It’s year three for Matt Rhule at Nebraska. And we know what happens whenever the calendar flips to mark the HC’s third year. Lincoln is abuzz with energy after Nebraska’s great run last season. This time, with his crown jewel Dylan Raiola ready to inflict some damage, Matt Rhule had full hope that this time, the QB would not disappoint.
Raiola seemed to be the sole addition to the Huskers roster that tipped the scales to their favor last year. He was a 5-star prospect who followed his uncle to Lincoln and single-handedly changed the odds for Nebraska. During the season, he lived up to some of the hype, not having the results everyone was hoping him to get. And in the off months, both coach and QB kept a strict eye on his flaws, working relentlessly to overcome them.
“He’s done a great job with his body, knowledge of the offense, his command of the roster and team…He now embraces when he is frustrated, when things arent going well and he puts it on himself to fix,” Rhule told the press at the Big Ten Media Days. Dylan Raiola looks physically better, and has emerged as a great leader for the squad already.
#Nebraska HC Matt Rhule on Dylan Raiola
“He’s done a great job with his body, knowledge of the offense, his command of the roster and team…He now embraces when he is frustrated, when things arent going well and he puts it on himself to fix it.” https://t.co/jdGBQAqhPH
— Justin Frommer (@JustinbFrommer) July 22, 2025
The QB was also there at the event and hopes to improve the one major flaw almost every expert pointed out. “I know fans will love this but, running. I’m going to be excited to run a lot more this year,” he said. Running the ball was something he struggled with last year. Now, he seems to have skipped over that hurdle. With the way Nebraska is shaping up, maybe Matt Rhule’s 3rd year will bring the Huskers some much-needed celebration.
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