Nebraska fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen after four straight losses exposed a stalled offense. Coach Matt Rhule handed play-calling duties to co-coordinator and quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas, who will lead the offense for the final three games.

By the Numbers
  • Nebraska is 5-4 after opening the season 5-0.
  • The Huskers averaged 13.5 points during their four-game losing streak.
  • Nebraska scored at least 31 points in each of its first five wins, but hasn’t reached 20 in any loss.
  • The team has three games left in the regular season.
Yes, But

Rhule called Holgorsen a strong leader with a “fantastic offensive mind,” but said the offensive plan and execution were not working. Nebraska’s defense has held up, leaving the struggling offense as the main obstacle to ending the skid.

What's Next

Thomas gets the final three games to steady the offense and make a case for the full-time job as Nebraska tries to salvage its season.

Bottom Line

The change puts the offense in new hands, but Nebraska’s late-season turnaround will depend on whether Thomas can restore the scoring that powered its promising start.