Nebraska dismisses Holgorsen after fourth straight loss

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule dismissed offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen on November 7, a day after the Cornhuskers lost 24-13 at Illinois for their fourth straight defeat. Co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas will take over playcalling duties for the remainder of the season, Rhule said in announcing the change.

Rhule said Nebraska’s offensive plan and execution were not working. He also said he was responsible for every aspect of the program, including its results, and had a duty to make changes when warranted. Rhule praised Holgorsen’s leadership and offensive knowledge while saying the team needed a change.

The loss at Illinois left Nebraska 5-4. The team scored 13 points in the game and has scored 54 combined across its four-game losing streak, according to reporting on the team’s results. Nebraska had scored at least 31 points in each of its first five games, but did not score more than 17 in any of the four losses.

The Illinois game included missed scoring chances. Nebraska scored on two of its nine possessions, while four possessions lasting at least 11 plays ended without points. One report said the Huskers missed two field goals and committed 11...