A remarkable number of high-profile coaching changes have marked this college football season. There have also been a few bright sparks of hope.

Matt Rhule has agreed to a two-year contract extension with Nebraska that takes his contract with the Cornhuskers through 2032, sources confirmed to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz and Richard Johnson.  Rhule was expected to be one of the leading candidates for the Penn State job -- he played linebacker for the Nittany Lions from 1994-1997 -- but instead he joins Indiana's Curt Cignetti in inking an extension that will take him out of the running for the vacancy in State College.

Matt Rhule is officially staying at Nebraska. Rhule and Nebraska agreed to an extension, officially announced Thursday morning. Below are statements from Athlet

Nebraska has announced a two-year contract extension with coach Matt Rhule, adding bonuses for College Football Playoff appearances.

Matt Rhule is out of the running for Penn State's coaching job as he's reportedly being given a multi-year contract extension at the University of Nebraska. Rhule, a Penn State alum, was a popular name being thrown around as a possible replacement in Happy Valley after James Franklin was fired.

The No. 23 USC Trojans are 6-2 following a big win on the road against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. It was a close, low-scoring game, and after the matchup, Nebraska coach Matt Rhule addressed the defensive adjustments the team made to stop the run.

The Cornhuskers coach, now in his third season with the program, agreed to a two-year deal that will keep him in Lincoln, Neb., through 2032.

The Cornhuskers locked in Matt Rhule for additional seasons, and are now welcoming a big visitor for Saturday's game against USC.

Matt Rhule's new extension at Nebraska took some pressure off its coach, which could give the Huskers a boost when they play USC. This just got spicy

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule is expected to sign a contract extension to stay in Lincoln, keeping him from joining Penn State.

Matt Rhule and the Nebraska Cornhuskers decided to cut anything visually flashy for their USC Trojans face-off. Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen, earlier this season, had embraced the color red.