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Matt Rhule targets elite DC in high-stakes interview for Nebraska job

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3 months ago

December 6, 2025

Matt Rhule targets elite DC in high-stakes interview for Nebraska job

Since Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule fired John Butler earlier this week, things have been relatively quiet. However, the situation got quite a bit louder on Friday night with reports that Toledo defensive coordinator Vence Kehres is in town to interview for the job.

On3’s Steve Sipple was the first to announce the reported interview with Kehres, who has been right at the top of the list of most sought-after DC by Husker fans since the job opened. He also happens to be one of the best coordinators in the MAC and was a Broyles Award Nominee for best assistant coach in the country.

Kehres’ unit ranks in the top 10 nationally in several major statistical categories, including total defense, scoring defense, rush defense, pass defense, defensive pass efficiency, defensive stop rate, and third-down conversion defense.

Nebraska football may be zeroing in on Vince Kehres for defensive coordinator

For those who might be a bit worried that his defensive statistics are skewed by going up against MAC opposition, Toledo defenders have earned All-MAC honors 31 times since his arrival in 2020, while four were selected in the NFL Draft, including first-round selection Quinyon Mitchell in 2024 and third-round pick Darius Alexander in 2025.

In the just wrapped up 2025 early signing day, Toledo finished with the top class in the MAC, with 13 of the 24 signees coming on the defensive side of the ball.

For now, it’s not clear if this is a situation where a good interview would mean Kehres is hired, or this is just the beginning of what will be a much longer process.

With Phil Snow as the interim DC for the Nebraska bowl game and the early signing day now in the books, the Huskers likely aren’t going to rush in naming the replacement for John Butler.

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Huskers/OSU game three canceled

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2 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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The third matchup this weekend between No. 9 Nebraska and No. 21 Oklahoma State was canceled Sunday due to expected bad weather in the Stillwater, Okla., area. The Cowgirls won the first matchup Thursday, 2-1 in 11 innings, while the Cornhuskers won Saturday, 4-3. The game will not be made up.

Nebraska now prepares for its home opener Thursday at Bowlin Stadium as the Huskers take on South Dakota State in a doubleheader. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m.

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Nebraska State Patrol investigates attempted murder/suicide in Kearney County

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14 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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Nebraska State Patrol investigates attempted murder/suicide in Kearney County

MINDEN, Neb. (KSNB) – The Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Kearney County Sheriff’s Office and Kearney County Attorney’s Office, is investigating an attempted murder/suicide in rural Kearney County.

The Kearney County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene Saturday afternoon.

According to NSP, three children and a woman had gunshot wounds, with the woman found dead.

The three children were transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney and treated for their injuries. Two of the children have since been transported to Children’s Hospital in Omaha.

NSP said all three children are expected to survive. The children are all under the age of 12.

This investigation is ongoing. Law enforcement said there is no ongoing threat to the public.

According to NSP, names are not being released at this time to protect the identities of the victims.

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UNK Students Selected for Nebraska Intercollegiate Band – Sandhills Express

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February 28, 2026

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UNK Students Selected for Nebraska Intercollegiate Band – Sandhills Express

Ten UNK students will perform with other outstanding instrumentalists from across the state as part of the 2026 Nebraska Intercollegiate Band. Front row, from left: Olivia Kohmetscher, Kaia Johnson, Douglas Davidchik, Micah Feddersen and Avery Reitz. Back row, from left: Evan Porter, Ike Smith, Kaitlyn Obrecht, Cameron Grafel and Chloe Harms. (Courtesy UNK, Click to enlarge)

KEARNEY, Neb – Ten students will represent the University of Nebraska at Kearney as members of the 2026 Nebraska Intercollegiate Band.

They’ll perform 11:30 a.m. March 7 in Kimball Recital Hall on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus as part of the 65th annual Nebraska State Bandmasters Association convention. The concert is free and open to the public.

The Nebraska Intercollegiate Band includes outstanding instrumentalists from colleges and universities across the state. Students selected for the honor spend time rehearsing together in Lincoln before performing for the public. This year’s ensemble is led by guest conductor Donald McKinney, director of bands at Indiana University.

“Rehearsing and performing in the Nebraska Intercollegiate Band will be an excellent opportunity for experiential learning,” said professor Duane Bierman, director of bands at UNK. “Not only will these students get a great musical experience but they will also get a chance to expand their network and grow their interpersonal skills.”

Students representing UNK include:
Broken Bow – Cameron Grafel, horn
Columbus – Douglas Davidchik, clarinet
Elm Creek – Chloe Harms, euphonium
Grand Island – Olivia Kohmetscher, tenor saxophone
Kearney – Ike Smith, trumpet
Kearney – Micah Feddersen, trumpet
Kearney – Avery Reitz, string bass and tuba
La Vista – Kaitlyn Obrecht, piano
Minden – Evan Porter, percussion
Ravenna – Kaia Johnson, flute