'We're Gonna Play Live Football Next Week': Nebraska Coach Matt Rhule Meets with the Media

Nebraska football is now 12 practices into the spring session.

Head coach Matt Rhule, as well as offensive lineman Justin Evans and defensive lineman Keona Davis, met with the media after Thursday's practice. Before taking questions, Rhule addressed the departure of punter Jack McCallister to the transfer portal, citing the coaching change and new special teams scheme.

"We will be more of a rugby punt team.," Rhule said. "Traditional punt is what Jack's good at. While we offered him the chance to stay, it's probably in his best interest to find somewhere to do what he's best at."

Rhule also talked about the recent announcement that legendary broadcaster Lee Corso is retiring.

"I love college football," Rhule said. "Growing up around him, watching him, I want to thank him for his contributions to the game. He's meant a lot to everybody."

With the House settlement still not approved, uncertainty remains around roster limits. Rhule said he has heard that number won't be phased in.

"Sounds like its gonna stay at 105," Rhule said, adding that because of the roster limit he'll do some more activities during the Husker Games next weekend. "I'm gonna go live and do some Red and White stuff. I'm gonna put the ball down and we'll do some live football. We're gonna scrimmage next week."

Other topics Rhule hit on Thursday included 1890 and NIL/revenue sharing, the transfer portal, rugby-style punting, having recruits at practices, and more.

The appearance from Rhule, as well as from the players, is posted below. Keep scrolling for more coverage from Thursday's media availability.

Coverage

Nebraska Athletics | Rhule Discusses Practice, Roster Limits
Husker247 | 3-minute drill: A change to Husker Games, punter update and more
Husker247 | Change in special teams approach led to McCallister entering transfer portal
Husker247 | Rhule plans to add some live football to Husker Games weekend
Husker247 | Appreciating the steady climb of Jacob Bower: "He didn't worry what he doesn't have"
Husker247* | Evans stepping up to Husker center challenge: "If you freak out the whole offense is going to freak out"
InsideNebraska | Let there be ball — Matt Rhule plans to hold scrimmage April 26
InsideNebraska* | Matt Rhule reveals why Jack McCallister transferred, new punting philosophy
Football Scoop | Nebraska will hold a special scrimmage for Huskers players projected to miss the 105
Lincoln Journal Star* | Once in the portal, Keona Davis stayed at Nebraska. Now he's in line for a breakout year
Lincoln Journal Star* | Amie Just: Transfer portal 'collateral damage' a reality Matt Rhule handles with honesty
Omaha World-Herald* | Tom Shatel's Press Box: What we learned about the Husker Games this spring; roster decisions
Omaha World-Herald* | Matt Rhule explains why punter Jack McCallister left; Husker Games to include live football
Omaha World-Herald* | Transfer linebacker with over 300 career tackles embracing competition at Nebraska
Omaha World-Herald* | Nebraska will feature live football at its spring event after all. Matt Rhule explains why
HuskerOnline* | Rhule says Nebraska will include scrimmage action after all on April 26
HuskerOnline* | Rhule Report: McCallister's exit and a new spring game returns
Hastings Tribune* | Matt Rhule reverses course on live scrimmage period in next Saturday's Husker Games
Hastings Tribune* | Why transfer linebacker Marques Watson-Trent already feels comfortable in Nebraska program
The Athletic* | Matt Rhule on Nebraska’s spring game (it’s on, sort of), punting shuffle and roster crunch
ESPN | Nebraska spring event to include scrimmage for lower-unit players
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