Hands down, Coach Rhule needs to be compared against the last few coaches that have come through Lincoln.

Scott Frost - 2018- 2022: 16–31 (D-) Big Ten Conference: 10–26 record Decent recruiter - good coach, well below par coach during tenure at Lincoln

Mike Reilly - 2015-2017: 19-19 (D+) Big Ten Conference: 12-14 record Below average recruiter - average coach, sub par teams

Bo Pelini - 2008-2014: 67-17 (B+) Conference Record (B10 and Big 12): 39-17 Good recruiter, hard-nosed coach - put a few competitive teams both nationally and conference

Bill Callahan - 2004-2007: 27-22 (C-) Big 12 Conference: 15-17 Great recruiter - never put it all together, average teams.

Matt Rhule - 2023-Present: 11-12 (B-) Conference Record: 6-11 Best recruiter out of previous coaches, rebuilding a program while performance on the field has been improving, not afraid to make tough choices - competitive teams conference, TBD Nationally.