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Nebraska Coach Rhule Cites 2026 Schedule Boosting Recruitment

4/23/2026

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule said the 2026 schedule will help recruit players.
He said the slate features six top-25 foes—Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, Illinois, Washington and Iowa—and runs from Sept. 5 versus Ohio State to Nov. 27 at Iowa.
Rhule promoted Jamar Mozee to assistant head coach to oversee academic meetings and the Unity Council.
He emphasized recruiting “grown men” who can handle adversity, block distractions and gain NFL-level exposure.

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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule said the 2026 schedule will help recruit players.
He said the slate features six top-25 foes—Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, Illinois, Washington and Iowa—and runs from Sept. 5 versus Ohio State to Nov. 27 at Iowa.
Rhule promoted Jamar Mozee to assistant head coach to oversee academic meetings and the Unity Council.
He emphasized recruiting “grown men” who can handle adversity, block distractions and gain NFL-level exposure.