Nebraska football has its next head football coach.
Nebraska Athletics made the announcement Saturday morning, calling Rhule “a proven program builder in college football”. Nebraska athletic director Trev Alberts will introduce Rhule as the 31st permanent head coach of Nebraska football Monday.
“It is a privilege to welcome Coach Matt Rhule, his wife Julie, and their family to Nebraska,” Alberts said. “Coach Rhule has created a winning culture throughout his coaching career, and he will provide great leadership for the young men in our football program. Matt is detail-oriented, his teams are disciplined and play a physical brand of football.
“Matt also has the personality and relationship-building skills to build a great staff and excel in recruiting.”
Rhule calls the opportunity to return to college football and lead Nebraska an honor.
“It is a tremendous honor to be chosen to lead the Nebraska Football program,” Rhule said. “When you think of great, tradition-rich programs in college football Nebraska is right at the top of the list. The fan base is second to none, and I consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to coach in Memorial Stadium on Tom Osborne Field.
“My family and I are so grateful to become a part of the Husker Family, and we can’t wait to get started.”
Rhule led both Temple and Baylor to rebuilds and double-digit victories by year three of those stints. He most recently led the NFL’s Carolina Panthers.