Matt Rhule draws the line after fan verbally attacks his 13-year-old daughter following latest Nebraska loss

Fox News · Trey Wallace · 2026-11-02 20:01 UTC

Matt Rhule revealed a fan cursed at his 13-year-old daughter after Nebraska's latest collapse, saying he'd consider retiring over family harassment.

Matt Rhule knows the coaching world will test your ability to keep moving forward during difficult times. But when someone involves your family, a line has been crossed — one that is difficult to explain to those who did not sign up for the job.

We see it far too often. That is no excuse for fans who target the families of college football coaches. The social media backlash, trash talk at school and verbal shots from fans who believe they are entitled to voice their opinions because they paid for a ticket — the list goes on.

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