The Nebraska Cornhuskers have made offensive consultant Dana Holgorsen the team’s offensive coordinator and play-caller. Coach Matt Rhule confirmed this on Monday during his weekly press conference.
Holgorsen joined the Nebraska football program last week. He was previously a defensive assistant on the TCU Horned Frogs staff, having taken the position this summer.
Holgorsen will bring a variety of offensive experiences to Nebraska football. He was the co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach for the Texas Tech Red Raiders before taking over the entire role in 2007. He has also served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Houston Cougars and Oklahoma State Cowboys.
The Nebraska offense needs a jolt. They currently rank 96th in total offense, averaging 354.1 yards per game, and 99th in scoring offense, with an average of 23.6 points per game.
Holgorsen is known for his air raid offense. The air raid is a spread, no-huddle offense that relies heavily on the passing game. The hope is that his track record of success will immediately impact the Huskers.
Former offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield will remain on staff as the team’s tight ends coach. Head coach Matt Rhule has expressed his desire for Holgorsen to stay on staff after this season.
The Huskers are getting ready to take on the USC Trojans on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3:00 p.m. CT.
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