Misery Index: Matt Rhule is running out of answers as another Nebraska season spirals out of control
Though Nebraska fans have dealt with many losing streaks over the last couple decades, this one may be hitting them a bit differently. But they aren't alone after another chaotic college football Saturday.
The Nebraska football program is in chaos as Matt Rhule struggles to make the right moves. After firing Dana Holgorsen, Rhule appears to be relying on a revolving door of offensive coordinators, indicating he is getting increasingly frustrated with his situation. Holgorsen, originally from the Mike Leach offensive system at Texas Tech, was never a perfect fit for Nebraska's Big Ten affiliation.
Additionally, the team has failed to score 20 points in any of their losses this season, including a recent 24-13 defeat to Illinois. Rhule's contract extension through 2032, coupled with the belief that Nebraska's program was on the right track, made him the prime candidate for the job. However, it now seems like a poor decision, as Rhule has yet to deliver the breakthrough win that would calm the fan base.
With the contract costing the school around $60 million, Nebraska faces the decision of whether to find a new coach or simply bear the burden of Rhule's contract. If Rhule remains in Lincoln for the 2027 season, the fan base may become increasingly unhappy, pushing the program further into the "misery index."
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