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Nebraska Offensive Coordinator Dana Holgorsen Fired, HC Matt Rhule Says

Nebraska cited poor offensive execution after 54 points in four straight losses, and Glenn Thomas will call plays for the Huskers.

  • On Saturday, Nebraska fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen one day after the Cornhuskers' 24-13 loss to Illinois extended their losing streak to four games.
  • Head coach Matt Rhule announced the decision, stating that the team's "offensive plan and execution is simply not working" after the offensive struggles during the slide.
  • Nebraska currently ranks 96th nationally in scoring, averaging 22.2 points per game, and has failed to exceed 20 points in each of their four consecutive losses.
  • Co-Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas will assume play-calling duties immediately, tasked with revitalizing the struggling offense during the remainder of the season.
  • Rhule noted he will continue to evaluate the program as the team prepares to face Rutgers next Saturday before closing Big Ten play with two ranked opponents.
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Dana Holgorsen fired as Nebraska's offensive coordinator after losing streak reaches 4 games

Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen has been fired after the Cornhuskers' losing streak stretched to four games with Friday's loss at Illinois.

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