Grab Your Popcorn: Netflix Sets Date for New Documentary Mountaineer Pride: The Matt Rhule Legacy
Netflix has officially announced the release date for its much-anticipated sports documentary, Mountaineer Pride: The Matt Rhule Legacy. Set to premiere on June 28, 2025, the film promises a compelling look at the journey, challenges, and triumphs of one of college footballโs most intriguing coaching figuresโMatt Rhule.
Known for his gritty leadership and ability to turn struggling programs into contenders, Rhuleโs story is one of perseverance, vision, and heart. The documentary traces his football roots, his early coaching stints, and his dramatic transformations at Temple and Baylor, culminating in his current tenure as head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Narrated by a mix of former players, fellow coaches, and sports analysts, Mountaineer Pride provides exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and emotional interviews that chart Rhuleโs rise in the college football ranks. The film doesn’t shy away from the highs and lowsโhighlighting both his celebrated rebuilding seasons and the intense scrutiny he faced during tougher stretches.
The documentaryโs title, Mountaineer Pride, pays homage to Rhuleโs time as a linebacker at Penn State and his coaching roots in Pennsylvaniaโwhere he developed his trademark blue-collar ethos. However, it also nods to the pride and spirit he instilled in every program he touched, from the Owls to the Bears and now the Huskers.
Netflix’s announcement quickly set social media abuzz, with fans and sports commentators alike expressing excitement for what many believe could be one of the most inspirational football documentaries in recent memory.
โThis is more than football. Itโs about leadership, belief, and building something from the ground up,โ said one former player in the official trailer, which dropped alongside the release date. The trailer also teases game-day sidelines, intimate family moments, and locker-room speeches that show Rhuleโs raw passion and commitment.
With Netflixโs growing investment in sports storytellingโfrom Quarterback to UntoldโMountaineer Pride adds to a slate that captures not just athletic achievements, but the human stories behind them.
Whether you’re a die-hard Cornhuskers fan, a sports documentary junkie, or someone who simply appreciates a story of grit and growth, this is one to mark on your calendar.
So grab your popcorn, because on June 28, Netflix invites you to witness the rise of a coach who redefined college football cultureโone locker room at a time.
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