WAIT! WHAT?? Matt Rhule LEAVING Nebraska to COACH Alma Mater PENN STATE? / And NEW POWER RANKINGS!

Could Matt Rhule leave Nebraska for his alma mater Penn State after James Franklin's firing? The Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach didn't exactly shut down speculation about the vacant Nittany Lions position, raising eyebrows across Big Ten football.

We break down Rhule's carefully worded response about his Penn State ties, his $7.5 million annual salary through 2030, and whether the 5-1 and #25 ranked Cornhuskers coach would abandon Lincoln for Happy Valley. Our analysis covers Penn State's coaching search options, including potential targets like Jimbo Fisher and Marcus Freeman, plus why Rhule might not be the answer Nittany Lions fans expect. We also reveal our complete Big Ten power rankings with major movers after this week's action, highlight standout performances from Washington's Damon Williams Jr. and Indiana's Aiden Fisher, and discuss Wisconsin's continued struggles as Luke Fickell faces mounting pressure.

From Nebraska's playoff hopes to Penn State's coaching carousel, we examine how this potential move could reshape the Big Ten landscape and what it means for both programs moving forward.

Watch now to discover why Rhule's non-denial response has Nebraska fans worried and Penn State supporters wondering if their next coach is already in the conference.

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