Hoffman died after a decade-plus battle with brain cancer, and his Team Jack Foundation became a leading institute for childhood cancer research.

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen said the state is “extraordinarily strong” when outlining his vision during the 2025 State of the State Address on Wednesday.

Despite recurrences over the years, Jack Hoffman, who was 7 when the Cornhuskers helped him to a touchdown, went on to play in high school himself.