Those modest rankings for the Trojans, Hawkeyes, Wolverines and Huskies make their paths to the playoff fairly clear; they will likely need to win out and finish the regular season at 10-2 in order to clinch a berth.

The opposing coaches have never met, but their are bonded through UCLA by the Skipper family tree of coaching.

Matt Rhule is out of the running for Penn State's coaching job as he's reportedly being given a multi-year contract extension at the University of Nebraska. Rhule, a Penn State alum, was a popular name being thrown around as a possible replacement in Happy Valley after James Franklin was fired.

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule is expected to sign a contract extension to stay in Lincoln, keeping him from joining Penn State.

LINCOLN—With a quarter of the season still to play out, Nebraska football is turning to a true freshman at quarterback. After Dylan Raiola guided the Big Red as

Nebraska has announced a two-year contract extension with coach Matt Rhule, adding bonuses for College Football Playoff appearances.

Nebraska Football Head Coach Matt Rhule signs contract extension to stay at Nebraska amid Penn State coaching rumors.

These next three games are some of the most important time for our team and for our program,’ says the Huskers' head football coach.

At Thursday's news conference, Husker Head Coach Matt Rhule gave an update on quarterback Dylan Raiola's season-ending injury. "Talked to him last night, seems like he's in good spirits," Rhule said. He said Raiola got out of surgery yesterday for the broken fibula he suffered against USC.