Nebraska football has officially parted ways with offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen, according to reporting from the Carriker Chronicles.
The program has named Glenn Thomas as the interim offensive coordinator for the remainder of the season. This move marks the latest in a series of staff changes under head coach Matt Rhule, who has now cycled through three offensive coordinators, three defensive coordinators, and four special teams coordinators during his tenure.
The decision to move on from Holgorsen comes as the Huskers’ offensive output has plummeted. According to data cited by Yahoo Sports from Max Olson, the team has managed just 37 points across 39 offensive drives since holding a 17-6 fourth-quarter lead against Indiana.
Prior to that specific stretch, Nebraska had maintained a top-three ranking in the Big Ten for points per drive. This statistical collapse serves as the primary catalyst for the current staff shake-up.
Adam Carriker, speaking on the Carriker Chronicles, pointed to specific play-calling failures as evidence of the team’s internal disarray. During the loss to Illinois, the coaching staff opted for an empty backfield on a critical fourth-and-one situation instead of utilizing a power formation. Carriker argued that such decisions unnecessarily complicate the game for an offense already struggling to find its rhythm.
While the offense falters, the Nebraska defense has largely held its ground. Illinois was limited to 84 rushing yards in their recent victory, with 29 of those coming on a fake field goal play.
Outside of that specific trick play, the defense held the opponent to just 55 yards on the ground. Despite this performance, Carriker noted that the team cannot rely on the defense to carry the program indefinitely, highlighting the growing disparity between the two sides of the ball.
The instability within the coaching staff remains a central point of contention for fans. Carriker questioned how the program can establish a consistent identity when the leadership roles are in constant flux.
The frustration is compounded by the timing of the firing; Rhule had publicly praised Holgorsen just days before the decision to relieve him of his duties was finalized. This contradiction has left observers questioning the long-term vision for the offense and whether the head coach is surrounding himself with the right personnel.
Nebraska has invested heavily in its football program, but money alone isn’t producing results. The Huskers are being outperformed by programs they should be able to compete with.
This sentiment echoes a broader concern regarding the program’s trajectory. Comparing the current offensive production to the era under Scott Frost, Carriker noted that fans were promised tangible progress, yet the scoreboard has failed to reflect that shift. The debate now centers on whether the program is stuck in a cycle of repeating the same fundamental errors.
It is unclear whether this change is sufficient to spark a turnaround. As Carriker emphasized, firing an offensive coordinator is a visible move, but it does not automatically address the underlying issues that fall under the head coach’s purview. The pressure now shifts to how the team performs in the remaining games on the schedule.
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