Overview

• Former Husker Will Compton posted locker-room footage of Rhule’s fiery halftime address from the Akron game.
• Rhule acknowledged he "freaking lost it," saying a late Zips drive that nearly set up a field goal before the break prompted the message.
• Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen, via reporter Mitch Sherman, said the speech produced unprecedented focus among second- and third‑team players.
• The Cornhuskers blanked Akron 68-0 with 728 yards of offense for their first shutout since 2009.
• Freshman QB TJ Lateef went 6-of-7 for 128 yards and rushed for a score in relief, reinforcing Nebraska’s depth behind starter Dylan Raiola.