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College Football News / The Spun / November 3

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.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 2

Matt Rhule alleges daughter accosted by angry Nebraska fan

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule called for steadiness from the fan base on Monday as he claimed a fan accosted his teenage daughter. "A guy walked up to my 13-year-old daughter and was like, ‘F-U and F your dad,'" Rhule said.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

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.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 2

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule reveals his daughter was accosted after blowing Washington game

It has been a rough go of things for Nebraska and Matt Rhule. They had a fourth-quarter lead against Indiana, but allowed two late touchdowns, losing the game 20-17.

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.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / November 1

Adam Carriker's Gut Reaction to Nebraska's Insane Loss to Washington

Adam Carriker is absolutely flabbergasted after Nebraska Football suffered another heartbreaking loss, this time to the Washington Huskies during Nebraska's Blackout Game.

College Football News / Yardbarker

Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

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.

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Matt Rhule News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 26

'It's a War for Consistency': Matt Rhule Previews Nebraska's Matchup with Washington

Nebraska is looking to bounce back after suffering consecutive losses to quality opponents. However, that's easier said than done with five Big Ten games remaining in 2026.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 26

Clester Johnson Believes Nebraska Football is Closer Than You Think

The Huskers had a bye week, but there was still plenty to talk about, and this week the Common Fans welcomed back former Husker national champion Clester Johnson for a wide-ranging conversation about Matt Rhule, Nebraska's heartbreaking losses to Indiana and Oregon, and what it will take for the program to finally get over the hump.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 25

The Truth on Nebraska's Football Season from Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews

Nebraska football is sitting at 5-2, but just how good are the Huskers? Adam Carriker welcomes Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews to the Carriker Chronicles to take a closer look at Matt Rhule's team, what's gone right, what still needs work, and what fans should expect over the final five games of the season.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / October 20

Dr. Jeffrey Gold on Husker Football, Volleyball, Troy Dannen and Matt Rhule

Dr. Jeffrey Gold, the University of Nebraska System president, joined Adam Carriker on the Carriker Chronicles for a wide-ranging conversation about Husker football, the future of college athletics, NIL, leadership and what it takes to build a winning culture.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / October 20

Big Ten Coach Accuses SEC Programs of Tampering With His 9000-yd Star QB After Losing Former 5-Star in Transfer Portal

Matt Rhule just got beaten by a quarterback who left Nebraska. Dylan Raiola, the former five-star, transferred to Oregon, came off the bench on Saturday, and led the Ducks past the Huskers 17-14.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 19

The mistake Nebraska coach Matt Rhule made during Oregon game that he will never make again

Nebraska football has dropped a second straight game. After losing to Indiana, the Cornhuskers were looking to rebound against Oregon. They had a lead late in the game, but former Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola led the comeback, beating Oregon 17-14.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / October 19

Matt Rhule Sounds Off On Nebraska ‘Shout’ Celebrations vs. Oregon

It was a moment reminiscent of the Oregon Ducks' 17-15 loss to UCLA in Week 6. During Saturday’s matchup against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Oregon’s iconic fourth-quarter tradition, dancing to “Shout,” made its way onto the opposing sideline once again.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / October 14

Nebraska Coach Matt Rhule Said The Quiet Part Out Loud About Autzen Stadium

EUGENE - Nebraska Cornhuskers coach Matt Rhule is no rookie when it comes to staying away from bulletin board material. The Oregon Ducks are hosting Nebraska on Saturday for the first time since joining the Big Ten Conference.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 11

Nebraska HC Matt Rhule can’t hold back ‘angry’ reaction to blowing Indiana game

Matt Rhule aired out his frustrations that his Nebraska Cornhuskers squad couldn’t pull off the upset over the reigning national champions Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday afternoon.

College Football News / The Spun / October 10

Matt Rhule, Nebraska Extended Mind-Boggling Losing Streaks Saturday

The Nebraska Cornhuskers fell to the No. 7 Indiana Hoosiers today, blowing an 11-point fourth quarter lead to suffer their first loss of the season. But the most frustrating part might not be the loss itself, but the extension of a frustrating streak.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 10

Matt Rhule sends inspiring message to Nebraska football players ahead of Indiana showdown

While there were some who thought the departure of Dylan Raiola from the Nebraska football program would sink the team, they instead started the 2026 season undefeated heading into Saturday’s matchup against the defending champions Indiana Hoosiers.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / October 5

Matt Rhule makes cameo appearance in HBO’s Lanterns finale

Matt Rhule made a surprise cameo appearance in the finale of the HBO series Lanterns. The episode, which premiered on Sunday night, showed the Nebraska head coach appearing during a football sequence involving Noah Macon (Sean Pritchard).

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 28

Nebraska's Rhule gives thoughts on Raiola's opportunity at Oregon

Nebraska's Matt Rhule gives thoughts on Dylan Raiola's opportunity at Oregon

Raiola was at one point a massive sign of hope for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Oregon shares notable update on Dante Moore after his on-field scare

Oregon QB Dante Moore sustained concussion on late hit vs. USC

Oregon QB Dante Moore taken off on stretcher after cheap shot

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Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Yardbarker / July 30

Nebraska HC Matt Rhule explains how Cornhuskers must take the next step in 2026

Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule feels like he has a team that can take the next step and start playing real, competitive football in the Big Ten.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Yardbarker / July 6

Nebraska beats out top programs for four-star WR Khalil Taylor

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have picked up a massive 2027 commitment, and they're on the board with one of the top wideouts in the country. That would be Khalil Taylor, a four-star wide receiver from Gibsonia, Pennsylvania.

Kyle Whittingham, Michigan steal Ohio native from Buckeyes in massive recruiting win

Dan Lanning, Oregon beat out SEC powerhouses for two top recruits on same day

Bob Chesney, UCLA steal elite safety recruit from Bruins' rival

Lane Kiffin, LSU flip four-star safety recruit from Steve Sarkisian, Texas