Nebraska fired offensive coordinator Dana HolgorsenSur3 Pete Nakos reported. The decision comes after the Cornhuskers suffered their fourth straight loss Friday night against Illinois.
Holgorsen had been with Nebraska since 2024, starting as a consultant before taking over as offensive coordinator later that year. He then remained in this role after taking over for Marcus Satterfield full-time in 2025. Previously, Holgorsen was the head coach of Houstonwhere he went 31-28 from 2019-23.
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Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule later announced Holgorsen’s departure, which comes in the middle of a four-game stretch in which the Huskers failed to score 20 or more points. Co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas will take over for the rest of the season.
“Like many of you, I am angry, I am disappointed and I am frustrated with our results this season,” Rhule said in a statement. “As head coach, I am ultimately responsible for all aspects of our program – including wins and losses – and it is my responsibility to make changes when they are warranted.
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“While there are many areas that need improvement, our offensive plan and execution is simply not working. Earlier today, I relieved offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen of his duties. As I recently shared, Dana has a fantastic offensive mind, is a strong leader and has done a great job here at Nebraska. But simply put, we need a change. Co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas will take over play-calling duties. game.”
After nine games this year, Nebraska ranks fifth in the Big Ten with 425 total offensive yards per game. The Cornhuskers also average 30.2 points, which ranks seventh in the Big Ten, but have failed to surpass 20 points in each game during the losing streak.
Before the skid, Nebraska was off to a 5-0 start and averaging 43.6 points. Since then, the Cornhuskers have gone 0-4 and scored 13.5 points per game. In Friday night’s road game against Illinois, NU racked up 425 yards of offense, but only tallied 13 points.
“The Nebraska fan base has high expectations and I embrace them, and I also know their passionate support for the young men in our program,” Rhule said. “I hope they continue to be there for our players with some very important games still to come. Our entire program is determined to finish this season strong.”
Nebraska will now prepare for its final three-game stretch of the 2026 season. The Huskers will head to Rutgers in Week 11 before the final home game of the season against Ohio State. This then sets up the rivalry match against Iowa to close things out.
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