The Philadelphia Eagles secured a dominant victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, winning 40-22. The Eagles, seeking revenge for a previous Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs, had a Cornhusker connection with three former Nebraska players on their roster. Cam Jurgens, Nick Gates, and Ochaun Mathis all played a role in the Eagles’ championship win.
Jurgens, a second-round draft pick in 2022, has been a key player on the Eagles’ offensive line. Gates, who started as a backup and was later promoted to the active roster, also contributed to the team’s success. Mathis, who signed with the practice squad in November, made history as the first portal-era Husker transfer to win a Super Bowl.
This trio of former Huskers joins the ranks of past Nebraska players who have won Super Bowls, including Lavonte David, Khalil Davis, and Ndamukong Suh with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020. With this victory, Jurgens, Gates, and Mathis become part of the prestigious group of Super Bowl champions who have roots in Nebraska football.
Despite their lack of success in bowl games during their time with Nebraska, Jurgens, Gates, and Mathis have now achieved the ultimate prize in the NFL. They have etched their names alongside other Super Bowl-winning Huskers in the history books, solidifying their place in the legacy of Nebraska football.
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