Nebraska Football Star Proposes to Cheerleader Girlfriend After Scoring First TD, Year After Church Meeting

Nebraska Football Star Proposes to Cheerleader Girlfriend in Heartfelt Post-Game Moment

A touching tradition resurfaced during Nebraska’s 66-0 blowout victory over Akron on Saturday when tight end Luke Lindenmeyer proposed to his cheerleader girlfriend, Kailyn Storovich, moments after scoring his first collegiate touchdown.

Cornhuskers coach Matt Rhule humorously recounted the scene postgame: “Luke proposed to his girlfriend—I don’t know her name, but she’s a lovely Scarlet [Nebraska student], and she said yes! Excited for him.” Storovich, a Nebraska native and member of the university’s spirit squad, happily accepted the ring in front of teammates, cheerleaders, and fans.

A Planned Moment of Love
The proposal, captured in a behind-the-scenes video by Nebraska’s social media team, revealed Lindenmeyer’s nerves beforehand. “I’m so nervous,” the tight end admitted to Rhule. “You’ll do great,” the coach assured. The couple then met on the field, where Lindenmeyer dropped to one knee and declared, “I couldn’t think of a better place to do this.”

Surrounded by cheering teammates, the couple shared an emotional embrace as Storovich, hands over her mouth, nodded “yes.” The tight end later called her “the love of my life” in a jubilant post-proposal huddle.

Lindenmeyer’s heartfelt proposal postgame (Image: Daily Mail)

From First Glance to Forever
The pair first crossed paths at Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium in 2023. “I saw her on the field and knew I had to meet her,” Lindenmeyer recalled. He later approached Storovich at church, sparking their relationship. Both Nebraska natives, their connection deepened through shared roots and faith.

Storovich, now his fiancée, is a dedicated member of the cheer squad, while Lindenmeyer—once a walk-on—has risen to become the team’s starting tight end. His landmark touchdown against Akron, part of a three-catch, 44-yard game, set the stage for the unforgettable proposal.

Their love story began at church after a stadium encounter (Image: Daily Mail)

Teammates Celebrate “A Touching Moment”
The team erupted in cheers as the couple kissed, with quarterback Dylan Raiola calling it “a touching moment—I’ve never seen anything like it.” Even Rhule, initially unaware of Storovich’s name, praised Lindenmeyer’s initiative, joking, “My man’s going to be a husband—and hopefully a father one day!”

The proposal’s planning unfolded quietly, with Lindenmeyer confiding in a few teammates before Rhule accidentally revealed it to the entire squad. “The whole team was in on it—it was awesome,” the tight end laughed.

The pair celebrated by teammates and cheerleaders (Image: Daily Mail)

A New Chapter On and Off the Field
As Nebraska (2-0) gears up to face Houston Christian, the couple looks ahead to their future. Lindenmeyer’s rise from walk-on to starter mirrors his off-field journey, proving persistence pays in love and football.

The proposal also follows a quirky trend in college football, echoing past stadium engagements like Boise State’s Ian Johnson, who proposed after the 2007 Fiesta Bowl. More recently, players like Rhode Island’s Patrick Conserve and Florida State’s Brady Scott have continued the tradition.

Storovich, a proud Cornhusker cheerleader (Image: Daily Mail)

For Lindenmeyer and Storovich, their story—born on Nebraska’s field and cemented with a ring—adds another chapter to this enduring football romance. As Rhule quipped, “At least we know the play calling works… for touchdowns and proposals!”

Lindenmeyer’s first TD set the stage for his proposal (Image: Daily Mail)

Featured image: The newly engaged couple shares a joyous embrace (Image: Daily Mail)

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