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Former Georgia football tight end Arik Gilbert said the Nebraska Cornhuskers may be in a “good spot” to land him, On3 Nebraska football publisher Sean Callahan wrote in a Thursday article. “It was good meeting Coach Rhule,” Gilbert said. “I haven’t made a decision yet, but you could say Nebraska is in a good spot […]

Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule has scored a big recruitment win early into his tenure with Nebraska football, as the program has just landed the commitment of 4-star pass rusher Cameron Lenhardt. Lenhardt is liking what he’s seeing in Nebraska football under the stewardship of Rhule, who jumped back to the college level after […]

Despite falling on hard times recently, Nebraska football remains one of the most storied programs in college football history. The Cornhuskers simply dominated the sport in the latter half of the 20th Century, finishing with at least nine wins in every season from 1969 to 2001. With Matt Rhule now at the helm, the Huskers […]

Matt Rhule has a long way to go before turning around Nebraska football. Just because he’s still in the process of scouring the transfer portal and hitting the recruiting trail ahead of next season, though, doesn’t mean the Cornhuskers new head coach can’t enjoy the plight of one of his team’s primary Big 10 rivals. […]

It is predicted that Matt Rhule, the head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, would use the college football transfer portal to increase the depth and caliber of his squad. That is hardly unexpected given his prediction that if the portal is utilized to sign up a significant number of new players, the club will do […]

The Matt Rhule era is underway at Nebraska, with hopes and dreams filling the hearts and minds of Cornhusker faithful across the country unlike any time in quite a while. However, there is work to do. There’s a reason Scott Frost was let go, and a reason Mickey Joseph wasn’t given the full-time job. This […]

After being fired from the Carolina Panthers, Matt Rhule landed on his feet by being named the new head coach of Nebraska football. Rhule recently brought in a new defensive coordinator as he looks to build the Cornhuskers into a competitive program. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Nebraska has hired Tony White, Syracuse’s former defensive […]

New Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule has quite a bit of work to do. It has been decades since Nebraska was the standard that college football teams were measured against. The days when Tom Osborne would trot out a team that was bigger, faster and meaner than the opposition are long past, and the one-sided […]

Nebraska interim head football coach Mickey Joseph was arrested on Wednesday afternoon for suspicion of Strangulation and 3rd degree domestic assault, according to multiple sources. Officers were dispatched to a residence for a domestic disturbance call, said a Wednesday statement from the Lincoln Police Department. Mickey Joseph was arrested at a separate location, where he […]

Talk about covert affairs. Matt Rhule was officially introduced as Nebraska football’s new head coach on Monday, but the hire wasn’t always an easy process. In fact, the Cornhuskers kept their interest in Rhule under such wraps that the former Carolina Panthers head coach had to practically go undercover during a ‘secret visit’ to the […]

Mickey Joseph, ex-Nebraska football interim head coach, has been arrested for suspicion of third-degree domestic assault and strangulation just days after the university named Matt Rhule their next head coach, according to Eric Olson of the Associated Press. The police said the following in a statement, “While the Lincoln Police Department does not normally provide […]

Matt Rhule may have already signed up as the head coach of Nebraska, but he still has some gripes with his last football coaching gig. On a recent podcast appearance, the former Carolina Panthers head coach seemed to take a shot at his former team. Rhule talked about the Panthers’ seemingly incoherent philosophy when it […]

Matt Rhule and Nebraska football almost failed to come together on a deal, per Brian Christopherson. In the end, Rhule inked a multi-year contract to become the Cornhusker’s next head coach. But Rhule revealed that the deal came close to falling through. “Matt Rhule said there was a point in the process, by no fault […]

Nebraska’s 2022 season hasn’t panned out as expected, but there’s reason for hope after the team announced that they had signed Matt Rhule to a massive eight-year, $72 million deal to be their new head coach. This would seemingly have no impact on the NFL currently, but the Carolina Panthers beg to differ. The Panthers […]

It was a forgettable season for Nebraska football after going 4-8. But if there was one notable bright spot, it was wide receiver Trey Palmer, who came and conquered in his 11-month spell with the Cornhuskers, even breaking the school record for receiving yards. And on Saturday morning just a day after beating Iowa in […]

After weeks of speculation, it’s finally official: Matt Rhule is the next head coach of the Nebraska football program. The former NFL and college football coach will spearhead the Cornhuskers after Scott Frost’s dismissal from the team. Rhule’s track record in college make him a desirable candidate on paper. Matt Rhule’s reaction to being hired […]

After a lengthy search, Nebraska football has officially made a hire, as the program has agreed to a deal with ex-Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule to be their next head coach, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rapoport reports that the deal has not officially been signed but that the two parties have come to […]

The 2022 college football season is nearing its end, which means the offseason isn’t too far behind. This offseason figures be an eventful one, with recruiting and transfers sure to dominate the headlines. Though, the coaching carousel will be even more intriguing, and Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders is among the hottest coaching prospects […]

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are sailing the high seas looking for a head football coach for the first time since 2018, as Scott Frost is long gone and interim head coach Mickey Joseph doesn’t appear to be the guy the Cornhusker faithful will be seeing stroll the sideline for years to come. Several names have been […]

Nebraska football has been on a search for their next head coach after firing Scott Frost earlier this season. Names such as Deion Sanders, Matt Rhule and Coastal Carolina’s Jamey Chadwell are just a few of the candidates linked to the Cornhuskers’ job. The latest rumors from Mitch Sherman of The Athletic suggest that a […]

