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Rhule: 'I like to feel the pain' vs. Indiana
6 Oct
Summary
- Rhule relives 49-point loss to Indiana in 2024.
- Indiana boasts a 32-2 record under Cignetti since 2024.
- Nebraska's Colandrea leads team with 1,391 yards and 15 TDs.
Nebraska's head coach Matt Rhule is channeling the pain of a 49-point loss to Indiana in 2024 as his 5-0 Cornhuskers prepare to face the Hoosiers again this Saturday. Rhule has emphasized growth and learning from past mistakes, noting his team's significant improvement in offensive and defensive statistics since that October day in 2024.
Indiana, under Curt Cignetti, has undergone a remarkable transformation, achieving a 32-2 record since 2024 after being a struggling program. Rhule praised Indiana's "great defense," "fantastic defensive line," and "most efficient offense in the country." He also acknowledged the commitment from Indiana's athletic department and athletic director Scott Dolson for building a successful program.
The Cornhuskers are led by transfer quarterback Anthony Colandrea, who has accumulated 1,391 all-purpose yards and 15 touchdowns through five weeks in 2026. Despite Indiana's strong defense, Rhule plans to utilize Colandrea's dual-threat capabilities. The team is also managing injuries to running backs Jamal Rule and Mekhi Nelson, with Rule being held out for an extra week of recovery.
