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Matt Rhule's Nebraska loses late to No. 7 Indiana, falls to 0-9 vs. ranked teams

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Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Matt Rhule's Nebraska loses late to No. 7 Indiana, falls to 0-9 vs. ranked teams
Summary

Nebraska football, under head coach Matt Rhule, lost to No. 7 Indiana 20-17 in a closely contested game on October 9, 2026. The Cornhuskers took a 10-3 lead into halftime and extended their advantage to 17-6 early in the fourth quarter. However, Indiana rallied with two unanswered touchdowns to secure the victory. With this defeat, Rhule's record against ranked opponents at Nebraska drops to 0-9, adding to his overall record of 2-25 in such matchups throughout his coaching career.

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  • •Nebraska led 17-6 in the fourth quarter before Indiana's comeback.
  • •This marks Matt Rhule's 0-9 record against ranked teams at Nebraska.
  • •Overall, Rhule is now 2-25 against ranked teams in his coaching career.
  • •Rhule signed a contract extension last season through 2032 worth $8.5 million.
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  • 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — Matt Rhule record vs. ranked teams: Nebraska coach's adds to abysmal track record with loss to Indiana
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Saying the Nebraska head coach has a poor track record against ranked teams in his career is putting it lightly.

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