After an off week last week, the USC Trojans (4-5) are preparing for a big matchup against new Big Ten Conference neighbor Nebraska (5-4). It's a crucial game for USC football, given that the Trojans need two wins to gain bowl eligibility.

Herald's Tom Shatel and Evan Bland break down what Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule had to say ahead of the Husker football game against USC and recap Rhule's press conference after the bye week. Nebraska football comes out of its bye week still looking to end its losing streak and clinch bowl eligibility with a sixth win.

The state of Nebraska football was in its worst shape in two years following the loss to UCLA, and a challenging final three games were approaching. It’s been an eventful two weeks for Nebraska and UCLA since their last game.