Big Red Rewind: Matt Rhule Previews Michigan Showdown | Raiola’s Big Ten Test & Blackshirt Challenge

What’s good Husker Nation! Welcome to another Big Red Rewind presented by the Bleav in Nebraska Podcast! Nebraska is 3-0 heading into its Big Ten opener, and now the biggest challenge yet looms: a home showdown with No. 23 Michigan at Memorial Stadium.

In this episode, we rewind through Matt Rhule’s full Monday press conference and react to his biggest takeaways ahead of the Wolverines:

• 🎙️ Opening Statement – Rhule’s mindset heading into the matchup.
• 🏈 Michigan Offense vs. 2023 – How the Wolverines compare to last year and what challenges they bring.
• 📊 Three-Game Tune-Up – Did the first three wins prepare Nebraska for a ranked opponent?
• 🚫 No 3-and-Outs – Huskers’ offense has gone three games without a single three-and-out.
• 🛡️ Blackshirt Passing Defense – Rhule on why Nebraska’s DBs are thriving and why he “wouldn’t want to coach DBs.”
• 🔥 Players Spotlight – Malcolm Hartzog, Javin Wright, Elijah Jeudy, and Gabe Moore stepping up.
• 💪 Dylan Raiola’s Big Ten Readiness – From handling Butler’s defense to growing more comfortable at the line, is Raiola ready for prime time against Michigan?
• 🧠 Wink Martindale & Phil Snow – Coaching philosophies and how Nebraska’s staff is preparing strategically.
• 🚨 Red Zone Struggles – Rhule on cleaning up execution inside the 10-yard line.
• 🏆 Opportunity Against Michigan – What it means to face a ranked brand-name opponent at home.
• 📝 Culture & Mentality – “Anybody can be a nobody,” weekly themes, and lessons learned through the first three games.

This is the Big Red Rewind, your go-to breakdown of everything Husker football straight from Coach Rhule’s own words.

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