Rhule takes blame for Nebraska's back-to-back fourth-quarter collapses

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Nebraska coach Matt Rhule took accountability for fourth-quarter collapses against Indiana and Oregon.

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule spent eight minutes assessing the team's 2026 season on Monday, taking accountability for recent losses. The Huskers blew fourth-quarter leads against Indiana and Oregon, with former Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola driving Oregon 82 yards in 20 plays to score the winning touchdown with 28 seconds remaining.

Rhule acknowledged that coaching must improve alongside collective team performance. He pointed to line-of-scrimmage execution and late-game moments as key areas where Nebraska failed, saying 'I have failed in each of those last two games.' Despite the losses, Rhule remained encouraged, noting that competing closely against Indiana, the reigning national champions, and preseason No. 2 Oregon showed the calibre his team could reach.

'We're a team that's probably two plays away from being a top 10 program,' Rhule said. 'I think we are a really, really, really good team. We've got to be great in the important moments.' Nebraska has five remaining games and returns from a bye week on 31 October, hosting Washington at 7 p.m. on the Big Ten Network.

How it is being reported

• ‘I have failed in each of those last two games’: Rhule takes blame as Huskers search for 4th-quarter finishNebraska coach Matt Rhule took blame for back-to-back fourth-quarter collapses while insisting the Huskers remain close to a breakthrough.WOWT · 19 Oct, 23:55
• “I have failed in each of those last two games”: Rhule Takes Blame as Huskers Search for 4th-Quarter FinishNebraska coach Matt Rhule took blame for back-to-back fourth-quarter collapses while insisting the Huskers remain close to a breakthrough.1011Now · 19 Oct, 23:29

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