Year 3 of Matt Rhule era is loading and it’s starting with a big bang. Forget easing into the season with a cupcake of an easy opener. Nebraska’s 2025 debut is going down in where Patrick Mahomes lives and breathes football. And Dylan Raiola might be taking his first big swing in the same turf where his idol works his magic. After all, it’s the first time since 2006 that Nebraska is playing in Kansas City.
Matt Rhule joined an episode on HuskerOnline on May 13 and didn’t hold back on Nebraska’s season opener. He offered a raw glimpse into how he sees this team and how symbolic this Arrowhead Stadium opener really is. While he didn’t visit the stadium himself on his Kansas City trip, his deputy AD Haven Fields did. When he brought back a photo from the press box showing a “partially done” turf, he had a moment. “It’s kind of like our team,” he said. “Like we can see where we’re headed but we’re not done yet. So I’m excited for it.” And this also isn’t just about playing in an NFL stadium.
Matt Rhule made it clear. This game is bigger than a typical season opener. “I met some people from the legislature there, I met some influential people in sports there in Kansas and Kansas City,” he said. “Saw some people from the Chiefs while I was down there so I think people in that area are really excited that we’re coming down. We’re recruiting that area at a really high level.” Cincinnati is no opponent to underestimate. As Rhule warned, “They have an excellent team. They’ve got a great quarterback so we’ll be challenged right off the bat. This is no layup to start the season now.” And he’s right. If Nebraska wants to shake off years of mediocrity and actually act like a Big Ten contender, they’ve got to run through the fire early.
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