Thomas grew up in Carmichael, California and attended Jesuit High School in the Sacramento area.

His redshirt was removed and appeared in eight of the final nine games for the season, missing a contest due to a sprained ankle,[3] and catching 5 passes for 40 yards, including a season-high two receptions in a game vs BYU, as well as a 17-yard reception against Oregon State in the Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl on December 24.

The former high school quarterback attempted a pass against Utah State but under threw his receiver which resulted in an interception.

Thomas Sperbeck ended the season with a high-note, catching 12 passes for 199 yards and being named the Offensive MVP of the Fiesta Bowl in a 38-30 win over Arizona.

[6] Thomas Sperbeck ended his career-best season with a 55-7 rout of Northern Illinois in the Poinsettia Bowl.

[13] Thomas is the son of former University of Nevada quarterback and former coach Marshall Sperbeck.