What Matt Rhule's Contract Extension Means for Nebraska, College Football

Matt Rhule will remain head coach at the University of Nebraska after agreeing to a contract extension through the 2032 season. The extension, announced on Thursday, includes salary escalators for College Football Playoff appearances but keeps his base salary unchanged. The buyout for Rhule has increased from $5 million to $15 million this season. Rhule, who has not led a team to a College Football Playoff or conference title since 2016, has shown success in rebuilding programs and has NFL experience.

Nebraska Athletics Director Troy Dannen and University President Dr. Jeffrey Gold expressed confidence in Rhule's leadership, emphasizing continuity and stability as critical to the program's progress. Nebraska is currently 6-2, marking bowl eligibility before November for the first time since 2016. The Huskers are bowl eligible in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2015-16.

The extension comes amid a volatile coaching carousel, with numerous high-profile coaching positions open, including at LSU