Matt Rhule is a forward-thinking coach determined to lead his team to success. While earning his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Penn State, Rhule walked onto the football team as a linebacker, played four years under coach Joe Paterno, and was a three-time Penn State Scholar-Athlete. Later, he continued his education and completed his Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Buffalo in 2003.
Rhule has 10 years of head coaching experience under his belt between his time at Temple University, Baylor University, Carolina Panthers, and most recently Nebraska Cornhuskers. Under Rhule’s leadership, Baylor became the first Power 5 program to go from 11 losses (2017) to 11 wins (2019) within two seasons. He was named Big 12 Coach of the Year and AP Big 12 Coach of the Year (2019). Following his successful head coaching terms at Temple (2013-2016) and Baylor (2017-2019), leading both programs to consecutive bowl appearances in his last two seasons, Rhule was named Carolina Panthers head coach before transitioning to head coach at University of Nebraska—Lincoln.
Now entering his 25th year in a coaching position, Rhule has shared his determined mindset around coaching without the pressure of job status or winning every game. He shares how his main focus for his team’s success lies in inspiring his team to want to consistently improve and show up for one another, as well as the fans.
Interest/Speaking Topics Include: Optimism in the face of adversity; Forward-thinking approach to everything; Appreciation for every member of your team—both the big and small dogs.
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Penn State University.
Master’s degree in Educational Psychology, University of Buffalo, 2003.
Walked onto Penn State football team, played four years.
Played linebacker under Coach Joe Paterno at Penn State.
10 years of head coaching experience in college and NFL.
Led Baylor to 11 losses to 11 wins turnaround.
Named Big 12 Coach of the Year, 2019 at Baylor.
Led Temple and Baylor to consecutive bowl appearances, final seasons.
Named head coach for Nebraska Cornhuskers after Carolina Panthers tenure.
Three-time Penn State Scholar-Athlete while playing linebacker.
Focus on player development over winning every single game.
Inspires players to consistently improve, support each other, fans included.
Causes: Breast cancer awareness.
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