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Washington Huskies vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers: Full Highlights (1:19)

Max Olson Nov 7, 2026, 01:23 PM ET

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Nebraska fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen on Saturday, one day after a 24-13 road loss at Illinois extended the Cornhuskers' four-game losing streak in Big Ten play.

Holgorsen, the former head coach at Houston and West Virginia , was in his third season leading the Huskers' offense. Co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas will assume playcalling duties.

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule praised Holgorsen in a statement, but he said the program simply needs a change after the Huskers have averaged 13.5 points per game during the four-game slide.

"Like so many of you, I am angry, I am disappointed and I am frustrated with our results this season," Rhule said.…