Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen after a 24-13 loss to Illinois extended the Huskers' losing streak to four games. Co-offensive coordinator Glenn Thomas will take over play-calling for the remainder of the season.
Nebraska fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen on Saturday, one day after the Cornhuskers lost 24-13 to Illinois, marking their fourth straight loss. Head coach Matt Rhule announced the change in a statement.
Rhule said Nebraska's offensive plan and execution were "simply not working." He stated, "Like so many of you, I am angry, I am disappointed and I am frustrated with our results this season." Rhule added that he is ultimately responsible for every aspect of the program and that it is his responsibility to make changes when warranted.
Rhule described Holgorsen as having "a fantastic offensive mind" and being "a strong leader," but said, "simply, we need a change." Co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas will take over play-calling duties for the remainder of the regular season.
Nebraska opened the season with five straight wins but has since lost to Indiana, Oregon, Washington and Illinois. The Huskers scored 31 or more points in each of their first five games but have failed to score more than 17 in any of the four consecutive defeats. Over the last four games, Nebraska has averaged 13.5 points per game.
In Friday's loss to Illinois, Nebraska put up 425 yards of offense but managed just 13 points. The team came away with points on just two of its nine possessions against the Illini.
Nebraska will return to action next Saturday against Rutgers in Piscataway, New Jersey. The Huskers are 5-4 overall and 2-4 in Big Ten play. Rhule said he hopes fans will continue to support the players through the remaining games and that the program is determined to finish the season strong.
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