Nebraska Gives Matt Rhule An Extension, Huskers Trying Not To Get Poached

With all the high profile coaching jobs opening up, we knew that some contract extensions would start being announced as schools try to keep their head coaches from getting poached. Nebraska is leading the charge, announced a new deal for Matt Rhule:

The University of Nebraska and Head Coach Matt Rhule have agreed to a two-year contract extension that extends Rhule’s agreement through the 2032 season.  The restructured deal does not change Rhule’s base salary but does include salary escalators for College Football Playoff appearances.  

“Coach Rhule has shown he is the right leader at the right time for Nebraska Football. We look forward to him and his family being in Lincoln for a long time,” Nebraska Director of Athletics Troy Dannen said. “Our program has seen significant progress under Matt’s leadership, and at this stage in the evolution of the program continuity and stability are critical. I welcome the opportunity to continue to partner with Matt and his staff to build a program that will make everyone associated with Nebraska Football proud. Go Big Red!”

“Matt Rhule has been building something special at Nebraska — a program rooted in toughness, accountability, and a culture of doing things the right way,” University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold said. “I’m grateful that his leadership will continue, and I’m confident the momentum he’s generating will carry our program — and the pride of Husker Nation — to even greater heights.”

Rhule is in his third season leading the Nebraska program.  In 2024, Rhule guided Nebraska to its first winning season in eight years, and to the program’s first bowl victory since 2015. This season, Rhule has led the Huskers to a 6-2 start, the best eight-game record at Nebraska in nine seasons.

Academically, Rhule’s program has achieved at a high level. Following the 2025 spring semester, the cumulative grade-point average of the Nebraska football team was 3.304, the highest in the history of the program.

“The University of Nebraska, the city of Lincoln and the state of Nebraska are special. It is a place our family is proud to call home,” Rhule said. “We have outstanding leadership from Dr. Gold and Troy Dannen, and I appreciate the support and confidence they have shown in our staff. Our focus remains on building Nebraska Football into a perennial championship contender.”

Nebraska returns to the field on Saturday night when it hosts USC at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium.