Spring Practices Begin: Nebraska Football Coach Matt Rhule, Players Meet with the Media

Spring football has officially begun in Lincoln.

Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule met with the media Tuesday after the second day of spring practices. The team isn't in full pads yet, with rules dictating the first couple practices be with helmets only.

"I really think of these first two days as classroom instruction on grass," Rhule said. "There is no depth chart. The job is not to figure out who is going to play, but who can play."

The pads will go on Thursday, which is when media will have an opportunity to watch a portion of practice.

Other topics discussed include the national runner-up wrestling team, Pro Day, Dylan Raiola, the spring game idea from Deion Sanders, recruiting during this spring ahead of roster limits and revenue sharing, and "the secret sauce at Nebraska," and more.

Rhule's appearance, as well as that from running back Emmett Johnson and defensive back Marques Buford Jr., are posted below. Keep scrolling for more coverage from Tuesday's media availability.

Coverage

Nebraska Athletics | Rhule Discusses Start of Spring Practice
Husker247 | Three things from Emmett Johnson that stood out Tuesday
Husker247 | Rhule discusses objectives of early Husker spring practices: 'There is no depth chart right now'
Husker247 | Matt Rhule's thoughts on Dana Holgorsen's 2025 offense, defensive scheme, running backs and more
Husker247 | Rhule has no concerns at the running back spot behind Emmett Johnson
Husker247 | Rundown from Rhule: Belief in what those Husker backs can be and other post-practice notes
HuskerOnline* | Nebraska Spring Nuggets: Rhule gives the latest with spring ball underway
Omaha World-Herald* | Matt Rhule clarifies Dylan Raiola comment: 'He’s done a really nice job with his body'
Omaha World-Herald* | 'Figure out who can play': Nebraska's spring is about finding contributors, not roles
Omaha World-Herald* | Rhule 'would certainly look into' potential for future NFL-style joint practices
Omaha World-Herald* | Notes: Matt Rhule feels 'really good' about running backs room; Brian Buschini's dreams
Inside Nebraska | Rhule has no concerns at the running back spot behind Emmett Johnson
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