Nebraska is reportedly “zeroing in” on coach Matt Rhule for their vacant position, according to a report from ESPN’s Chris Low.
The two sides reportedly hope to finalize a deal in the coming days.
After successful coaching stints at Temple and Baylor, Rhule left the Bears in 2019 for the NFL following an 11–3 season which culminated in a trip to the Sugar Bowl.
Rhule coached for two-and-a-half seasons with the Panthers before being fired by the franchise in October. Rhule went just 11–27 in his time with the Panthers before being relieved of his duties, and since has been seen as a candidate for multiple college positions this cycle, including with the Cornhuskers.