Rhule says Nebraska must finish games as Huskers prepare for Washington
LINCOLN, Neb — Nebraska coach Matt Rhule said the Huskers’ focus this week is on improving in the moments that have decided their last two games. Nebraska enters Saturday’s game against Washington at 5-2 after fourth-quarter losses to Indiana and Oregon. Rhule said the team’s effort and physicality have not been the problem, but coaches and players need to execute better when games are on the line. “I think we’ve got to do a better job as coaches,” Rhule said Monday. “I’ve given our guys a plan to win in the fourth quarter and win in the winning moments.” Nebraska led Oregon 14-6 entering the fourth quarter before the Ducks scored the game-winning touchdown with 28 seconds remaining. Rhule said Oregon disrupted the offense’s plans, and Nebraska did not have enough answers for its players to execute. The Huskers are coming off a bye week, which Rhule said came at a useful time for…
