Sep 24, 2016; Evanston, IL, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) passes the ball against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
In his final game, the Beef defeated the Sioux City Bandits 47-46 in double overtime of the NAL Championship Game. Armstrong was the game’s MVP, going 12-of-15 passing for 166 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran 17 times for 95 yards and four touchdowns.
Armstrong played at Nebraska from 2013 to 2016. In 45 career games, he threw for 8,871 yards, 67 touchdowns, and 44 interceptions. He ran for 1,819 yards and 24 touchdowns.
The quarterback ended his career in Lincoln as the school’s all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns. He held the record for total offense (10,690 yards), but that was broken in 2021 by Adrian Martinez.
You can find photos recapping the career of Tommy Armstrong below.
Nov. 9, 2013; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) during the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 9, 2013; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 9, 2013; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) passes the ball in the third quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Nebraska won 17-13. Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 9, 2013; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) runs the ball against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan. 1, 2014; Jacksonville, Florida; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) throws a pass before the start of their game against the Georgia Bulldogs at EverBank Field. Phil Sears-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 6, 2014; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) runs against the McNeese State Cowboys in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Sept. 27, 2014; Lincoln, Nebraska; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) hands off to running back Ameer Abdullah (8) against the Illinois Fighting Illni in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2014; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) hands off to running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the game against Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2014; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) throws the ball during the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at EverBank Field . Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 30, 2014; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) runs the ball as Florida Atlantic Owls defensive end Robinson Eugene (59) defends during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 55-7. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2014; Fresno, CA, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) warms up before the start of the game against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Bulldog Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Sept. 13, 2014; Fresno, California; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) throws a touchdown pass against the Fresno State Bulldogs in the fourth quarter at Bulldog Stadium. The Cornhuskers defeated the Bulldogs 55-19. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Sept. 20, 2014; Lincoln; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) carries the ball against the Miami Hurricanes in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 41-31. Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Sept. 27, 2014; Lincoln; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) throws against Illinois Fighting Illni in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 45-14. Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 4, 2014; East Lansing, Michigan; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) attempts to throw the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the 1st half of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct. 4, 2014; East Lansing, Michigan; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) runs the ball against the Michigan State Spartans during the 1st half of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2014; East Lansing, MI, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) is sacked by Michigan State Spartans defensive end Shilique Calhoun (89) during the 1st half of a game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2014; Evanston, IL, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) runs against Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Anthony Walker (18) during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2014; Evanston, IL, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) celebrates with offensive lineman Jake Cotton (68) after scoring a touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2014; Evanston, IL, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) attempts to leap over Northwestern Wildcats cornerback Nick VanHoose (23) during the second half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2014; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) hands off to running back Ameer Abdullah (8) during the game against Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2014; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) scores a touchdown against Purdue Boilermakers in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2015; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) tries to avoid the sack by Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Aaron Mends (31) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Iowa beat Nebraska 28-20. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 26, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) runs the ball against the UCLA Bruins in the 2nd quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) celebrates the touchdown in the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Levi’s Stadium. The Huskers beat the Bruins 37 to 29. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) reacts before he is called up to the podium at Levi’s Stadium. The Huskers beat the Bruins 37 to 29. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong (4) runs against Fresno State Bulldogs linebacker Brandon Hughes (19) in the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong (4) runs against Wyoming Cowboys safety Andrew Winged (28) in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr (4) throws the ball against the Oregon Ducks in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska won 35-32. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
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