The first five questions of Rhule's weekly press conference centered on the opening at Penn State. He praised Franklin's impact on the program, reflected on his own personal ties to State College and Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft, and spoke passionately about the humanity of coaches who face public scrutiny.

It might boil down to whether Rhule thinks Nebraska has the resources and support needed to consistently be one of nation's top 15 college football programs. He knows that's the case at his alma mater in Happy Valley.

Well, things are anything but boring. The “here we go again” gang are 4th quarter money, now. And is our coach gone?

Nebraska’s captains pushed for an extra workout — and delivered the “best lift of the year.” Plus, the latest on the injury front, including Elijah Pritchett.

For Nebraska coach Matt Rhule, this season has been an odd year of coaching against some very familiar acquaintances. Against Akron in Week 2, Rhule was able t