Nebraska loses close game to Washington amid team frustration

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 19:38 · Archive

Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule defended his players and coaching staff after a 17-10 fourth-quarter loss to Washington.

Nebraska suffered a 17-10 fourth-quarter loss to Washington on Saturday. Head Coach Matt Rhule held a 19-minute press conference on Monday where he defended his team and coaching staff, saying the message was to trust in both.

Rhule said the defeat represented 'a missed opportunity' and acknowledged that the team's defence performed well until the end of the game. He credited Washington quarterback Demond Williams, who came in relief in the fourth quarter, as 'an All-American Quarterback who can run' and noted the defence had to account for his mobility. Rhule cited the team's minus-3 turnover margin as a key factor in the loss, noting that Big Ten games tend to be close affairs decided in tight margins.

Rhule highlighted the commitment of multiple players to the programme, including Anthony Colandrea, Daniel Kaelin, Mason Goldman and Jacory Barney Jr. He praised Barney's toughness, noting that the player broke a rib against Oregon but continued playing. Rhule said the team watched the full game on Sunday night and acknowledged that supporters had a right to their opinions.

How it is being reported

• Nebraska HC Matt Rhule talks coaching, team cohesion, fans after loss against WashingtonIn his press conference after another nail-biting loss against Washington, Head Coach Matt Rhule’s message was simple.1011Now · 2 Nov, 19:09
• Nebraska HC Matt Rhule talks coaching, team cohesion, fans after loss against WashingtonIn his press conference after another nail-biting loss against Washington, Head Coach Matt Rhule’s message was simple.WOWT · 2 Nov, 19:09

In this story: Nebraska · Matt Rhule · Washington · Demond Williams · Jacory Barney Jr. · Anthony Colandrea · Daniel Kaelin · Mason Goldman

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