Matt Rhule on Nebraska Football, Getting Fired, NIL, Mount Rushmore of Players

On this Like A Farmer exclusive, Pat sits down with Nebraska Head Football Coach Matt Rhule for a wide-ranging conversation that dives deep into the heart of Husker Nation and the grind that brought him from the streets of New York City to the sidelines of Memorial Stadium. Coach Rhule opens up about what it really means to lead the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and reflects on his photographic memory and the hard lessons learned after being fired by the Carolina Panthers. From the Mount Rushmore of players he’s coached, to breaking down the unique energy of Cam Newton, Baker Mayfield, and Sam Darnold, to his take on NIL, the transfer portal, and who he is as a recruiter, Coach Rhule doesn’t hold back. Whether you're a die-hard Husker, a football junkie, or just respect the grind, this kickoff to the 2025 college football season is a must-listen.

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Chapters:

(0:00) - Welcome Coach Matt Rhule! 

(1:30) – Nebraska Cornhusker Universe 

(5:00) – The Grind from New York City to Nebraska 

(8:30) – Nebraska Head Football Coach vs. Governor of Nebraska 

(11:45) – Life Lessons at a Young Age 

(14:30) – Growing Up with Football in New York City 

(17:15) – Rhule’s Photographic Memory 

(20:00) – Fired by the Carolina Panthers 

(23:40) – Give ‘Em the Boot Presented by TECOVAS 

(26:30) – Rhule’s Mount Rushmore of Players Coached 

(33:00) – Cam Newton, Baker Mayfield, and Sam Darnold 

(36:15) – Matt Rhule as a Recruiter 

(40:00) – Effects of the Transfer Portal and NIL 

(43:45) – That Nebraska Life 

(46:45) – What’s in the Cooler? Presented by OUTLAW LIGHT 

(50:00) – Who is Dylan Raiola? 

(51:45) – House Rhules

 

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