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Nebraska Cornhuskers drop four straight games after Rhule's HBO appearance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 1:45 PM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Nebraska Cornhuskers drop four straight games after Rhule's HBO appearance

Summary

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule's team has lost four consecutive games following his cameo on HBO's Lanterns last month. The Cornhuskers faced a latest defeat against Illinois, prompting Rhule to fire offensive coordinator Dana Holgerson. Despite a strong start to the season at 5-0, Nebraska now holds a 5-4 record, with a disappointing 2-4 mark in Big Ten play. This performance indicates significant struggles within the conference and raises concerns about the team's competitive viability.

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By the Numbers

•Matt Rhule appeared on HBO's Lanterns last month.
•Cornhuskers fell to 0-4 following the appearance.
•Rhule fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgerson after the latest loss.
•Nebraska now has a 5-4 overall record.
•The team is 2-4 in Big Ten play.

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1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Nebraska HC Matt Rhule has suffered losing streak since appearing on HBO hit Lanterns

What they're saying

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule made an appearance as himself on HBO and DC Studios’ show Lanterns last month, but his record since then hasn’t been great. Rhule played himself in the hit show, making an appearance in the final episode of the season while trying to recruit a character on the show.
— Yahoo Sports

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