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New Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule gestures during an introductory press conference,Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Huskers pay premium for Rhule to bring back program's glory

By Eric Olson Nov. 28, 2022 05:30 PM EST

FILE - Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule looks on during an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, on Aug. 26, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. Nebraska and former Panthers coach Matt Rhule were finalizing a deal Friday, Nov. 25 2022, to make him the Cornhuskers' coach. A person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that after several days of discussions, Nebraska made Rhule an offer Thursday that persuaded the former Temple and Baylor coach to return to college after two-plus years in the NFL. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
AP source: Nebraska closing in on Matt Rhule as coach

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 25, 2022 05:21 PM EST

Rutgers defensive back Kessawn Abraham, left, watches Nebraska wide receiver Trey Palmer (3) catch a pass for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Nebraska, Purdue both aiming to keep pace in Big Ten West

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 08:29 AM EDT

Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables and players link arms across the field before an NCAA college football game against Kent State, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
It's all about the future as No. 6 Sooners visit Huskers

By Eric Olson Sep. 15, 2022 12:49 PM EDT

FILE - Nebraska associate head coach Mickey Joseph stands on the sideline with the red team during the first half of Nebraska's NCAA college football annual red-white spring game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., on April 9, 2022. Joseph was named interim coach for the rest of the season after now former head coach Scott Frost was fired Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Nebraska fires Frost; AD Alberts says 16-31 'not acceptable'

By Eric Olson Sep. 11, 2022 01:33 PM EDT

Oregon State tight end Teagan Quitoriano (84) and running back Deshaun Fenwick (5) celebrate Quitoriano's touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 35-14. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State, UCLA going bowling after long droughts

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 16, 2021 03:37 PM EST

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost walks the sideline between plays against Purdue in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
No. 6 Buckeyes guard against slip-up against reeling Huskers

By Eric Olson Nov. 04, 2021 12:12 PM EDT

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost walks off the field following his team's 28-23 loss to Purdue in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Nebraska's Frost: It's hard to ignore speculation about job

By Eric Olson Nov. 01, 2021 02:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2019, file photo, Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Moos speaks during an NCAA college football news conference in Lincoln, Neb. Moos abruptly announced his retirement Friday, June 25, 2021, saying he will step down next week.The announcement came as a surprise because the 70-year-old Moos has said publicly he wanted to stay in the job until he was comfortable the Cornhuskers football program had been turned around. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos retiring after 3 years

By Eric Olson Jun. 25, 2021 11:33 AM EDT

Nebraska tight end Austin Allen (11) catches a pass over Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Rutgers looks for 4th Big Ten win, Vedral iffy for Nebraska

By Tom Canavan Dec. 17, 2020 11:39 AM EST

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost holds his head during the closing seconds of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Wisconsin won 37-21. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 19 Hawkeyes look to crank up run game again vs Huskers

By Eric Olson Nov. 28, 2019 03:28 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Nebraska head coach Scott Frost walks off the field following an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska (4-6, 2-5 Big Ten) travels to Maryland (3-7, 1-6) for a Saturday, Nov. 23 game. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
4-game losing streak against Hawkeyes gnaws at Cornhuskers

By Eric Olson Nov. 25, 2019 04:04 PM EST

In this Sept. 28, 2019, photo, Nebraska head coach Scott Frost follows his players warming up before an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Lincoln, Neb. The Cornhuskers have underachieved in a season in which they were a popular pick to win the Big Ten West. They are 4-4 and well behind Minnesota in the West race. Tension is palpable inside and outside the program. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Frost's rebuilding project at Nebraska hits sticking point

By Eric Olson Oct. 30, 2019 01:46 AM EDT

Wisconsin defensive end Michael Balistreri (57) takes down Northwestern running back Drake Anderson (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 24-15. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Huskers in bounce-back mode against struggling Northwestern

By Eric Olson Oct. 04, 2019 11:40 AM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, right, cuts upfield on his way to a touchdown against Miami (Ohio) defensive back Bart Baratti during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Justin Fields, No. 5 Buckeyes facing big test at Nebraska

By Eric Olson Sep. 27, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

Purdue quarterback Elijah Sindelar (2) throws against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 13 Penn State going for 3 in a row in rivalry with Pitt

By Eric Olson Sep. 12, 2019 02:52 AM EDT

In this photo taken Aug. 7, 2019, Nebraska running back Dedrick Mills (26) carries the ball during NCAA college football preseason practice in Lincoln, Neb. Immediate contributions are expected from Mills, who as a freshman in 2016 led Georgia Tech with 771 yards and 12 touchdowns in nine games. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Huskers looking to continue rise after strong finish in 2018

By Eric Olson Aug. 13, 2019 02:48 AM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Sept. 14, 2018 file photo, Montreal Alouettes quarterback Johnny Manziel throws a pass during warmups before a CFL football game against the BC Lions in Montreal. Johnny Manziel is now “available” to the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football, the team’s general manager said Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. Before acting on Manziel, the Commanders and the new league are looking into why Manziel’s contract was terminated by the CFL earlier this week.(Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Alliance says Manziel "available" for San Antonio team

By The Associated Press Feb. 28, 2019 06:17 PM EST

Ohio NCAA college football head coach Frank Solich, who was fired from Nebraska in 2003, smiles during a news conference in Boys Town, Neb., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. Solich was in town to receive the Tom Osborne Legacy Award at the Outland Trophy awards dinner on Wednesday night. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Life after Nebraska: Solich found it, and likes it, at Ohio

By Eric Olson Jan. 08, 2019 06:46 PM EST

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) throws a pass as Michigan State defensive end Kenny Willekes (48) closes in, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Nebraska won 9-6. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Scott Frost's Huskers get their first crack at Iowa

By Luke Meredith Nov. 22, 2018 02:13 AM EST