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LINCOLN – Husker Football head coach Matt Rhule addressed the media on Wednesday is preparation for the team’s Friday trip to Illinois, as the Big Red leader spoke about his developing young talent, highlighting the strengths of the Illini defense, and much more.

 

HUSKER FOOTBALL WEDNESDAY PRACTICE COMMENTS – MATT RHULE:

RHULE – YOUNG TALENT CONTINUES TO DEVELOP:

Matt Rhule, Nebraska Football head coach, addressed the media on Wednesday as the Huskers prepare for Illinois Friday night. Rhule spoke on his young talent and how they are developing…

The Huskers have one of the younger rosters in the Big Ten, but the majority of their starting lineup is dotted with veteran players.

 

RHULE – MUST CREATE ENERGY ON THE ROAD:

Nebraska Football head coach Matt Rhule spoke during his Wednesday press conference about the importance of getting his team’s energy up during road contests…

The Huskers face their second weekday crowd of the season so far, playing in Champaign on Friday night. 

 

RHULE – ILLINI’S NEWTON EXCELLENT PLAYER:

Johnny Newton, Illinois defensive tackle, is well regarded as one of the best players in the conference. Head Coach for the Huskers Matt Rhule gave high praise to the potential top draft pick…

The junior Newton was a first team preseason All-American after earning second team All-American honors last year.

 

RHULE – HUSKERS WON’T WORRY ABOUT BYE WEEK:

Nebraska Football head coach Matt Rhule was asked at his Wednesday press conference about his team looking ahead to their first bye week of the year…

The Huskers bye week is followed by their six remaining contests of the year. 

 

RHULE – TEAM’S DEVELOPMENT STUNTED BY LACK OF PRACTICES:

Nebraska Football has not seen a bowl game since 2016 – the longest streak for any Power Five football team. Matt Rhule, Huskers head coach added Wednesday the lack of added practices have hurt the Big Red…

Rhule continued that the team will worry about its bye week plans after the game at Illinois on Friday night.