David Pollack names college football powerhouse paying raises for losses

Nebraska has extended head coach Matt Rhule's contract through 2032, despite recent criticism. The extension, announced after a 21-17 loss to USC, includes a significant increase in Rhule's buyout from $5 million to $15 million, effectively removing him from the coaching carousel. College football analyst David Pollack criticized the timing, pointing out Rhule's 1-8 record in November and 2-24 career record against ranked teams. Nebraska justified the extension by citing progress under Rhule’s leadership and a need for stability after years of instability. Highlights of the contract include a salary escalator that increases Rhule’s base salary by $1 million for each College Football Playoff appearance. Currently, Rhule’s average annual salary of $11.7 million places him among the highest-paid coaches in college football. Despite the loss to USC, which dropped Nebraska to a 6-3 record and marked their 29th consecutive defeat against ranked opponents, Rhule expressed