ESPN’s Herbstreit talks about Nebraska football, Dylan Raiola and Matt Rhule

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule received praise from one of college football’s top analysts. ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit appeared on the Pat McAfee show earlier in the week.

While discussing the current landscape of college football, Herstreit was asked about the Husker head coach and his early work at Nebraska. The analyst believes that Rhule is a perfect fit for college football.

“I think he knew when he went to Lincoln and got out of the NFL that he missed college. I think he and his family missed that environment. I think he was very selective, he had a lot of opportunities. He knew what he was facing. They have not won to the level their fanbase expects to the win in a long time. He’s doing it the right way.”

Herbstreit was also asked about quarterback Dylan Raiola and the impact he’s already had on the program.

“This kid was verbal to Georgia and could have named his number for NIL. I don’t know if he was the No. 1 recruit but if he wasn’t, he was right there. Ends up because of his dad legacy and his family history in Lincoln, he wants to be a part of  getting this thing back up and going.”

Nebraska will kick off the 2024 college football season against UTEP on August 31. The Huskers have yet to name a starting quarterback for the season opener.

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