# Matt Rhule's Lanterns Cameo

> Nebraska coach Matt Rhule made a random cameo in HBO's Lanterns finale.
- Title: Matt Rhule's Lanterns Cameo · Men's Health | Shortify
- Summary: Nebraska coach Matt Rhule made a random cameo in HBO's Lanterns finale. Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule appeared in HBO's Lanterns season finale as a…
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- Source: Men's Health — https://menshealth.com/entertainment/a74052956/lanterns-hbo-matt-rhule
- Author: Evan Romano
- Published: 2026-10-06T18:09:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: matt rhule, lanterns, hbo, nebraska football, coaching staff, season finale
## Lanterns finale cameo
Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule made a random cameo in HBO's Lanterns season finale.
## Why Matt Rhule appeared
Lanterns showrunner Chris Mundy is a Nebraska native and a big fan of the football team.
## Rhule's role in episode
Rhule appeared to hand Noah a Nebraska hat and invite him to join his team.
## Rhule's reaction
Rhule said, 'Great show, by the way, I’ve enjoyed trying to catch it here and there'.

> Great show, by the way, I’ve enjoyed trying to catch it here and there
## Why it happened
Rhule accepted an offer to shoot a scene in summer 2025 after becoming friends with showrunner Chris Mundy.
## Similar past cameo
In The Sopranos, Tony Gandolfini met New York Jets coach Eric Mangini at a restaurant.
## What happens next
Rhule may appear in future HBO shows as a cameo.
## Key takeaway

Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule appeared in HBO's Lanterns season finale as a cameo.