# Nebraska football coaching changes

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nebraska-football-coaching-changes
> Updated: 2026-11-09T17:42:21.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

Nebraska head football coach Matt Rhule fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen following a four-game losing streak. The decision followed a 24-13 defeat against Illinois, which left the team with a 5-4 record. Rhule noted that while Holgorsen is a strong leader, the offensive execution was not meeting expectations, specifically citing a failure to score more than 17 points in each of the last four games.

Co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas assumed play-calling duties for the remainder of the season. Rhule indicated he would take time to find a permanent replacement. Additionally, defensive coordinator Rob Aurich signed a two-year contract extension to maintain staff continuity.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-09: Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule fires offensive coordinator

Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule has fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen following a fourth straight loss, appointing Glenn Thomas as interim play-caller.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nebraska-football-coach-matt-rhule-fires-offensive-coordinator

### 2026-11-07: Nebraska fires offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen following a four-game losing streak and a 24-13 loss to Illinois.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/illinois-defeats-nebraska-24-13-in-college-football

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