Friday afternoon’s rivalry game between No. 17 Iowa and Nebraska delivered some chaotic entertainment, whether you think this is incredible football or one of the worst excuses for it. There were a handful of huge plays, weird plays, blocked field goals and a lot of punts — but fans loved and expected that last one, of course.
There was also a moment during the second quarter when Cornhuskers coach Matt Rhule was wildly gesturing as his team desperately tried not to end its final first-half drive with a punt. (Nebraska still ended up punting.)
It was a puzzling moment for anyone watching and wondering exactly what Rhule was trying to express and even had the CBS Sports broadcast crew wondering: “I don’t know what Matt Rhule’s doing there.”
"I don't know what Matt Rhule was doing there." 😂 pic.twitter.com/kalFatIsmi
— CBS Sports College Football 🏈 (@CBSSportsCFB) November 24, 2023
In a wacky game with a shockingly low over/under, this moment from Rhule stood out and quickly became a Thanksgiving meme.
Me reaching for the last scoop of banana pudding at Thanksgiving. https://t.co/DK72afkB2J
— Kyle Ocker (@Kyle_Ocker) November 24, 2023
Trying to reach for the last dinner roll before your siblings do at the Thanksgiving table https://t.co/S4XccoSXZc
— The Transfer Portal CFB (@TPortalCFB) November 24, 2023
My kid trying to reach her toys on the kitchen counter: https://t.co/5McyuZg2Xh
— Code-E (@CodyLBryant) November 24, 2023
Me trying to wave down the bartender after my 4th tequila shot https://t.co/0WnAEDMAOC
— Karter Longie (@karterlongie) November 24, 2023
“And yesterday I was like, I can’t reach the turkey, bring it closer”
— Damien Williams (@dayman23) November 24, 2023
My digestive system this morning https://t.co/MIPzC2H0Iy
— Mongo Lloyd (@MachismoAutismo) November 24, 2023
Me reaching over the table for my 6th dinner roll. https://t.co/YBBSFU2Yi4
— Walter Fitzsimmons (@waltywalt17) November 24, 2023
Me going for another roll! https://t.co/LwbrP8A51l
— Rhule Them All (ScNOTty Frost) (@ScNOTty_Frost) November 24, 2023
Trying to get the last piece of thanksgiving turkey
— Frederick Radz (@ERadziunas) November 24, 2023
https://t.co/B9nGWYQfvO pic.twitter.com/ciG4CZiwH2
— Greg McManus (@gregmclnk) November 24, 2023
Me trying to clean the very top of the window without a ladder https://t.co/nRLtPyzhJl
— Vinsanity (@beefcake_180) November 24, 2023
Tryna grab the last piece of pie from Unc https://t.co/6ZiqHV0jba
— Bob Saccamano (@GregGlockovich) November 24, 2023