This fall, the standards change.
Sept. 5 officially marks the beginning of year four of the Matt Rhule era, and expectations are ramping up. Through three seasons, Rhule has led Nebraska to a 19-19 record, though the Huskers appeared to be on track for their best season in nearly a decade before things unraveled down the stretch in 2025.
Regarded as a middle-of-the-pack head coach by On3 entering 2026, Rhule finds himself at a pivotal point in his tenure. Things can change quickly, for better or worse, but for now, his ranking likely reflects where NU currently stands as a program within the best conference in college football…