Nebraska fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen on Saturday. The move came after the Huskers suffered a fourth straight loss at Illinois on Friday night.
Holgorsen joined Nebraska during the 2024 season as a consultant before officially becoming the OC. Before joining the Huskers, he was head coach at Houston from 2019-2023 and went 31-28.
Nebraska coach Matt Rhule announced the change after the Huskers failed to score 20 or more points during the four-game losing streak. Quarterback coach Glenn Thomas will take over play-calling for the remainder of the season.
In a statement to the media, Rhule expressed his anger over the team's performance during the four-game losing streak and believed that changes were needed.
“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 program—including wins and losses—and it is my responsibility to make changes when they are warranted. While there are many areas that need improvement, our offensive plan and execution is simply not working. Earlier today, I relieved offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen of his duties. As I have recently shared, Dana has a fantastic offensive mind, he is a strong leader, and he has done great work here at Nebraska. But simply, we need a change. Co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas will take over play-calling duties."
Now Matt Rhule will begin his search for his third offensive coordinator since becoming the head coach at Nebraska. The Huskers debut a new-look offense at Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 11:30 a.m. CT.
Find social media reactions to the firing below.
The full statement
Nebraska has fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen.
— Mitch Sherman (@mitchsherman) November 7, 2026
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…
Ego involved
There’s a coordinator who is no longer with the team that everyone believes is because of egos. While that may be the case, it may not be the ego you believe. I’d encourage you to look at the career path of said coordinator
— ChiTownSker (@SoCalSker) November 7, 2026
Forced to run things?
It could not possibly matter less. Dana Holgorsen has been doing this for over thirty years. He is, as Rhule said, one of the best minds of his generation. He truly is.
— Matt Burnell (@mdburnell) November 7, 2026
Being one of the best minds of your generation is irrelevant if you're being forced to run things you cannot… https://t.co/8h1Zofiy0t
Glenn Thomas
While firing Dana Holgerson was necessary, I don’t think it solves anything. Glenn Thomas taking over play-calling doesn’t move the needle for me.
— 247Huskers (@247Huskers) November 7, 2026
A harsh reality
Nebraska in November since joining the Big Ten in 2011:
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) November 7, 2026
Bo Pelini 10-6
Mike Riley 4-7
Scott Frost 3-8*
Matt Rhule 2-11
*Excludes 2020 COVID season pic.twitter.com/W4KvCuCXzX
Nothing will change
I’m not saying that firing Dana Holgorsen is the wrong decision. The offense is unacceptable and change is warranted
— Coach Ben Aude ☠️ (@CoachAude) November 1, 2026
I’m just saying, nothing is going to change. 2 OC’s, 3 DC’s, 3 STC’s.
Both OC’s have had the exact same issues, 2/3 STC’s have struggled. Is this not a HC issue?
Not a great track record
Matt Rhule has now had Joe Brady and Dana Holgorsen as play callers and fired them both during the season. I guess they must have been the problem! https://t.co/KKU3oYAoiq
— Heath Cline (@heathradio) November 7, 2026
True statement
Matt Rhule called Dana Holgorsen "one of the best offensive minds of our generation" 5 days ago lmao https://t.co/GVJ7ZXp3oq
— lukezim (@lukezim) November 7, 2026
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