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Matt Rhule prepares Nebraska for season opener at Memorial Stadium

247Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 2:45 AM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Matt Rhule prepares Nebraska for season opener at Memorial Stadium
Summary

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule addressed the team’s upcoming season opener during a Thursday radio interview. Rhule emphasized gratitude for the environment at Memorial Stadium, noting he used footage of games with sparse attendance to remind his players of the opportunity to perform before a full crowd. The team faces unknowns heading into the first week of the schedule. Rhule stated that he plans to evaluate specific performance indicators when the Huskers face Ohio on Saturday. Preparation for the game has focused on maintaining focus despite the start of a new season. The coaching staff remains prepared to assess the roster's capabilities under game conditions.

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  • •Matt Rhule discussed the upcoming game during a Thursday radio interview.
  • •The coach utilized video of other programs playing in empty stadiums to highlight the importance of home support.
  • •Nebraska hosts Ohio at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.
  • •Rhule identified the first week of the season as a period involving multiple unknowns.
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  • 2:45 AM247Sports — Grateful for the stage, ready for the test: Matt Rhule on Nebraska's opener - 247sports.com
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Matt Rhule discusses gratitude for Nebraskas stage Week 1s unknowns and what hell look for against Ohio during a Thursday interview with the Huskers Radio Network

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