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**I-80 LIVE Podcast Debates Matt Rhule’s Potential Move to Penn State**
Lincoln, NE – Could Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule be eyeing a return to his alma mater, Penn State? That’s the question debated on this week’s “I-80 LIVE” podcast, featuring Josh Peterson and Jack Mitchell. The discussion revolved around the potential departure of current Penn State coach James Franklin and whether Rhule would be a viable candidate to replace him.
Peterson expressed skepticism, stating that Rhule likely wouldn’t be Penn State’s first choice, citing Rhule’s record against top-ranked teams. He argued that Penn State might be looking for a coach with a different profile than Franklin, suggesting Rhule, like Franklin, is primarily a “culture guy.”
Mitchell, while largely agreeing, acknowledged the possibility of Rhule becoming a more attractive candidate if Nebraska experiences significant success. He also pointed to a recent article on Onward State, which listed Rhule as a potential Franklin replacement.
The podcast hosts also explored other potential candidates for the Penn State job, including Lane Kiffin and even LSU’s Brian Kelly, before concluding that the job itself is now a harder one. They debated the likelihood of Franklin leaving, speculating he might return to the SEC.
Ultimately, both Peterson and Mitchell agreed that while not impossible, Rhule’s move to Penn State remains unlikely. The full discussion, along with previews of Nebraska’s upcoming game, is available to I-80 Club subscribers.
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