Clearly, bettors have no concerns about any potential distractions hanging over the Nebraska football team this week.

The Huskers have climbed to 9-point favorites in Friday night’s game at Minnesota — a sharp rise from the opening line, which favored NU by four.

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule has been prominent in headlines and on social media this week after being linked to the head-coaching job at Penn State, where he was a walk-on and later graduated.

On Monday, Rhule addressed the topic directly . He acknowledged his love for his alma mater while also emphasizing how much he enjoys coaching — and raising a family — in Lincoln.

Nebraska (5-1) has been favored in every game this season but has covered the spread in only two: against Akron and Houston Christian.

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