Dana Holgorsen is officially out as Nebraska’s offensive coordinator. Head coach Matt Rhule announced the move Saturday, making it crystal clear he’s “angry” and “disappointed” with the team’s results so far this season, especially after four straight losses where the offense couldn’t even crack 20 points.
The Offense Was ‘Simply Not Working’
It’s been a brutal stretch for Nebraska’s offense. They’ve dropped four consecutive games, and in every single one of those losses, the team scored fewer than 20 points. That’s just not going to cut it, and Rhule obviously reached his breaking point. The head coach wasted no time making changes to try and turn this thing around, and Holgorsen is the first to go.
Matt Rhule Takes Responsibility, Demands Change
Rhule didn’t pull any punches in his statement, released Saturday. He expressed the raw frustration that fans are no doubt feeling, saying, “Like so many of you, I am angry, I am disappointed and I am frustrated with our results this season.” He put the responsibility squarely on his own shoulders, too, acknowledging, “As the head coach, I am ultimately responsible for every aspect of our program , including wins and losses , and it is my responsibility to make changes when they are warranted.” Rhule called out the core problem directly: “While there are many areas that need improvement, our offensive plan and execution is simply not working.”
This move signals a serious shake-up is underway. Rhule’s commitment to accountability and his frustration with the team’s offensive woes mean this isn’t just some small tweak. We’ll be watching closely to see what this change means for Nebraska’s attack and how they plan to climb out of this slump.
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
Leave a Reply