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Why Matt Rhule Threw Nebraska's Best Unit Under the Bus

Nebraska at The Voice of College Football/November 5, 2026

Nebraska's defense surrendered just 10 points to Washington, 17 points to Oregon, and 20 points to Indiana, yet the Cornhuskers lost all three contests. Despite surrendering a combined six points entering fourth quarters across that stretch, head coach Matt Rhule publicly demanded more turnovers from Rob Aurich's unit while shielding Dana Holgorsen and the anemic offense from hard criticism. The Huskers LIVE hosts break down the glaring double standard inside the Nebraska program, the risk of losing Aurich to top-tier programs if this behavior persists, and why offensive failure inside the opponent's red zone is the true culprit behind Nebraska's collapse. How much longer can Nebraska's defense carry this burden?

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