Official: Nebraska hires Matt Rhule as next head coach
Nebraska has officially hired a new head football coach. "It is a privilege to welcome Coach Matt Rhule, his wife Julie, and their family to Nebraska," Nebraska athletic director Trev Alberts said. "Coach Rhule has created a winning culture throughout his coaching career, and he will provide great leadership for the young men in our football program. Added Rhule: "It is a tremendous honor to be chosen to lead the Nebraska Football program. When you think of great, tradition-rich programs in college football Nebraska is right at the top of the list.
wftv.comReports: Nebraska close to hiring Matt Rhule as next head coach
Nebraska has reportedly landed its new head coach. According to ESPN, Nebraska is nearing a deal to make Matt Rhule its next football coach. Nebraska has zeroed in on former Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule as @HuskerFBNation’s next head coach, and the two sides hope to finalize a deal in the coming days, sources tell ESPN. “It looks like it’s going to happen.” — Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) November 25, 2022Rhule most recently had a tough run as the head coach of the Carolina Panthers. That loss gave the Huskers a 16-31 overall record with Frost as head coach.
wftv.comNebraska fires defensive coordinator Erik Chinander after latest embarrassing loss
Huskers interim head coach Mickey Joseph announced Sunday that defensive coordinator Erik Chinander has been fired. The move comes a day after Nebraska was blown out 49-14 by Oklahoma to drop to 1-3 on the year. With Chinander now out as well, Joseph has named Bill Busch the new defensive coordinator for the remainder of the season. “We appreciate Erik and the work and dedication he has given to our football program,” Joseph said in a statement. Through four games, the Huskers are allowing an average of 514 yards per game — the fourth-worst mark in the country.
wftv.comNebraska gets blown out by No. 6 Oklahoma in first game after Scott Frost's firing
The Cornhuskers gave up 49 consecutive points to Oklahoma on the way to a 49-14 loss to the Sooners on Saturday in interim coach Mickey Joseph’s first game. Nebraska was overwhelmed in every facet of the game and somehow looked worse than it did in the 45-42 loss to Georgia Southern that led to Frost’s firing. Oklahoma tied the game on a 61-yard TD by Dillon Gabriel on its next drive and never looked back after that. The Sooners led 35-7 at halftime and put the game out of reach before the third quarter was halfway over. Especially as Nebraska has lost to all three of the FBS opponents it has played so far.
wftv.comRaheem Morris holds no ill will toward Falcons after firing
Raheem Morris was at home last Sunday, still smarting from his Los Angeles Rams' season-opening blowout loss, when he heard Nebraska had fired coach Scott Frost. The Rams' defensive coordinator immediately called Frost, who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003 when Morris was an assistant coach. “Congratulations,” Morris said to his puzzled friend.
news.yahoo.comWho will replace Scott Frost at Nebraska? Here are 10 candidates
Iowa State head coach Matt CampbellCampbell has built Iowa State into a consistent winner. Coastal Carolina head coach Jamey ChadwellChadwell’s name has come up in numerous searches over the past few years, and for good reason. Chadwell, who also won big at the Division II and FCS levels, has only coached in the South. NC State head coach Dave DoerenAnother sitting head coach worth pursuing is Doeren, a Kansas native who has done a wonderful job at NC State. Kansas State head coach Chris KliemanAnother Midwesterner, Klieman has had a smooth transition to the Power Five level at Kansas State.
wftv.comFormer UCF Head Coach Scott Frost fired at Nebraska — KnightNews.com
Scott Frost, who led the UCF football team to a perfect season in 2017, was fired today from Nebraska, the team he left the Knights for. “Scott has poured his heart and soul into the Nebraska Football program both as a quarterback and head coach, and I appreciate his work and dedication. The change will make Joseph the first black head coach in school history. Frost then proceeded to leave the Knights in 2018 to return to his alma mater Nebraska to head coach the cornhuskers in the Big 10 Conference. Next up, Nebraska will take on the number six ranked Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday at 12 p.m. in the team’s first game without the former UCF head coach.
knightnews.comNebraska fires Frost; AD Alberts says 16-31 'not acceptable'
Frost was 16-31 three games into his fifth season, and his .340 winning percentage was second-worst among Nebraska coaches who lasted more than four years. “Scott and I talked about this: 16-31 was not at a level that was acceptable to us.”Associate head coach Mickey Joseph was named interim coach for the rest of the season. Joseph, 54, is the first Black head coach at Nebraska in any sport and among four new members of the staff this season. “I encouraged Mickey to be the head coach and make decisions as the head coach. He also was LSU's assistant head coach his last two seasons there.
wftv.comScott Frost fired as Nebraska coach following 1-2 start
Frost was 16-31 three games into his fifth season, and his .340 winning percentage was second-worst among Nebraska coaches who lasted more than four years. Associated head coach Mikey Joseph was named interim coach for the rest of the season. "Earlier today I met with Coach Frost and informed him we were making a change in the leadership of our football program, effective immediately," Alberts said in a statement. "Scott has poured his heart and soul into the Nebraska football program both as a quarterback and a head coach, and I appreciate his work and dedication. His teams never won more than three conference games in a season or finished higher than fifth place in the seven-team West.
