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Coverage dated November 7, 2026

Nebraska Makes Major Coaching Change After Fourth Straight Loss

Headline from Newsweek

Nebraska fired Dana Holgorsen after four straight losses. Matt Rhule says change is needed as Glenn Thomas takes over play-calling

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10 articles, oldest first.

  1. Independent Journal Review

    Nebraska Fires Offensive Coordinator Holgorsen After Four Losses (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Nebraska coach Matt Rhule fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen after the Cornhuskers’ fourth straight loss, citing a struggling offensive plan and execution. Co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas will take over play-calling duties as Rhule continues to evaluate the progr…

  2. The Dominion Post

    Former WVU head coach Dana Holgorsen fired as OC at Nebraska (opens The Dominion Post)

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    The Dominion Post's feed description

    Former West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen was fired as the offensive coordinator at Nebraska on Saturday in the wake of the Cornhuskers’ loss at Illinois 24-13 on Friday. “Like so many of you, I am angry, I am disappointed and I am frustrated with our results this season,” coach Matt Rhule said…

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Dana Holgorsen fired as Nebraska's offensive coordinator after losing streak reaches 4 games (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen has been fired after the Cornhuskers' losing streak stretched to four games with Friday's loss at Illinois

  4. New York Post

    Nebraska fires offensive coordinator with season spiraling into ugly collapse (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Nebraska fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen after a 4-game losing streak. Glenn Thomas will take over play-calling duties.

  5. Omaha World-Herald

    'Simply, we need a change': Matt Rhule fires Nebraska OC Dana Holgorsen after 4-game swoon (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    After a four-game losing streak in which he failed to win the "race to 21 points," Dana Holgorsen is out as Nebraska's offensive coordinator.

  6. Omaha World-Herald

    Just: Nebraska's decision to fire Dana Holgorsen comes a week too late (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    Nebraska coach Matt Rhule's decision to fire Dana Holgorsen comes a week too late, writes Amie Just, and his departure won't solve NU's greater problems.

  7. Newsweek

    Nebraska Makes Major Coaching Change After Fourth Straight Loss (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Nebraska fired Dana Holgorsen after four straight losses. Matt Rhule says change is needed as Glenn Thomas takes over play-calling

  8. Fox News

    Matt Rhule says Nebraska was due for 'a change' after coaching staff shakeup following loss to Illinois (opens Fox News)

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    Matt Rhule fired Dana Holgorsen just five days after calling him one of the best offensive minds, as Nebraska scored only 54 points in four losses.

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