Who was Nebraska super fan Jack Hoffman? What you need to know about the Cornhuskers fan, of Team Jack Foundation:

The pastor says that Jack is in a better place. He says he will be reunited with Jack one day, and he will keep doing what he loves, even in the afterlife.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Cancer survivor Jack Hoffman before delivering a drug-free pledge during the halftime of Nebraska’s NCAA ...

A beloved Husker fan who battled brain cancer and famously scored a touchdown during the 2013 spring game has died.

Jack Hoffman, one of the Huskers' biggest fans and a beacon of hope for many across the United States, has died of cancer.

The legacy of Jack Hoffman continues to inspire, as tributes pour in from Husker Nation to leaders in Washington.

A lot has been written about Jack Hoffman since his passing on January 15th and a lot of tears shed. It is hard to come to grips with what we have all wished wo

The fight goes on — that's the message Thursday from one members of the Team Jack Foundation as they remember Jack Hoffman. The 19-year-old died after a 12-year battle with brain cancer this week.

Jack Hoffman, the cancer patient who captured the hearts of Nebraska football fans and inspired the nation as a 7-year-old when he ran for a touchdown during the Cornhuskers’ 2013 spring

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen said the state is “extraordinarily strong” when outlining his vision during the 2025 State of the State Address on Wednesday. Located on the Lincoln campus east of 84th and O streets, the 65,000-square-foot facility is the latest addition to SCC’s efforts to lead in workforce training and development.

FILE – Cancer survivor Jack Hoffman before delivering a drug-free pledge during the halftime of Nebraska’s NCAA college football spring game in Lincoln, Neb., April 12, 2014. (AP Photo/Nati ...

Hoffman was known nation-wide for his 69-yard touchdown in the 2013 Nebraska Spring Game. The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Atkinson Community Center. Hoffman inspired numerous people through his fight with cancer, offering hope to families in similar situations.