CHICAGO — Wake up. It’s football season. Well, it’s talking season. And for Nebraska, a long, quiet stretch under the radar is nearly over.The Huskers open preseason camp next week. Thursday, Matt Rhule, center Justin Evans, tight end Luke Lindenmeyer and cornerback Andrew Marshall take the stage in Chicago. Nebraska’s turn on Day 3 at Big Ten media days has arrived.Since the Huskers last played seven months ago at the conclusion of a 7-6 season, plenty has happened.Here’s a rundown of the most important developments so far in 2026 around Rhule’s program:Significant coaching shuffleBefore the season finale in 2025, Rhule dismissed John Butler as defensive coordinator, Donovan Raiola as offensive line coach and Terry Bradden as defensive line coach. In January, special teams coordinator Mike Ekeler departed for USC.Rhule hired Rob Aurich from San Diego State to lead the defense. The Huskers added Roy Manning, Corey Brown and Tyler Yelk as position coaches under Aurich. Geep Wade came from Georgia Tech to run the offensive line, along with Lonnie Teasley, formerly of South Carolina.Rhule elevated Brett Maher and Nick Humphrey to manage special teams.Among support staff moves, Mitch Cholewinski, who directed sports science, and Gus Felder, in charge of player development, left Nebraska.The shakeup puts Rhule in a challenging spot before his fourth season. Despite a September on the soft side, the schedule turns quickly against Big Ten competitors that include preseason league favorites Indiana, Oregon and Ohio State, all of which advanced to the College Football Playoff in 2025.An urgency has existed during this offseason for Rhule’s coaches — to implement their systems and to find a level of comfort alongside each other. If those efforts drag into October, it’s likely too late.Nebraska remained internally focusedIn the months before each of Rhule’s first three seasons with the Huskers, Nebraska regularly doubled down on shining and refining its image. Whether through social media or traditional media blitzes, public appearances or big talk from the coaches and players, rarely a month passed without a new campaign in the works.This year? We’re not hearing much.The Huskers unveiled new uniforms in June. Athletic director Troy Dannen launched the $600 million stadium renovation project. But most all of the bells and whistles disappeared in 2026. It’s strategic. The Huskers limped to the finish line last year, losing four of five games in November and December — the last three in lopsided style — after two-year starting QB Dylan Raiola was injured.