Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule has officially dismissed offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen following the Cornhuskers’ fourth consecutive defeat. The decision, announced Saturday, came in direct response to the team’s loss to Illinois and a troubling trend where Nebraska managed just 54 total points across four straight games. Rhule accepted full responsibility for the move in a public statement, acknowledging that while Holgorsen possesses a “fantastic offensive mind,” the current offensive plan and execution were “simply not working.”
Matt Rhule cites “execution issues” as Glenn Thomas takes over play-calling duties
The statistical decline underscores the urgency of the personnel change. Nebraska currently ranks 12th in the Big Ten and a dismal 96th nationally in scoring during conference play, averaging a mere 22.2 points per game. This offensive stagnation has left the Huskers vulnerable on the field, prompting Rhule to make a decisive shake-up to reignite the attack before the season concludes. The move signals a significant pivot in strategy as the coaching staff seeks to stabilize a unit that has struggled to find consistent rhythm against conference opponents.
Glenn Thomas, who serves as co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, will immediately assume play-calling responsibilities for the remainder of the season. Rhule emphasized that he will continue to evaluate the entire program through the end of the year, indicating that further adjustments may be on the horizon. For Holgorsen, the dismissal ends a tenure marked by high expectations but underwhelming results, while for the Huskers, the focus now shifts to whether a mid-season change can salvage their competitive standing in the Big Ten.
Source: Yahoo Sports
