Main Story: Nebraska fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen after the Cornhuskers’ fourth straight loss. Head coach Matt Rhule said the offense’s plan and execution weren’t working; co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas will take over playcalling. Rhule said he’ll continue evaluating the program and could make more changes.

By the Numbers
  • Nebraska started the season 5-0 before losing four straight.
  • During the losing streak, the Cornhuskers averaged 13.5 points per game; their defense allowed 19.5.
  • This season, Nebraska averages 30.2 points and 425 total yards per game.
Yes, But

Nebraska’s season-long offensive rankings are stronger than its recent results: the team ranks fourth in Big Ten rushing and fifth in total yards. But its four-game skid—and a blown 11-point fourth-quarter lead against Indiana—put pressure on the offense and the coaching staff.

State of Play
  • Thomas assumes playcalling duties following Holgorsen’s dismissal.
  • Nebraska’s next game is on the road against Rutgers, followed by matchups with Ohio State and Iowa.
What's Next

Rhule says he’ll keep evaluating the program through the rest of the season and afterward. Results in the upcoming games could shape whether further staff changes follow.

Bottom Line

The coaching change is an immediate response to Nebraska’s collapse in results, but the bigger test is whether a new playcaller can turn the offense’s season-long production into wins.