Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule indicated that special teams would undergo a makeover for the 2025 season as the struggles continued on Saturday afternoon.
Nebraska had 10 kicks blocked this season. They were also last in the Big Ten in punt returns and tied for last in net punting.
The Huskers’ struggles continued in the Pinstripe Bowl. Kicker Jon Hohl had a blocked kick, and it was returned for two points. Nebraska football punter Brian Buschini had a punt blocked in the fourth quarter of the game. The block led to an ensuing Boston College touchdown, making it a 20-15 game.
The coach was not pleased with the special teams unit following the game and noted that things need to improve for next season. Special teams were a point of emphasis for him.
“It’s no secret. To be where we want to be next year, we have to be the same defensively, probably a little better in some areas,” Matt Rhule said after the game. “We have to really improve on offense, and I think we’re all seeing at times signs of what it’s going to look like. And then special teams, we need a complete and total overhaul of that. We have to be better at that. I always put those things on my shoulders, we’ll get it done. But it has not been good enough this year.”
These comments seem to put a spotlight on special teams coach Ed Foley. It will be interesting to see if the program retains Foley next season. This could be one of the storylines worth watching in an offseason where the Huskers want to take the next step as a program.
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