Just two days after Nebraska climbed in the Big Ten Power Rankings with a gritty win over Michigan State, head coach Matt Rhule ’s Cornhuskers made another statement, this time on the road in a 34-31 victory over Maryland.

The result not only improved Nebraska’s football team record but also silenced one of the narratives that had surrounded the program throughout his tenure.

Following the dramatic finish, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Rhule’s emphatic postgame message :

“Nebraska coach Matt Rhule after winning at Maryland: ‘The narrative that we lose close games is over.’” The win snapped a pattern of heartbreakers that had haunted the Cornhuskers over the past few seasons, marking a turning point for a team determined to change its identity under Rhule. Article Continues Below

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