
Nebraska Football’s Long Road Back to Prominence
A look at Nebraska's football struggles, the coaches who have tried to change the tide, and the renewed optimism under Matt Rhule.
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A look at Nebraska's football struggles, the coaches who have tried to change the tide, and the renewed optimism under Matt Rhule.

In a back‑and‑forth contest, the Beavers erased a late lead, capitalized on a crucial two‑point try, and stunned the Tigers in El Paso.

In a tightly contested showdown in Tucson, Oregon State survived a fourth‑quarter deficit to secure a 19‑17 victory over Arizona, keeping its Rose Bowl hopes alive.

College Football Playoff executive director Rich Clark has signaled a firm stance against Texas Tech’s attempt to keep quarterback Brendan Sorsby eligible after a court ruling, stating that such games will not count toward playoff contention.

Oregon State’s unlikely victory against a top‑ranked Arizona State squad highlighted a pivotal moment in the 2014 season, showcasing a dramatic comeback and key performances by Storm Woods, Terron Ward and Michael Doctor.

Nebraska's athletic director Troy Dannen has extended head coach Matt Rhule's contract, emphasizing stability, while USC's Lincoln Riley eyes a 2026 national title and Penn State appoints Matt Campbell to replace James Franklin.

Oregon State rallied from an early deficit to defeat Utah 51-48 in overtime, highlighted by Sean Mannion's 443-yard performance and Brandin Cooks' three touchdowns.

Ryan Gunderson, a former backup quarterback at Oregon State, has been hired as Utah's dedicated quarterbacks coach, bringing his experience from San Jose State and UCLA to develop Devon Dampier and Byrd Ficklin.