Matt Rhule: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 27

Breaking Down Nebraska Football's 2026 Schedule

The schedule for year four of the Matt Rhule era is officially here. The Big Ten Conference announced the schedule for every team on Tuesday. Nebraska already knew its non-conference and season finale, but now the dates for the other eight games are official.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 20

Nebraska Extends Offer to Rising 3-Star Oklahoma Safety

Nebraska’s push to strengthen its future secondary took another step forward with an offer to three-star Oklahoma safety Kailib Dillard, a fast-rising defender whose blend of range, physicality, and football IQ has caught the attention of Power Four staffs across the region.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 19

Four Questions for Nebraska Football Heading Into an Offseason Full of Uncertainty

Now that the transfer portal is finally, officially (mostly) closed, the Common Fans zoom out and take a look at some major questions for Nebraska football as the program heads into a critical offseason full of uncertainty.

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Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 17

Money is Still Stopping Nebraska from Adding Transfer Running Backs

Nebraska football still doesn't have enough money. This has been an issue for the Huskers in the NIL era, and it continues into the revenue-sharing era as well.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 17

Matt Rhule Makes Recruiting Stop to Watch 2027 In-State Lineman Target in Lincoln

Matt Rhule stayed busy during his Friday night in Lincoln. After his appearance on his monthly radio show with the Huskers Radio Network Friday night, the Nebraska football coach traveled to Lincoln Lutheran High School to see one of the Huskers' latest offers in action.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 15

Matt Rhule Confirms New Addition to Nebraska Football Defensive Staff

Nebraska football has apparently added another piece to its defensive coaching staff. During coach Matt Rhule's appearance on the Zach Gelb Show on 365 Sports on Wednesday, Rhule added that former Iowa Hawkeye defensive back Miles Taylor will join the Huskers as a safeties coach for the upcoming season.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 14

Matt Rhule Unsure if Mike Ekeler Will Return to Nebraska Football

Mike Ekeler rumors continue to swirl around Nebraska football. The special teams coordinator has been reportedly linked to openings in college football, specifically with USC, after only one season in Lincoln with the Huskers.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / January 13

Nebraska Cornhuskers Land Commitment From Ex-LSU Football Offensive Weapon

LSU Tigers offensive lineman Paul Mubenga has committed to Matt Rhule and the Nebraska Cornhuskers following a visit to Lincoln, he revealed via social media on Tuesday.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 11

Huskers Jump Into the Race for 2027 4-Star Edge Rusher

Nebraska’s early work in the 2027 cycle took another meaningful step as the Huskers officially offered four-star athlete Myles Smith, a rising prospect whose blend of speed, versatility, and long-term upside has already put him on the national radar.

NFL News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 12

$54 million college football coach remains candidate for new job despite statement

When the topic is the future plans of head coaches, fans have long learned to trust none of what they hear. It wasn't that many years ago that Miami Dolphins coach Nick Saban stood at a podium and clearly stated that he would not be the head coach at Alabama.

College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 11

Matt Rhule Dips into the MAC for his Defensive Line Coach

The final piece of the defensive staff appears to be in place. Miami of Ohio defensive line coach Corey Brown is set to take the same position in Lincoln, according to a report from HuskerOnline.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 9

Nebraska Jumps Into the Race for 2028 Five-Star Phenom

Nebraska has thrown its hat into one of the nation’s earliest and most competitive recruitments, extending an offer to elite 2028 five-star prospect Casey Barner, a rising national name already holding attention from Georgia, LSU, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Texas, and more.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6

Nebraska lands Dylan Raiola replacement after unfortunate portal flip

Raiola’s departure left a big hole at the quarterback position for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. However, not even one week after the transfer portal opened, head coach Matt Rhule has found a capable replacement.

Red River betrayal: Arch Manning's ex-roommate, Parker Livingstone, flocks to Oklahoma

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College Football News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / January 6

Nebraska’s Next Steps in the Quarterback Search

A swing and miss for Matt Rhule and company signals the latest portal news of the January window, and it leaves a program full of loyal, at times to a fault, fans in upheaval.

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College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / January 6

Nebraska football HC Matt Rhule’s new QB targets after Notre Dame QB transfer flips to Kentucky

Nebraska football finally found its transfer quarterback in Kenny Minchey, but he flipped to Kentucky a day after, forcing Matt Rhule to pivot fast. The Cornhuskers stayed calm, but they also stayed aggressive.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / January 1

Nebraska and Matt Rhule are Flailing and Failing

Matt Rhule has indeed delivered consecutive winning seasons at Nebraska for the first time since 2013-14. And with that came bowl games. At the end of the Scott Frost disaster, Husker Nation would have crawled on its bellies on top of broken glass for those achievements.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / December 20

Why Matt Rhule Believes Nebraska Is Further Along Than It Looks

Matt Rhule, entering his fourth year as Nebraska head coach, delivered an emphatic defense of his program’s trajectory this week. Speaking ahead of the Huskers’ Dec 31 Las Vegas Bowl matchup against No.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Yardbarker / December 15

Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola to enter transfer portal

Raiola has had ups and downs as a young quarterback in Lincoln, but the talent has always been there.

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway to enter transfer portal

...and Michigan State QB Aidan Chiles will enter transfer portal

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Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 5

Top college RB declares for 2026 NFL Draft

With the college regular season now in the books, some of the country’s best prospects are in line to begin declaring for the upcoming NFL draft. Friday has seen one of the top running backs from this season elect to turn pro.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 25

Why Matt Rhule rejected the Penn State job to stay at Nebraska

Rhule "turned down" Penn State, where he played linebacker, to stay with Nebraska for 2026.

Kirby Smart and Georgia add to elite class with flip from Penn State

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College Football News / 5 GOATs / November 16

Nebraska at Penn State odds: Opening point spread released

Week 13 is upon us, and the Big Ten race is tightening. A wonderful matchup is on the docket for the conference, as Nebraska will travel to University Park to take on Penn State in what should be a humdinger of a game.

Nebraska Cornhuskers News / Yardbarker / November 3

Nebraska lands four-star WR over Texas, Texas A&M, Ohio State

Matt Rhule and the Nebraska Cornhuskers have to feel great about their most recent wide receiver commit.

USC scores last to avoid upset at Nebraska

Nebraska QB Dylan Raiola out for season with a serious injury

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 31

Nebraska, Matt Rhule to Host Intriguing 5-Star Visitor Saturday

Matt Rhule earned this big development after agreeing to his new extension at Nebraska: A five-star visitor. Rhule showed his loyalty to the Cornhuskers by welcoming two more years on his contract.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 31