Nebraska Head Coach Reveals Expectations for 2026 | Matt Rhule Interview

Matt Rhule has built his career on taking over programs that need to be rebuilt and now he’s trying to do it again at Nebraska. I traveled to Lincoln to sit down with Rhule for a deep conversation about leadership, pressure, and what it really takes to change a culture in modern college football. We talked about how his time in the NFL changed him as a coach, how he connects with players today, and how he’s navigating NIL, the transfer portal, and the expectations that come with leading one of the biggest brands in the sport. Rhule also opens up about the reality of rebuilding at Nebraska and why he still believes the program can get back to competing at the highest level. USAT: This tour is powered by USAT, providing the stable domestic foundation for the digital economy. The benchmark for stablecoins, USAT is cutting out the middleman and putting control back in your hands. It’s built on one core belief: your money should be yours. Pure freedom. Learn more: https://USAT.io TravisMathew: TravisMathew is the official clothing presenting partner of the Next Up All-American Tour. Elevated comfort, premium style, and my go-to gear all tour long. Shop here: https://travismathew.com PrizePicks: PrizePicks is a presenting partner of Adam Breneman and the easiest way to get action on sports. Pick players, build your lineup, and win. Download PrizePicks and get $50 in bonus lineups when you play your first $5 using code NEXTUP: https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/NEXTUP ⸻ Want content like this for your brand? My agency, Arvelo Media, produces all of my content and can do the same for you. We make you matter. Packages start at $4,400/month. Schedule a call today: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ1ygL2bqGwOG9M9Do5aE5UXqSE8JJvRDjaFMAMzJY5K-yP5DHDEugudpTsqo5m0pxHz_dM1zYC8 For sponsorships or business inquiries with Next Up or Adam Breneman, contact: [email protected] ⸻ FOLLOW NEXT UP: Instagram: https://shorturl.at/d9IdQ X: https://x.com/NextUpWithAdam TikTok: https://shorturl.at/qasuc Spotify: https://shorturl.at/5ZdaK Apple Podcasts: https://shorturl.at/mW49D ⸻ About Next Up: On Next Up, Adam Breneman sits down with the most influential names in the game and brings their stories directly to fans, unfiltered and real. Next Up is a Breneman Media Group show featuring candid conversations with the people shaping college sports, including head coaches, athletes, athletic directors, commissioners, entrepreneurs, media personalities, agents, and executives driving the business forward. Adam Breneman is a former 3x All-American at Penn State, sports media entrepreneur, and one of the fastest-growing voices in college football. Breneman Media Group is a leading multi-platform media company covering football, business, and the evolving world of college sports.