Nebraska HC Matt Rhule explains decision to fire offensive coordinator after Illin…
Nebraska · IllinoisThe latest setback raised further concerns about the Cornhuskers' offensive direction amid their slide down the Big Ten standings. Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)
The Athletic's Mitch Sherman shared Rhule's official statement Saturday on X, formerly Twitter, detailing the coach's reasoning behind the decision. “Like so many of you, I am angry, I am disappointed and I am frustrated with our results this season.
As the head coach, I am ultimately responsible for every aspect of our… Rhule accepted responsibility for every aspect of the program, including its wins and losses.
He identified the offensive plan and execution as areas that were not working for Nebraska , explaining that the team needed a different direction. The former West Virginia and Houston head coach had led the offense since his arrival.
KEY POINTS
- Nebraska HC Matt Rhule explains decision to fire offensive coordinator after Illinois loss.
- Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen on Saturday following the Cornhuskers’ 24-13 loss to Illinois , ending his tenure amid the program’s mounting offensive struggles.
- Nebraska generated 426 yards against Illinois but struggled to convert scoring opportunities.
- Holgorsen joined Nebraska during the 2024 season and subsequently received a two-year contract.