NEBRASKA freshman college football star Archie Wilson is chasing his football dreams.
However, he had to leave his home in Australia to play the game he loves.
Archie Wilson broke down in tears after joining Nebraska football[/caption]
Wilson moved 10,000 miles away from Australia to play college football[/caption]
Wilson moved nearly 10,000 miles across the world to join the Nebraska Cornhuskers for the 2025 NCAA season.
He played Australian Rules football growing up before joining American college football.
On Tuesday, he broke down in tears at a press conference after being asked about leaving his family.
“That part is hard… I’m sorry,” he said.
“Yeah I love them a lot. I have two little brothers and a mom and a dad and that’s the tough part about being here.
“I love them a lot and I miss them.
“But they know this is what’s best for me and it’s good I can still talk to them plenty over the phone.
“They’re coming here to see the first few games so I am looking forward to that.”
Wilson is just 18 years old, but has already earned the respect of all of his coaches.
He can kick with both feet and throw the ball, impressing those around him.
“That guy is special, he truly is,” special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler said.
“He’s 18 years old, leaves home for the first time, goes to a different country, and leaves his family which he’s extremely close to.
“His teammates love him because of the energy he brings in the building, not just because of what he can do with the football.”
Wilson is only a freshman, but he is being thrust directly into the starting lineup at Nebraska.
He will debut at Arrowhead Stadium for a matchup against the Cincinnati Bearcats.
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His first game will come with Travis Kelce watching on in the crowd.
“We’re gonna go to Arrowhead Stadium and play at eight o’clock at night with a kicker who can kick with both feet and kick all the kicks,” Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule said.
“He has never played in a game before; it will be his first-ever football game.
“He left his country and left his family to play a sport he’s never played before.
“He’s one of the coolest guys around.”
