Latest Matt Rhule News

Nebraska is adjusting on the fly with quarterback and injury issues entering game against La Tech

Sep. 21, 2023 13:45 PM EDT

Louisiana Tech (2-2) at Nebraska (1-2), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network) Line: Nebraska by 20 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: Nebraska leads 2-0. WHAT’S AT STAKE? As if Nebraska first-year coach Matt Rhule's...

Nebraska loses running backs Gabe Ervin Jr. and Rahmir Johnson to season-ending injuries

Sep. 18, 2023 13:45 PM EDT

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lost top running backs Gabe Ervin Jr. and Rahmir Johnson to season-ending injuries, coach Matt Rhule announced Monday. Ervin dislocated his shoulder and Johnson dislocated his hip in the Cornhuskers' 35-11 win over Northern Illinois on Saturday. Both...

Haarberg leads Huskers past N Illinois 35-11 in his first start for new coach Matt Rhule's first win

Sep. 16, 2023 23:43 PM EDT

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Heinrich Haarberg threw for two touchdowns and ran for another in his first start, and Nebraska beat Northern Illinois 35-11 Saturday night for coach Matt Rhule's first win with the Cornhuskers. The Huskers (1-2) bounced back from losses at Minnesota and...

Nebraska is still looking for its first win under Matt Rhule with Northern Illinois up next

Sep. 14, 2023 13:17 PM EDT

Northern Illinois (1-1) at Nebraska (0-2), Saturday, 7 p.m. ET (FS1) Line: Nebraska by 10 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: Nebraska leads 3-1. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Nebraska is still looking for its first win under Matt...

Shedeur Sanders, No. 22 Colorado beat Nebraska 36-14 in sold out home debut for Deion Sanders

Sep. 09, 2023 17:38 PM EDT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Shedeur Sanders spent all day avoiding the rush, including from his own fans who were storming the field. It's a moment the Colorado quarterback thought he wanted — even stayed on the field to enjoy. “But I started getting beat up," he said...

Deion Sanders makes home debut as No. 22 Colorado hosts longtime rival Nebraska in sold-out game

Sep. 07, 2023 13:37 PM EDT

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion Sanders has the perfect gift for a stadium celebrating its 100th season — fired-up fans once again packing the place. The Colorado coach is completely responsible for the frenzy to come inside Folsom Field. The iconic stadium, which...

Coach Prime's 2nd game at Colorado highlights Week 2 for the undefeated Pac-12

Sep. 07, 2023 10:33 AM EDT

Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference: GAME OF THE WEEK Nebraska at Colorado, Saturday. After Coach Prime's spectacular debut for the Buffaloes, all eyes will be on whether there be a repeat this week. Coach Deion Sanders' Colorado team hosts...

Deion Sanders and No. 22 Colorado make home debut against old rival Nebraska

Sep. 07, 2023 06:12 AM EDT

Nebraska (0-1) at No. 22 Colorado (1-0), Saturday, noon ET (Fox) Line: Colorado by 2½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: Nebraska leads, 49-20-2 WHAT’S AT STAKE? This matchup features two schools with a once-heated rivalry...

Colorado and Nebraska players are getting a history lesson on a contrived rivalry that became real

Sep. 06, 2023 16:09 PM EDT

Colorado and Nebraska players and coaches are paying a bit of lip service this week to the schools' football rivalry in advance of their game Saturday. They should talk to the guys who lived it. Deion Sanders' home coaching debut a week after the 22nd-ranked Buffaloes' upset of TCU...

Renewal of the Nebraska-Colorado rivalry becomes one of nation's must-see games in Week 2

Sep. 06, 2023 10:58 AM EDT

Deion Sanders and his Colorado Buffaloes stampeded to the forefront of college football with their dizzying opening performance, and now fans and non-fans alike want to see what they do next. It will be a grand stage for Saturday's home opener in Boulder. The Buffs (1-0) are featured...