Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule opened signing day not with recruits, but with news of a major staff change. Defensive coordinator John Butler was let go.

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule wants to see as many Big Ten teams as possible make the College Football Playoff. As long as it is within reason, the Big Ten, in Rhule's opinion, shouldn't be the only conference enjoying the would-be benefits.

Scott Frost has filed a lawsuit against Nebraska over alleged unpaid buyout taxes, sparking fan backlash and turbulent exit from the program.