wftv.comScott Frost fired as Nebraska coach following 1-2 start
Nebraska fired Scott Frost on Sunday, the situation so dire in the once-proud football program that athletic director Trev Alberts made the move only three weeks before the coach's contract buyout would have been cut in half. The Cornhuskers lost 45-42 to Georgia Southern as a three-touchdown favorite at home Saturday night, and the student section chanted “Fire Frost” at the end of the game. Frost was 16-31 three games into his fifth season, and his .340 winning percentage was second-worst among Nebraska coaches who lasted more than four years.
news.yahoo.comNorthwestern rallies past Nebraska 31-28 in opener in Dublin
DUBLIN — (AP) — Ryan Hilinski threw for 313 yards and two touchdowns to help Northwestern rally for a 31-28 victory over Nebraska in Saturday’s season opener in Ireland. Quarterback Casey Thompson had a big game in his Huskers debut, throwing for 355 yards, but a fourth-quarter mistake was costly. Six plays later, Evan Hull ran it in from the 4 to give the Wildcats a 31-28 lead. After Niro’s touchdown, Nebraska was driving again when linebacker Greyson Metz ripped the ball from Garcia-Castaneda after a 24-yard completion to the Northwestern 11- yard line. Northwestern is off next weekend and hosts Duke on Sept. 10 in the first of three straight games at Ryan Field.
wftv.comUCF Legends Milton and O’Leary Honored at 2022 Mickey Awards — KnightNews.com
Former UCF greats, McKenzie Milton and George O’Leary were honored at the 10th annual Mikey Awards at the Tap Room at Dubsdread in Orlando for their impact on UCF Football. Milton said he wasn’t always keen on coming to the 407 to play college ball, but his experience with former head coach Scott Frost made all the difference. “Freshman year was up and down; got booed in my last game at the Cure Bowl. “I hate that I did not get a look during the NFL draft, but I can’t change nine knee surgeries,” Milton said. The first time I watched a game was Florida against UCF, and I honestly enjoyed that way more than playing.
knightnews.comCollege football coaches on the hot seat: Who's on borrowed time and who's under pressure?
And which coaches aren't necessarily on the hot seat, but are under a lot of pressure to show progress in 2022? His teams have been marred by turnovers, a lack of discipline and exceptionally poor special teams play. Frost fired a big chunk of his staff and brought in Mark Whipple from Pitt to be his offensive coordinator. But the negativity can all be pushed aside if the Tigers turn in a big season on the field. Other FBS coaches on the hot seat: Marcus Arroyo (UNLV), Seth Littrell (North Texas), Scot Loeffler (Bowling Green), Jeff Scott (USF), Jake Spavital (Texas State)Which coaches are under pressure?
wftv.comAaron Rodgers' vaccine comments cost him endorsements
Fans and football experts have debated Aaron Rodgers' future in Green Bay since the day Jordan Love was drafted. But now, the focus turns to his sponsorships after some controversial comments last week about his own vaccination status.
news.yahoo.comFrost to return to Huskers in '22 with restructured contract
Scott Frost will remain coach at Nebraska after this season but with a restructured contract, athletic director Trev Alberts announced Monday. “In my four months at Nebraska, I have closely observed our football team, and had several productive discussions with Coach Frost," Alberts said in a statement. “Scott has laid out a clear plan and vision for the future of Nebraska Football and has agreed to a restructured contract.”
news.yahoo.comNebraska's Frost: It's hard to ignore speculation about job
Facing mounting pressure with Nebraska on the cusp of a fifth straight losing season, Scott Frost acknowledged this year has fallen far short of his expectations. “I thought this year it would pop,” Frost said Monday at his weekly news conference. The Cornhuskers are 3-6 overall and in last place in the Big Ten West at 1-5 entering their home game against No. 6 Ohio State on Saturday.
news.yahoo.comPair and a spare: Tailback depth a must-have in Big Ten play
Recruiting and developing the right running backs to carry it out remains a vital part of program-building in the Big Ten and elsewhere, a task that seemingly never stops. The traditional powerhouse programs aren't alone in their pursuit of multiple running backs, with Minnesota long serving as a prime example. He ought to have trademarked it; there's now a Twin Cities-based college football podcast using the clever mantra. ___More AP college football coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25. Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://apnews.com/cfbtop25.
wftv.comNCAA investigating Nebraska football program
Nebraska Preview Football FILE - Nebraska head coach Scott Frost listens to a question during a news conference on the first day of NCAA college football spring practice in Lincoln, Neb., in this Monday, March 9, 2020, file photo. — (AP) — Nebraska announced Wednesday that the NCAA is looking into its football program after a report said Cornhuskers staff improperly used analysts and consultants with the knowledge of coach Scott Frost and even moved workouts off campus last year when such activities were banned during the pandemic. “The University of Nebraska Athletic Department has been working collaboratively with the NCAA to review a matter concerning our football program," athletic director Trev Alberts said in a prepared statement. The NCAA has interviewed Frost, current and former staff members, administrators and football players, and Frost has hired an attorney. According to the report, Nebraska allegedly relocated its strength workouts to an undisclosed off-campus location to avoid detection at the direction of NU’s strength and conditioning staff.
