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Nebraska fires offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen after four straight losses
Nebraska fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen after the Cornhuskers lost four straight games.
The decision came a day after a 24-13 loss to Illinois left Nebraska with a 5-4 record.
The Huskers averaged 13.5 points during the losing streak, after scoring at least 31 in each of their first five wins.
Coach Matt Rhule said the offense’s plan and execution were not working and that he was responsible for making changes.
Co-offensive coordinator Glenn Thomas will take over play-calling; he has also coached Nebraska’s quarterbacks since 2024.
Nebraska has three games left, starting with a road game against Rutgers next Saturday, followed by games against Ohio State and Iowa.
Rhule will keep evaluating the program and said he may make further changes as Nebraska tries to finish the season strongly.
Nebraska fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen after four consecutive losses.
Coach Matt Rhule said the team’s offensive plan and execution were not working.
The Huskers averaged 13.5 points per game during the losing streak.
Co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas will take over play-calling duties.
Nebraska fell to 5-4 after losing 24-13 to Illinois on Friday.
- Who
- Nebraska fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen. Matt Rhule announced the change.
- What
- Holgorsen was dismissed after four consecutive losses. Glenn Thomas will take over play-calling.
- When
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, the day after Nebraska’s loss to Illinois.
- Where
- Nebraska.
- Why
- Rhule said the offense’s plan and execution were not working after the team averaged 13.5 points per game during its four-game losing streak.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Holgorsen took over as Nebraska’s offensive coordinator for the final four games of the season.
Nebraska opened with five straight wins.
Nebraska lost to Indiana, Oregon, Washington and Illinois in four consecutive games.
Nebraska lost 24-13 on the road to Illinois.
Nebraska announced Holgorsen’s dismissal and gave Thomas play-calling duties.
- Losing streak
- 4 consecutive losses
- Points during streak
- 13.5 per game
- Record after Illinois loss
- 5-4
- Illinois result
- Nebraska lost 24-13
- Interim play-caller
- Glenn Thomas
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What people are saying
Like so many of you, I am angry, I am disappointed and I am frustrated with our results this season.
While there are many areas that need improvement, our offensive plan and execution is simply not working.
The Nebraska fan base has high expectations and I embrace them, and I also know of their passionate support of the young men in our program.