Matt Rhule's Nebraska Program Plunged into Chaos After Third Coach Flees Ship
The Cornhuskers' 2025 season was touted as their chance to revive and reclaim relevance, but instead of celebrating into winter with playoff hopes, Matt Rhule's squad is on the brink of implosion. Following their loss to arch-rival Iowa, Nebraska has been ravaged by a coaching exodus that shows no signs of slowing down.
Defensive line coach Terry Bradden was the latest casualty, his tenure as head coach at Nebraska coming to an abrupt end after just one year. Bradden's exit follows the departures of defensive coordinator John Butler and offensive line coach Donovan Raiola, who is now embroiled in speculation over a possible transfer to the transfer portal. As the uncle of star quarterback prospect Dylan Raiola, his departure has fueled rumors that he may leave for bigger opportunities.
The firings have put Nebraska under intense scrutiny, with many questioning the wisdom of Rhule's hiring and recruitment drive. The once-ambitious project aimed at transforming the program into a force to be reckoned with seems to be unraveling before our eyes. Rhule's attempt to usher in a new era has been marred by instability and uncertainty.
As Nebraska prepares for their Las Vegas Bowl showdown against 10-2 Utah, they can't help but wonder what the future holds. If Dylan Raiola does indeed enter the transfer portal this offseason, he'll have a slew of suitors vying for his attention, further complicating an already precarious situation. The Cornhuskers' program is at a crossroads, and it remains to be seen whether they can navigate these treacherous waters or succumb to the chaos that has engulfed them.
The Cornhuskers' 2025 season was touted as their chance to revive and reclaim relevance, but instead of celebrating into winter with playoff hopes, Matt Rhule's squad is on the brink of implosion. Following their loss to arch-rival Iowa, Nebraska has been ravaged by a coaching exodus that shows no signs of slowing down.
Defensive line coach Terry Bradden was the latest casualty, his tenure as head coach at Nebraska coming to an abrupt end after just one year. Bradden's exit follows the departures of defensive coordinator John Butler and offensive line coach Donovan Raiola, who is now embroiled in speculation over a possible transfer to the transfer portal. As the uncle of star quarterback prospect Dylan Raiola, his departure has fueled rumors that he may leave for bigger opportunities.
The firings have put Nebraska under intense scrutiny, with many questioning the wisdom of Rhule's hiring and recruitment drive. The once-ambitious project aimed at transforming the program into a force to be reckoned with seems to be unraveling before our eyes. Rhule's attempt to usher in a new era has been marred by instability and uncertainty.
As Nebraska prepares for their Las Vegas Bowl showdown against 10-2 Utah, they can't help but wonder what the future holds. If Dylan Raiola does indeed enter the transfer portal this offseason, he'll have a slew of suitors vying for his attention, further complicating an already precarious situation. The Cornhuskers' program is at a crossroads, and it remains to be seen whether they can navigate these treacherous waters or succumb to the chaos that has engulfed them.
like i know matt rhule had big plans for nebraska but now it's just one coach after another leaving the ship... what's going on with dylan raiola tho? 
if he does end up in the transfer portal, that'll be a major blow to the team. and what about terry bradden, like who was he supposed to be coaching in the first place? 
anyway, i hope nebraska can figure some stuff out before las vegas bowl, don't wanna see them get blown out 
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Man, I'm so done with the coaching carousel on the college football scene rn 
. One minute you've got your team all hyped up for a big game, and the next they're losing key coaches left and right 
. It's like, what even is the strategy here? 
Nebraska needs to get it together ASAP or they'll be stuck in limbo forever 
. And can we talk about how crazy it is that Dylan Raiola's uncle might be leaving for bigger opportunities? The drama never ends, fam 
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And what's with the uncertainty surrounding Dylan Raiola's future? If he does leave, it'll be a huge blow to the team... or if not, will they even have enough talent to make a run in the Las Vegas Bowl? 
it's like they're trying to create some kind of chaos for no reason, i'm low-key rooting for nebraska to win the las vegas bowl just so we can see rhule's face 
! Matt Rhule's recruitment drive was supposed to bring in some fresh talent and rebuild the program but now it just looks like a hot mess 
. First, they lose a coach, then another, and another... it's like they're trying to break some sort of record 
. I feel bad for the players who are stuck in the middle of all this drama 
! One year in and Matt Rhule's program is already on the brink of collapse. First, John Butler gets canned, then Donovan Raiola is rumored to be leaving too... it's like they're playing a game of musical chairs over there. I mean, what was Rhule thinking hiring so many new coaches? 
they're literally getting torn apart by coaches left and right like they lost all control 
. And now Dylan Raiola might leave? That's just devastating 
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can't even predict what's gonna happen next with this team lol
matt rhule must be getting a bit of heat from fans and stuff 
. The recent exodus of key coaching personnel has left me questioning Rhule's recruitment strategies and ability to build a cohesive team.
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if he leaves the team will they be able to compete with other programs that actually know what theyre doing 
. One year in and already losing key staff? Not a good sign for the future of this program 
The fact that Dylan Raiola might even consider leaving makes it hard to see how they'll recover from this chaos