2025 Episode 13: Huskers Beat Maryland And Matt Rhule To Penn State Rumors Start

For the second straight week, Nebraska clawed its way back from a second-half deficit to pull out a win.

Despite Dylan Raiola throwing three interceptions and the Huskers trailing Maryland by 7 points, Nebraska rallied for a 34–31 victory over the Terrapins. In this episode of the Husker Doc Talk Podcast, Travis Justice and Dr. Rob Zatechka break down how the Huskers found a way to win and what this comeback means for the rest of the season.

But the biggest storyline emerging this week isn’t just Nebraska’s resiliency — it’s the future of Head Coach Matt Rhule. With Penn State firing James Franklin after a stunning home loss to Northwestern, Rhule’s name has quickly surfaced as a top candidate. A Penn State alum and former player, he’s already being mentioned across national media outlets.

Is the Penn State job truly better than Nebraska? Dr. Rob weighs in with his thoughts — and what it could mean for the Huskers moving forward.

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