Former Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule accepts Nebraska head coaching job

Rhule, 47, is set to become the Cornhuskers’ 31st permanent head coach.

Nebrasaka has signed Rhule to an eight-year contract, but other terms of the deal weren’t immediately available on Saturday morning.

"The fan base is second to none, and I consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to coach in Memorial Stadium on Tom Osborne Field. My family and I are so grateful to become a part of the Husker Family, and we can't wait to get started."

In October, the Panthers fired Rhule after a 1-4 start. Rhule went 11-27 during his tenure as the Panthers’ head coach.

At the college level, Rhule led Baylor to a 19-20 record from 2017-2019. He also compiled a 28-23 record from 2013-2016 at Temple.

In the Nebraska release, Alberts said Rhule's success as the head coach at Temple and Baylor shows he can build a program.

"Coach Rhule has created a winning culture throughout his coaching career, and he will provide great leadership for the young men in our football program," Alberts said in the release. "Matt is detail-oriented, his teams are disciplined and play a physical brand of football. Matt also has the personality and relationship-building skills to build a great staff and excel in recruiting."

Nebraska was looking for a permanent head coach after firing Scott Frost in September. Frost ended his Nebraska coaching career with a 16-31 record.