Nebraska Cornhuskers

Nebraska fires OC Dana Holgorsen; Glenn Thomas takes over play-calling

Nebraska fires OC Dana Holgorsen; Glenn Thomas takes over play-calling

Matt Rhule dismissed Holgorsen after Nebraska’s loss to Illinois and four consecutive defeats; Glenn Thomas is taking over play-calling. The newest coverage repeats the decision and Rhule’s concerns about offensive execution, with no verified successor candidate or further staff change.

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Updated Nov 8, 2026