
Episode Synopsis
On August 29, 1998, in front of 76,000 fans at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, Louisiana Tech wide receiver Troy Edwards delivered one of the most jaw-dropping performances in college football history. Facing a top-10 Huskers team, Edwards hauled in 21 catches for 405 yards and 3 touchdowns, shattering the NCAA single-game receiving record — a mark that still stands today.In this episode of Record Breakers: College Football Legends, we relive that unforgettable afternoon and the story behind it. From Edwards’ rise at Louisiana Tech, to his unstoppable connection with quarterback Tim Rattay, to the backdrop of a Nebraska dynasty that couldn’t contain him, this is the complete tale of how a small-school receiver carved his name into the record books.We’ll dive into:The 1998 season opener and the high-stakes atmosphere in LincolnTroy Edwards’ journey from Shreveport to Biletnikoff Award winnerTim Rattay’s 590-yard passing day and his place in NCAA historyNebraska’s powerhouse roster and how their defense was dismantledThe legacy of Edwards’ 405-yard record and why it still hasn’t been brokenThis is more than a box score. It’s the story of a player who proved greatness can come from anywhere — and left us with one of the most legendary records in college football history.
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