House of Horrors: Ranking Nebraska's 1-score losses under Matt Rhule
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Key Points:
- Nebraska has lost 53 one-score games since 2014, the most in college football, with Matt Rhule's teams responsible for 15 of those losses in his four seasons.
- The Huskers have repeatedly collapsed late in games, often leading in the fourth quarter but failing to close out victories due to offensive miscues and defensive breakdowns.
- Nebraska's 2023 and 2024 seasons featured strong starts (5-3 and 5-1) that deteriorated into disappointing finishes, reflecting a persistent culture of late-game failures.
- Key losses include close defeats to ranked teams like Michigan, Ohio State, and USC, with recurring issues such as turnovers, failed fourth-quarter drives, and defensive lapses.
- The pattern of losing tight games has become emblematic of the Rhule era, frustrating fans and highlighting systemic problems in both offense execution and defensive resilience.
