Nebraska Football: What Has Matt Rhule Learned?

What has Matt Rhule actually learned heading into his fourth season in Lincoln? Big Ten Media Days kick off the 2026 season talk, and before we get into transfers and depth charts, it's worth asking the bigger question: has Nebraska finally hired the right coaches?

This video breaks down the coaching moves that matter most — the firing of offensive line coach Donovan Raiola and the hire of Georgia Tech's Geep Wade, the departure of DC John Butler and the arrival of Rob Aurich from San Diego State's top-5 defense, and whether Dana Holgorsen will finally get to run his own offense without Rhule looking over his shoulder. We also look at what Fred Hoiberg's basketball turnaround can teach us about patience — and whether Rhule's game management can catch up to his roster talent.

This is Part 1 of a season storyline series — next up, a deep dive on the offensive line.

Go Big Red.