wftv.comReport: NCAA investigating Nebraska's Scott Frost, program
Nebraska Preview Football FILE - Nebraska head coach Scott Frost listens to a question during a news conference on the first day of NCAA college football spring practice in Lincoln, Neb., in this Monday, March 9, 2020, file photo. — (AP) — The NCAA is investigating Nebraska coach Scott Frost and his program for several suspected violations, including analysts working in improper roles during games and practices and unauthorized off-campus workouts, according to a report by The Action Network. Citing unidentified sources, the report said Nebraska has “significant video footage” confirming practice violations occurred in the presence of Frost and other assistants. The NCAA has interviewed Frost, current and former staff members, administrators and football players, and Frost has hired an attorney. According to the report, Nebraska allegedly relocated its strength workouts to an undisclosed off-campus location to avoid detection at the direction of NU’s strength and conditioning staff.
wftv.comAP Top 25 Podcast: Big Ten preview and realignment is back
Big Ten Media Days Football Ohio State head coach Ryan Day talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Friday, July 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) (Michael Conroy)Ohio State is favored to win a fifth straight Big Ten title and Michigan and Nebraska are trying to change their trajectories in critical seasons for their alumni coaches. On the AP Top 25 College Football Podcast this week, it's a Big Ten preview with Dave Revsine of the BTN joining AP's Ralph Russo. Plus, a bonus episode of the podcast this week focuses solely on conference realignment. ___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://APpodcasts.com___More AP college sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25Copyright 2021 The Associated Press.
wftv.comUCF hires former Auburn coach Gus Malzahn to lead Knights
FILE - Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Auburn, Ala., in this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Central Florida hired Gus Malzahn as its football coach Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, a little more than two months after he was fired by Auburn. “I truly believe that this is a program of the future in college football,” Malzahn said. Arkansas State won a conference title that season before Malzahn returned to Auburn as head coach. Ad“This is one of the top 25 coaching jobs in all of college football,” Malzahn said.
Coastal Carolina's Jamey Chadwell is AP coach of the year
FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Coastal Carolina coach Jamey Chadwell waits to lead his team onto the field for an NCAA football game against Georgia State in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)Coastal Carolina’s Jamey Chadwell is The Associated Press college football coach of the year after leading the Chanticleers to a surprising, near-perfect season. UCF’s Scott Frost was AP coach of the year in 2017 and Gary Patterson won the first of his two AP awards with TCU in 2009 when the Horned Frogs were competing in the Mountain West. Chadwell came to Coastal Carolina in 2017 as offensive coordinator for former coach Joe Moglia after four successful season at FCS Charleston Southern. ___VotingJamey Chadwell, Coastal Carolina - 88 points (16 first-place votes).
Army left out in Bowl Day marred by cancellations, opt outs
When that bowl game was called off because there was not another team available, it suddenly left Army looking for a postseason opponent. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)At a time when team after team had opted out of bowl games, Army found itself in a different sort of situation — left out. “It was a difficult day for all of college football,” said Nick Carparelli, the executive director of Bowl Season, the renamed Football Bowl Association. For the Hokies, the decision ended a 27 straight bowl game run. Some of the canceled bowl games — 15 in all, including three on Sunday alone — included the Bahamas Bowl, Celebration Bowl, Hawaii Bowl, Holiday Bowl, Las Vegas Bowl, LA Bowl, Pinstripe Bowl, Quick Lane Bowl, Redbox Bowl and Sun Bowl.
Week 10: Pac-12 begins in first monster schedule of season
(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)The final major college football conference to begin its season gets going Saturday. The Pac-12 kicks off at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) with Arizona State at No. Instead of Pac-12 after dark it’s Pac-12 for lunch. The Hawkeyes will try to avoid that in this unique conference-only season at home against Michigan State. Arkansas State also had a marquee upset early in the season, beating Kansas State.
Wisconsin coach stays mum on QB Mertz with Huskers up next
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel and Wisconsin State Journal both reported that Mertz had tested positive. The Journal-Sentinel reported Mertz’s positive test came Saturday, one day after the Badgers’ 45-7 season-opening home victory over Illinois. Both papers reported that Mertz would be undergoing a second test to determine if the first result was a false positive. Big Ten protocols say that athletes who test positive through point-of-contact daily testing must take a polymerase chain reaction test to confirm the first result. Chryst said he has no problem with the Big Ten’s 21-day policy, which is more stringent than those of most conferences regarding players who test positive.
Follow UCF's 2016 football recruiting class
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Central Florida Knights are hoping to bounce back from a tough 0-12 season with a strong recruiting class under new head coach Scott Frost. UCF had a solid National Signing Day. Here's a look a the class the Knights put together:(function(d, s, id) {var js,ijs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(d.getElementById(id))return;js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//embed.scribblelive.com/widgets/embed.js";ijs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, ijs);}(document, 'script', 'scrbbl-js'));