Loss is great, isn’t it? That too, when it can kindle that inner fire! But continuous defeats suggest a pattern of repeating errors. It just perfectly captures Matt Rhule’s current circumstances in Nebraska. His Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-3) were aiming for a bowl game this season. But after their recent loss to UCLA (2-5), their postseason hopes are now hanging by a thread. It seems the second-year coach’s rebuilding efforts are facing a significant setback. And the Huskers fans’ irritation is understandable considering the team has lost back-to-back games in the last few weeks—to Indiana, Ohio State, and now UCLA. This time, the coach also addresses the fans’ annoyance directly.

Huskers insider Jake Bartecki NCN shared a video of Matt Rhule’s post-press conference on X, where Rhule acknowledged the “frustration from the fans today at Memorial Stadium.” But the question remains: what did the coach exactly mention that showed agreement with the fans’ frustration? Rhule, Cornhusker’s experienced coach, acknowledged the supporters’ annoyance in the clip, saying, “You know, I have. If I was in. If I was in the stands today, I’d be frustrated, you know, and a lot of guys probably in the locker room are frustrated because they know we’re better than that, right? But, you know, we are where we are, and you just have to play yourself back into it.”

The coach seems genuinely apologetic about the mistake. Or perhaps it’s a clever tactic to calm frustrated fans after a series of losses. It’s hard to say for sure. However, we are certain that the head coach was not upset by the defeats because he stated, “We have three more opportunities to go play football. We’ve got some great, great, great seniors that, you know, I know want to win one, if not two or three,” following the Nebraska vs. UCLA game. Does this self-assurance actually work for Cornhuskers?

Given Rhule and Co’s performance this year and last year, his position appears in jeopardy. However, prior to concentrating on it, there was still a concern about the error versus UCLA. What took place throughout the game?

Matt Rhule’s Cornhuskers’ error against the Bruins

The Bruins (2-5) faced the Cornhuskers (5-3) in a game that, despite Nebraska’s superior record, promised a challenging matchup. On this spot, Cornhuskers Wire’s Thomas Codo noted, “Nebraska’s defensive struggles allow the Bruins to deliver another big outing. But UCLA’s defense remains in shambles as it’s allowed 29 points per game. With three straight lackluster performances by Nebraska’s offense, the Bruins pose a much-needed opportunity for the Huskers to get back on track.” And that’s what exactly happened!

The UCLA Bruins pulled off a dramatic last-minute win against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. With Nebraska staging a late comeback and threatening to tie the game, UCLA cornerback Kaylin Moore made a crucial play. As the Huskers attempted a risky pass, Moore intercepted the ba-l near the end zone, sealing the victory for UCLA. This stunning defensive play showcased Moore’s instincts and athleticism as he snatched the ba-l out of the air and secured the 27-20 win for the Bruins.

Now, it will be interesting to see if Matt Rhule’s realization may alter the team’s outcome in their next game.