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Rhule Takes Blame as Nebraska Falls 24-6 at Minnesota, Drops From AP Top 25

Rhule vows immediate corrections ahead of Northwestern, with an emphasis on tackling, pass protection, run defense.

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Oct 17, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule looks on during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Illinois native Darius Taylor powered Minnesota on the ground with 148 yards and a touchdown as the Gophers controlled the trenches in a 186-yard rushing day.
  • Quarterback Dylan Raiola finished with 177 passing yards and no touchdowns, and reports said he was sacked nine times while Nebraska mustered just 36 rushing yards.
  • Protection unraveled with starting guard Rocco Spindler hospitalized with a broken finger and tackle Elijah Pritchett ejected for targeting in the second quarter.
  • Matt Rhule accepted full responsibility, said Nebraska was not prepared to be the more physical team, and noted assistants resisted his warnings about Minnesota’s toughness.
  • The loss knocked Nebraska out of the AP Top 25 and left the Huskers 2-2 in Big Ten play as Rhule pressed for fast adjustments before facing Northwestern.