US EditionTo ESPN's Pat McAfee, Matt Rhule calls Nebraska 'destination' job, hints at 2026 team
Matt Rhule calls Nebraska a 'destination' program and commits to the Huskers despite Penn State interest, highlighting his focus on building a strong team in the Big Ten.
- On Thursday, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule appeared on ESPN's The Pat McAfee Show to address swirling rumors linking him to Penn State while defending Nebraska's progress.
- Following James Franklin's dismissal on Sunday, Penn State's coaching vacancy prompted renewed attention on Matt Rhule, who played linebacker there and said, `I refuse to be distracted at the same time`.
- Saying `This is a destination job,` Matt Rhule, Nebraska head coach, highlighted Lincoln, Nebraska , his young Big Ten team, and quarterback Dylan Raiola.
- On Friday, Nebraska's offense struggled as the Minnesota Golden Gophers outgained the Cornhuskers 339-213 in a 24-6 loss, prompting fans on social media to joke the Rhule-Penn State hiring talk would cool.
- Amid the chatter, Matt Rhule reaffirmed his focus on Nebraska Huskers' future, saying `I don't do that during the season` and that the program is not a jumping-off job, urging fans to `think about how good we'll be next year`.
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Nebraska football recruit Trae Taylor responds to Matt Rhule speculation. A feeling of uncertainty currently surrounds the Nebraska football program. Will Matt Rhule be the head coach in 2026? Speculation continues to swirl linking Rhule to an opening at Penn State. It could have major recruiting implications. James Franklin was fired by the Nittany Lions after losses to UCLA and Northwestern. Rhule’s name is trending as a potential replacement …
Penn State Coaching Search: Matt Rhule Says Nebraska ‘Destination Job’
Penn State crossed Curt Cignetti off its coaching search list after the Indiana boss signed an eight-year extension Thursday. Is it time to do the same with a former Penn State player? Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule continues to share his love for Penn State, but his desire to make the Cornhuskers a national power. “Having other schools maybe interested in you is pretty cool,” Rhule said on The Pat McAfee Show Thursday. “I don’t do that during t…
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