Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen on Saturday following the Cornhuskers' 24-13 loss to Illinois, ending his tenure amid the program's mounting offensive struggles.
The decision came less than 24 hours after the Cornhuskers suffered their fourth straight loss, dropping to 5-4 after opening the season with five consecutive wins.
Nebraska generated 426 yards against Illinois but struggled to convert scoring opportunities. The latest setback raised further concerns about the Cornhuskers' offensive direction amid their slide down the Big Ten standings.
The Athletic's Mitch Sherman shared Rhule's official statement Saturday on X, formerly Twitter, detailing the coach's reasoning behind the decision.
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Article Continues BelowNebraska has fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen.
Statement from coach Matt Rhule:
“Like so many of you, I am angry, I am disappointed and I am frustrated with our results this season. As the head coach, I am ultimately responsible for every aspect of our…
— Mitch Sherman (@mitchsherman) November 7, 2026