The Nebraska Cornhuskers take on the Michigan Wolverines. Check out our college football odds series for our Nebraska Michigan prediction and pick. The Michigan Wolverines are just trying to establish good habits and sound fundamentals right now. They are not being tested by the rest of the Big Ten. Everyone in college football knows that […]

Nebraska football fans shouldn’t have their hopes up on Casey Thompson’s availability against the Michigan Wolverines this weekend. Interim head coach Mickey Joseph said as much when talking to reporters on Tuesday, saying that the quarterback will be ruled out against the Wolverines if he isn’t able to practice Wednesday. “Right now just looking at […]

Nebraska football won’t be with star safety Myles Farmer when they play the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday. Farmer has been suspended by the Cornhuskers following his arrest for driving under the influence. According to Sports Illustrated, the fourth-year safety was stopped by police early Sunday morning after failing to use a turn signal. When he […]

Nebraska interim head coach Mickey Joseph has ruled quarterback Casey Thompson as a game-time decision for the upcoming home matchup against Minnesota. “Game-time decision on Casey, see if he is going to be able to go,” Joseph said during a press conference on Thursday. Thompson’s status for Nebraska’s conference clash with Minnesota has been up […]

The day Auburn football fans were waiting for finally arrived on Monday. After poor performances on the field and seemingly endless controversy off it, Auburn finally canned head football coach Bryan Harsin after less than two seasons at the helm. It may have cost the school a hefty buyout, but it is well worth it […]

Nebraska football was dealt a scare on Saturday when quarterback Casey Thompson left in the first half with an apparent hand injury. While he is still listed as day-to-day, head coach Mickey Joseph hasn’t yet ruled him out for this weekend’s game against Minnesota. Via Mitch Sherman: “Nebraska QB Casey Thompson remains day to day, […]

Nebraska football fans received some bad news during the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini, as starting quarterback Casey Thompson was forced to exit the contest with an apparent injury. Thompson sustained the injury in the first half after throwing an interception on the same play, forcing him to head to the locker room, as […]

The Illinois Fighting Illini take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Check out our college football odds series for our Illinois Nebraska prediction and pick. The Illinois Fighting Illini are having the time of their lives. They control their fate in the Big Ten West Division. If they win out, they win the division championship and would […]

Scott Frost’s firing from the Nebraska football program wasn’t exactly surprising to many fans. After inheriting the team in 2018 , Frost failed to lead the team to any semblance of consistent success. It all came to a head in the 2022 season, when the Cornhuskers’ awful start forced their hand. After the conclusion of […]

The Nebraska Cornhuskers take on the Purdue Boilermakers. Check out our college football odds series for our Nebraska Purdue prediction and pick. When the season began, Nebraska was coached by Scott Frost. The Huskers weren’t expected to be a great team, but they were expected to make a bowl game. When they started 1-2, the […]

Matt Rhule is back on the market, folks. After an abysmal stint in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers, it appears the former Baylor head coach is headed back to the college ranks with one school or another. A few jobs have already opened this season, and a few more are expected to come open […]

The Carolina Panthers fired Matt Rhule Monday morning and within minutes the former head coach was already being linked with a return to the college ranks. It didn’t take long for speculation of a potential move to Nebraska to arise regarding Rhule, who could serve as the replacement for Scott Frost with the hopes of […]

The Nebraska Cornhuskers will travel to square off with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in a Friday night Big Ten college football matchup. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our college football odds series, which includes a Nebraska-Rutgers prediction and pick, laid out below. Nebraska has fallen from grace since their heights of […]

A couple of NCAA football programs are looking for new head coaches. With their seasons not really going the way they had hoped, both Arizona State football and Nebraska football are looking for upgrades to fill the void on the sidelines. We have four reasons why they should strongly consider Jackson State football head coach […]

Saturday’s Big Ten showdown between Nebraska football and Indiana already promised to be a contentious showdown, thanks to the two teams’ histories with each other. Well, there will be even more tension between the two sides after what ex-Nebraska football assistant coach Rick Kaczenski said during an appearance on Hail Varsity Radio. Here’s what the […]

There have been a number of various coaches linked to the Nebraska football head coaching job. But Scott Frost’s replacement has yet to be announced. However, a top candidate emerged on Tuesday, per The Athletic. Bill O’Brien has been listed as a top candidate for the job. O’Brien and Trev Alberts reportedly have a connection […]

Oklahoma’s victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers demonstrated to everyone that Nebraska football’s troubles extend well beyond Scott Frost. One week after sacking Frost as head coach, the Nebraska football team appeared to be in shambles against longtime Big Eight opponent Oklahoma. It was the culmination of a tumultuous week for Nebraska football. The week was […]

The Nebraska football fanbase made some serious noise on Saturday night during their game against the Oklahoma Sooners. While they didn’t win against their opponents, they made their feelings known about a certain college football legend. The Cornhuskers fans chanted for Urban Meyer to come to the team amid their head coach hunt. Well, it […]

The Nebraska Cornhuskers hosted the Oklahoma Sooners in a one-sided contest at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska football absorbed a crushing 49-14 defeat, falling to 1-3 in the 2022 college football season. Here are some takeaways from Nebraska’s demoralizing loss to Oklahoma this past week. It was the end of a wild week for Nebraska football. Former […]