Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule announced the firing of offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen on Saturday following a 24-13 loss to Illinois that extended the Huskers' losing streak to four games and dropped their record to 5-4 after a 5-0 start.
Rhule said in a statement that he was "angry, disappointed and frustrated" with the team's results and took responsibility for the change. He praised Holgorsen's offensive mind and leadership but said the offensive plan and execution were not working.
Nebraska averaged 13.5 points per game during the skid after scoring 31 or more in each of its first five wins. The offense has struggled since a fourth-quarter collapse against Indiana, and the defense has performed admirably.
Co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas will assume play-calling duties for the final three games of the season. Thomas has served as co-OC under Holgorsen since 2024 and previously held offensive coordinator roles at UNLV and Arizona State, as well as working under Rhule at Temple and Baylor.
Holgorsen, 55, a former head coach at West Virginia and Houston, joined Nebraska in 2024 and now exits after just under three seasons. He will seek a new position for 2027.
