- Program
- Nebraska
- Level
- FBS
- In Role Since
- 2023
- Conference
- Big Ten
- Education
- Penn State University, bachelor's degree in political science; master's degree from University at Buffalo (educational psychology)
Profile
Matt Rhule became Nebraska head coach in 2023 and, entering 2026 per the bio, has posted three consecutive seasons that improved or matched the previous year, compiling 19 wins across his first three seasons at Nebraska—equal to the five seasons before his arrival. Rhule led Nebraska to a 7-6 record and a bowl victory in 2024, the program’s first bowl win since 2015, and a 7-6 finish again in 2025 with Emmett Johnson earning Big Ten Running Back of the Year and first-team All-America recognition. Rhule previously turned around Temple (2013-16) and Baylor (2017-19), the latter culminating in an 11-3, Big 12 Championship Game and Sugar Bowl season in 2019.
Coaching Approach
Restructures programs with emphasis on complementary defense and improved rushing defense: Nebraska ranked among the nation’s 15 most-improved teams in rushing defense, total defense and scoring defense under Rhule (bio) and his Temple and Baylor tenures included systematic rebuilds that produced conference titles (Temple AAC in 2016; Baylor Big 12 Championship Game berth in 2019) documented in the bio.
Career Highlights
- Named Nebraska head coach in 2023 (bio lists 2023–present)
- Led Nebraska to a 7-6 season and the program’s first bowl victory since 2015 in 2024
- Emmett Johnson led the nation in scrimmage yards per game and was Big Ten Running Back of the Year in 2025 per bio
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