{
  "id": 18799629,
  "title": "Nebraska Makes Major Coaching Change After Fourth Straight Loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/nebraska-makes-major-coaching-change-after-fourth-straight-loss",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T22:09:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/nebraska-makes-major-coaching-change-after-fourth-straight-loss-12682289"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After suffering its fourth consecutive loss, Nebraska has made a significant coaching change with the firing of offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen. Holgorsen was dismissed on Saturday, following a 24-13 loss to Illinois, which marked the team's third consecutive defeat after moving the ball effectively. The decision came after a season where Nebraska's offensive output dropped from an average of 43.6 points per game to just 13.5 points.\n\nAssistant head coach Glenn Thomas will assume the role of offensive coordinator. Thomas, who has a robust working relationship with interim head coach Matt Rhule, previously collaborated at Temple and Baylor, developing quarterbacks P.J. Walker and Charlie Brewer. His expertise in quarterback play will be crucial as Nebraska seeks a turnaround. Despite being one win away from bowl eligibility, Nebraska remains focused on their upcoming three regular-season games to achieve this goal.",
  "summary": "Nebraska fired Dana Holgorsen after four straight losses. Matt Rhule says change is needed as Glenn Thomas takes over play-calling",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}