Nebraska Fires Offensive Coordinator Dana Holgorsen
Nebraska fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen following a four-game losing streak.
Peoria Bloomington, IL, November 7, 2026 — Nebraska has made a significant change to its coaching staff, announcing the dismissal of offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen. The decision comes in the wake of a four-game losing streak experienced by the team.
The firing of Holgorsen marks a critical juncture for the Nebraska football program as it navigates a period of disappointment. While the specific date of the announcement was not provided, the team’s recent performance, characterized by four consecutive losses, appears to be the direct catalyst for this personnel change.
In collegiate athletics, coaching changes, particularly for coordinators, are often a response to extended periods of underperformance or a failure to meet team objectives. The role of an offensive coordinator is central to a team’s success, dictating strategy, play-calling, and player development on the offensive side of the ball. The recent losing streak suggests that the offensive unit under Holgorsen’s direction was not achieving the desired results.
Further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the firing, such as specific discussions between the coaching staff and athletic department officials, were not disclosed. The identity of the individual or individuals who made the final decision was also not immediately available. The exact timeframe of the four-game losing streak was not specified in the information provided.
The departure of Dana Holgorsen raises questions about the future direction of Nebraska’s offense. Typically, following such a dismissal, a program will either promote from within its existing coaching staff to fill the vacancy or conduct an external search for a new offensive coordinator. The timeline for naming a successor and the strategic priorities for the incoming coordinator are matters that will likely be addressed in subsequent announcements by the university.
The impact of this coaching change on team morale, player performance, and the overall trajectory of the season remains to be seen. The program’s athletic department has not yet released a statement detailing the next steps or the criteria for selecting a new offensive coordinator.
Story summarized from the original created by ERIC OLSON, Associated Press on www.centralillinoisproud.com, see more information here.
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