Overview

• Rhule told reporters he will not comment on other job openings or his contract and emphasized that he loves coaching at Nebraska.
• His name surfaced in speculation after Penn State fired James Franklin, given Rhule’s history as a former Nittany Lions walk-on and alumnus.
• Reporting also notes personal ties to the school, including that he met his wife at Penn State and has a long relationship with athletics director Pat Kraft.
• Nebraska has improved under Rhule, moving from 5-7 in 2023 to 7-6 with a Pinstripe Bowl win in 2024 and a 5-1 start this season for a 17-14 overall record.
• Coverage frames Rhule as a credible consideration rather than a frontrunner, with some analysts suggesting he could listen if contacted as is common in coaching searches.