LINCOLN, Neb.(AP) — Nebraska announced a two-year contract extension with coach Matt Rhule on Thursday, adding salary bonuses for College Football Playoff appearances but leaving his base salary unchanged. The deal runs through the 2032 season.

Rhule is in his third season at Nebraska and there was speculation two weeks ago that he might be a candidate to fill the job at Penn State following James Franklin's firing.

“Coach Rhule has shown he is the right leader at the right time for Nebraska football," athletic director Troy Dannen said. “Our program has seen significant progress under Matt’s leadership, and at this stage in the evolution of the program continuity and stability are critical."

Last season, Rhule led Nebraska to its first winning season in eight years and first first bow

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