Nebraska fires offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen

Nebraska head football coach Matt Rhule has fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen following a four-game losing streak. The decision came after the Cornhuskers suffered a 24-13 defeat against Illinois, which dropped the team to a 5-4 record.

Rhule expressed frustration with the team's offensive performance in a statement, noting that while Holgorsen is a strong leader with a fantastic offensive mind, the current offensive plan and execution are not working. The team had started the season 5-0 but has failed to score more than 17 points in each of its last four games.

Co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas will take over play-calling duties for the remainder of the season. Rhule indicated that he will continue to evaluate the program and may make additional staff changes at the conclusion of the season.