Matt Rhule Discusses Extension to Stay at Nebraska

Matt Rhule is officially staying at Nebraska.

After an official announcement from the university, Rhule met with the media at his regularly scheduled availability on Thursday. The majority of the appearance was spent on the extension.

"In moments like this, you should always start with gratitude," Rhule said, before thanking AD Troy Dannen, NU President Dr. Jeffrey Gold, the Board of Regents, his family, the fan base, the City of Lincoln, and the state of Nebraska.

Rhule said he wants to be in Lincoln and has "much, much, much more to do."

"We're not pleased with where we are but we are pleased with the direction we're headed," Rhule said.

Rhule noted in his statement and at the podium that Nebraska has proper alignment from the administration through the coaches.

"What we have here is people that are willing to do the hard things and invest," Rhule said. "When I think of the first day I got here, it was like, 'Hey, I know the optics are going to be, why are you hiring this many people? Why are you doing this? Why are you doing that?'

"But you can't live in optics. College football is changing and this has been do-or-die time for universities. The alignment we have and the willingness to invest in the program, to invest in the facilities... and I think you're seeing a great time in Husker Athletics."

You can watch the full media session from Thursday below. Continue scrolling for more coverage.

Coverage

Nebraska On SI | What Matt Rhule's Contract Extension Means for Nebraska, College Football
HuskerOnline* | Rhule Report: Talking contract extension, Dannen speaks, and USC prep
Omaha World-Herald* | Doody: Nebraska and Matt Rhule are doubling down — and raising the stakes
Omaha World-Herald* | Here’s how the ‘unique’ College Football Playoff clause in Rhule’s new contract works
Omaha World-Herald* | Rhule calls Nebraska 'home' as he signs contract extension: 'I love it here'
Omaha World-Herald* | How Nebraska football aims to top $30M in roster spending in the rev-share era: 'True NIL'
Lincoln Journal Star* | 10 things to know about Rhule's contract extension
Lincoln Journal Star* | What fans and others are saying about the contract extension
Associated Press | Nebraska extends Matt Rhule’s contract through 2032, adds bonuses for CFP appearances
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From the Other Side

Orange County Register* | Playing against fellow Polynesian QB Dylan Raiola is ‘a special moment’ for USC’s Jayden Maiava
Trojans Wire | Has Dylan Raiola shown he can carry Nebraska, both now and in the future?
Trojans Wire | USC vs Nebraska will be a defining game for both programs
Orange County Register* | USC’s defense wants to move forward and ‘burn the boat’
USC Trojans On SI | Trojans Planning for Drastic Weather Change
USC Trojans On SI | What the Advanced Analytics Say About USC vs. Nebraska
USC Trojans On SI | Tight Ends Are the Trojans' Quiet Secret Weapon
USC Trojans On SI | Trojans Aim To Keep Impressive Streak Alive Against Nebraska
Los Angeles Times* | USC focused on rebounding after ugly Notre Dame loss

More Info

Nebraska Football 2025 Schedule

Aug. 28 Nebraska 20, Cincinnati 17
Sep. 6 Nebraska 68, Akron 0
Sep. 13 Nebraska 59, Houston Christian 7
Sep. 20 Michigan 30, Nebraska 27
Oct. 4 Nebraska 38, Michigan State 27
Oct. 11 Nebraska 34, Maryland 31
Oct. 17 Minnesota 24, Nebraska 6
Oct. 25 vs. Northwestern 11 a.m. FS1
Nov. 1 vs. USC 6:30 p.m. NBC
Nov. 8 at UCLA TBA
Nov. 22 at Penn State TBA
Nov. 28 (Black Friday) vs. Iowa 11 a.m. CBS

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