Thomas spent two years as an assistant before being promoted to head coach following the departure of Frank Crawford at the conclusion of the 1894 season.
After the season, Nebraska's second consecutive WIUFA conference championship, Thomas left to become the head coach at Arkansas.
Nebraska dominated the game, shutting out Sioux City and setting new program records for points scored and margin of victory.
Near the end of the game, Nebraska's players reportedly became confused about the amount of time remaining and eased back on their defensive effort, allowing Kansas to score the game-winning touchdown.
[4][5] Nebraska traveled to Crete to meet Doane for the seventh time, dominating the game en route to a 24–0 victory.
The 1895 iteration was a defensive struggle, remaining scoreless until a second-half NU touchdown and subsequent field kick gave the Bugeaters a 6–0 win.