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‘Attacked my daughter’ – Nebraska HC Matt Rhule drops heartbreaking reason behind potential retirement

Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule spoke about potentially retiring after his daughter had to face an unpleasant experience with a fan. Matt Rhule got Nebraska off to a 5-0 start in 2026, raising hopes that the Cornhuskers could finally take a significant step forward in his fourth season.

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Matt Rhule Furious After Fan 'Verbally Attacked' His Daughter

Nebraska fell at home to Washington in disappointing fashion on Saturday night, but some fans went overboard with their frustration. Huskers head coach Matt Rhule revealed this week that an angry Nebraska fan “verbally attacked” his daughter.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 3

Three Key Takeaways from Nebraska Women's Basketball's Season-Opening Win

After a successful 90-41 exhibition win over Wayne State, the Nebraska women's basketball team was ready to tip off the season, hosting the San Jose State Spartans from the Mountain West on Monday.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / November 2

Nebraska Men’s Basketball Dominates Le Moyne In Season Opener

Nebraska men’s basketball started the season with a 106-64 win over Le Moyne Monday night in Lincoln. After the three exhibition games, the Huskers wanted to check a few boxes against the overmatched Dolphins from Syracuse, N.Y.. Being the tougher team — and in particular, winning the rebounding advantage — was one.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 2

Three Encouraging Things We Learned in Nebraska Basketball's 106-64 Season-Opening Win Over Le Moyne

Nebraska is off to a 1-0 start. Fred Hoiberg's eighth season at the helm of the Husker men's basketball program began with a 106-64 victory Monday night over Le Moyne.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / November 2

Addison Williams has Nebraska Football standing out for rising 2028 CB Jordan Kirkpatrick

2028 Corona (Cali.) Centennial three-star cornerback Jordan Kirkpatrick named Nebraska to his top five schools last month. The Huskers are battling Cal, Arizona State, Washington and UCLA for the 6-foot-1, 165-pound defensive back, who made his first trip to Lincoln on Saturday. “My first experience in Memorial Stadium was amazing,” he said.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / November 2

Nebraska Football leaves a lasting impression on 2028 four-star OT Vincent Shields

Nebraska Football has been hot in pursuit of Murietta (Cali.) Valley four-star offensive tackle Vincent Shields for months. On Saturday, the top-25 offensive tackle per the Rivals industry rankings made his first trip to Lincoln. “I’ve been building a good relationship with Coach Wade over the past few months,” he said.

Dana Holgorsen News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 2

SMQ: Nebraska Coaches Choke Again

It’s time for the Holgorsen Era to end. Abandoning the run (again) leads to a 4th quarter meltdown (again.) This nonsense has to end. Nebraska’s coaches came into this game knowing that failure was not acceptable.

College Basketball (W) News / Hurrdat Sports / November 2

Nebraska Women’s Basketball Beat San Jose State 81-54 | Photo Gallery

Nebraska Cornhuskers huddle up before taking on the San Jose State Spartans during a women's college basketball game on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Lincoln, Neb.

Matt Rhule News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 2

'I'm Steady in the Boat': Matt Rhule Says No Coordinator Changes Will Be Made

Matt Rhule's staff will remain intact. Despite a vocal outcry from Husker Nation after three straight fourth-quarter collapses, no coaching changes will be made heading into Week 10.

Matt Rhule News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 2

Will Matt Rhule Ever Figure It Out at Nebraska?

Another Saturday. Another heartbreaking Nebraska football loss. Another game the Huskers had every opportunity to win, only to find a way to lose. Nebraska fell to Washington 17-10 on Halloween night, dropping its third consecutive game and leaving Husker fans wondering how the same nightmare keeps happening over and over again.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 2

Dave Feit: How Does Nebraska Get Past the ‘Nightmare on Vine Street’?

I've never been a fan of formulaic, slasher style horror movies. A bad guy with a complicated origin story terrorizes a town, killing everyone in sight - usually in the most ridiculously gory ways imaginable.

Matt Rhule News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 1

Husker Doc Talk: The Matt Rhule Hot Seat Is Blazing

This week's Husker Doc Talk Podcast, presented by Strategic Solutions Sanitation, has former Husker Dr. Rob Zatechka fired up! The only thing hotter than Dr.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 1

Jeremy Pernell: It’s Time for Nebraska’s Matt Rhule to Move On From Dana Holgorsen

Matt Rhule has already shown a willingness to make difficult staffing decisions when he believes they're necessary. In 2024, he demoted longtime assistant Marcus Satterfield midway through the season and fired another longtime assistant, Ed Foley, following that same year.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 1

How Every Nebraska Offensive Player Graded Out Against Washington on PFF

Nebraska's offense seemingly disappeared for the third straight week. It's not for a lack of yardage, though. Instead, the unit just can't seem to get out of its own way.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / November 1

Big Ten QB Breaks Down in Tears in Front of Reporters After Third Consecutive Loss

An unexpected moment during Nebraska’s postgame press conference shifted attention away from the scoreboard. What began as a routine interaction with reporters

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 1

How Every Nebraska Defender Graded Out Against Washington on PFF

Nebraska held Washington to just three points for 58½ minutes of Saturday's game and still found a way to lose. As frustrating as it is, that's the reality, and Nebraska's fan base, Rob Aurich, and the Blackshirts deserve more.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 1

Darkness Falls on the Nebraska Offense

The path to discernible progress in the Matt Rhule era has gone dark. I could’ve sworn that the 2026 Cornhuskers were on the right road just three weeks ago.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 1

Three Things We Learned in Nebraska's 17-10 Loss to Washington

This is going to be hard to write. Nebraska, now 5-3 (2-3 Big Ten), fell to Washington in gut-wrenching fashion, 17-10. The Huskies improved to 5-3 (2-3 Big Ten) with the win.

Volleyball News / Hurrdat Sports / October 31

Middle Blockers, Hunter Power No. 1 Nebraska Volleyball to 3-1 Win at No. 25 Michigan State

A dominant day from the middle blockers and a spark off the bench powered No. 1 Nebraska volleyball to a 3-1 win at No. 25 Michigan State Saturday afternoon.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Hurrdat Sports / October 31

Nebraska Volleyball Beats Michigan 3-1 | Photo Gallery

Young Nebraska fan with sign supporting Nebraskas Campbell Flynn before Nebraska's college volleyball match against Michigan on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Anthony Colandrea News / TWSN / October 31

Anthony Colandrea’s Return Gives Nebraska a Head Start on 2027

The 2026 college football season is still going, however, the Nebraska Cornhuskers already have an optimistic outlook for the 2027 season. It was announced that quarterback Anthony Colandrea has signed a deal to return to the team in 2027, according to Pete Nakos.