Matt Rhule
Head coach
Fourth season at Nebraska, hired in November 2022 as the program's 31st head coach.
Big Ten · Lincoln, Nebraska
Nebraska Football Coaching Staff 2026
Head coach and coordinators
2026 record5-0
Coaching staff
NEB coaches
Matt Rhule enters a fourth season in Lincoln with a reshaped staff, most significantly on defense, where a new coordinator brings a new base scheme.
Leadership
Offense
Dana Holgorsen
Offensive coordinator
Second full season as coordinator after taking over on an interim basis late in 2024.
Glenn Thomas
Co-offensive coordinator
Third season on staff.
Defense
Rob Aurich
Defensive coordinator
First season, arriving from San Diego State to install an attacking 4–2–5.
Corey Brown
Defensive line
Specialists
Brett Maher
Special teams
Former NFL and Nebraska kicker, taking over the unit for 2026.
The player list is the complete 2026 roster as published by the program. Rosters move through the transfer portal year-round, so check the official program site for the definitive list on any given day.
Staff coverage
Nebraska listed coaching roles
This profile lists 6 staff members for Nebraska. Responsibilities are grouped as follows: Defense: 2; Leadership: 1; Offense: 2; Specialists: 1.
Titles describe the published staff listing. They do not establish who calls plays or whether every support role is included.
FAQ
Nebraska football coaching staff FAQs
Who is the head coach of Nebraska?
Matt Rhule is listed as head coach in the team profile reviewed on 2026-09-03.
Does this page list the entire football staff?
It contains 6 published staff entries. Recruiting, operations and other support roles may not be included; the page does not claim a complete staff directory.
Who calls Nebraska's offense?
Dana Holgorsen is the offensive coordinator, with Glenn Thomas as co-offensive coordinator. Holgorsen first took the role on an interim basis late in 2024 before holding it outright.
What defense does Nebraska run in 2026?
New coordinator Rob Aurich has moved the defense to an attacking 4–2–5, replacing the 3–3–5 the program ran previously. He arrived from San Diego State, where he was defensive coordinator.
Why did Nebraska change defensive coordinators?
John Butler was let go after the 2025 season despite the pass defense finishing third nationally, following a collapse over the closing stretch in which Nebraska lost its final three regular-season games by 27, 24, and 22 points.
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