Nebraska just pulled the trigger: Offensive Coordinator Dana Holgorsen is out, fired by coach Matt Rhule after the Huskers dropped their fourth straight game, a brutal 24-13 loss to Illinois. This move comes with the team now sitting at a disappointing 5-4 record, and frankly, something had to give.
Rhule’s Frustration Boils Over
Coach Rhule didn’t mince words, letting everyone know exactly how he felt. He put out a statement saying, “Like so many of you, I am angry, I am disappointed and I am frustrated with our results this season.” He owned the responsibility, as any head coach should, stating he’s “ultimately responsible for every aspect of our program” and that he needs to “make changes when they are warranted.” The core issue, according to Rhule? “Our offensive plan and execution is simply not working.” While he gave credit to Holgorsen’s “fantastic offensive mind,” “strong leader,” and “great work,” the message was clear: “we need a change.” Co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas is stepping up to take over play-calling duties immediately.
The Collapse After a Hot Start
This decision didn’t come out of nowhere. Nebraska started the season looking like a legitimate force, pushing to a dominant 5-0 record with impressive wins over Michigan State and Maryland. During that opening stretch, their offense was humming, putting up at least 31 points in every single one of those five games. But then the Big Ten schedule got tough. And when it did, the offense completely stalled out. The Huskers haven’t scored more than 17 points in *any* of their last four games, which is just wild. They’ve lost to Indiana, Oregon, Washington, and now the Illini, and three of those losses were by just one score. It’s a brutal slide, and that offensive production, or lack thereof, is absolutely the biggest reason.
This team needs a spark, and fast. With Glenn Thomas now at the helm for play-calling, all eyes are on how this offense responds. Can they get back to the 30-plus point performances they showed early in the season, or will this change be too little, too late?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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