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Nebraska seeks to improve under head coach Matt Rhule in 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 7:09 AM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Nebraska seeks to improve under head coach Matt Rhule in 2026 season

Summary

Nebraska prepares for the 2026 college football season with expectations to improve under head coach Matt Rhule. After a 7-6 record in 2025, the program aims to achieve nine wins for the first time since 2016. Key player Anthony Colandrea steps in at quarterback, while concerns linger about the team's overall talent and offensive line performance. Rhule's ability to enhance offensive production is crucial following an average of 28.7 points per game last season. Fans hope for a turnaround after nine years of struggles within the Big Ten Conference.

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By the Numbers

•Nebraska finished 7-6 in 2025, aiming for nine wins in 2026.
•Anthony Colandrea takes over as starting quarterback.
•Matt Rhule's record at Nebraska stands at 19-19 through three seasons.
•The offensive line needs improvement after ranking 115th in sacks allowed.
•Nebraska's offensive averaged 28.7 points per game last season.

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Nebraska finally started winning again under Matt Rhule. That's not enough for a program that needs to be a player on a national scale.
— Yahoo Sports

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