Nebraska's Matt Rhule Reveals High Cost of 'Good Quarterback' in Transfer Portal

Despite a disappointing 5-7 season, Rhule remains committed to building the team 'the old school way', sparking criticism over his handling of the quarterback situation.

• Nebraska's head coach Matt Rhule has revealed that a 'good quarterback' in the transfer portal costs between $1 million and $2 million, with some teams having players worth $6 or $7 million.
• Rhule's first year at Nebraska saw three quarterbacks make at least five appearances during the season.
• Despite the high cost of acquiring a new quarterback, Rhule stated that Nebraska will consider the transfer portal, but the player would have to meet a certain set of requirements.
• Nebraska finished the year 5-7 in Rhule’s first season in Lincoln, missing out on a bowl game after a close loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes in Week 13.
• Rhule has been criticized for his handling of the quarterback situation, with some suggesting that Chubba Purdy should have played more throughout the year.

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