His time in Ann Arbor was one catastrophe after another, and the mistakes he made set the program back significantly. (They probably dont.). Hes nuts. It also begs the question: how much of Taylors recent NFL success is linked to Joe Burrow? Because Air Force is not exactly a headline-grabber in college football, some may find hiring Calhoun to be underwhelming and head-scratching. Its an exciting time, right? Barring a stunning breakthrough this season, hes just about reached the end of his rope and is likely to return to the field of college coaching. Why It Might Not: On the flip side, maybe hes stayed at the same place for eight years because his phone isnt exactly ringing off the hook. Hes an Ohio guy who loves Ohio. Hes generally seen as past his prime, and despite his Midwest (i.e. In addition to his role as an assistant coach, Cooper served as the Carolina Panthers director of player evaluation for three seasons, and he was previously the director of player personnel at Baylor and Temple and an assistant director of player personnel at Miami. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Closing Comment: It seems like it would take a lot to talk Petersen into coming to Lincoln. Aside from 2021, hes had an impressive coaching career and Nebraska should definitely consider him. He took a lowly Arizona program to the Pac-12 championship before losing to Oregon, proving hes capable of making a run in the right circumstance. It might be time to take a swing. Klieman went 69-6 with the Bison and was hired by Kansas State in Dec 2018. Nebraska would be a decidedly new horizon. Then he got booted for off-the-field allegations from his time at LSU. Everyone hopes to nab someone who creates the success of Jim Tressel. He flamed out of the NFLtwice. Matt Lubick, Greg Austin, Ryan Held, and Mario Verduzco are all dismissed at Nebraska, effective immediately. Nebraska coach Matt Rhule makes first assistant hires Why It Might Work: Aside from the serious blow it would deal to a division opponent, Flecks prowess as a recruiter and coach are well known by this point. Barthel assisted with the running backs in Carolina, while also working in the player personnel department. LINCOLN, Neb. Gill went on to become head coach at . At the end of each candidate I include a Closing Comment, which is basically my personal take on what I think of the candidate. The 58-year-old coach has deep roots in the state of Nebraska as a former analyst at Nebraska-Omaha and assistant under Frank Solich with the Huskers. Chadwell and Herman are potential candidates for USF, and former Nebraska and UCF coach Scott Frost also might be a factor. Matt. Why It Might Work: Hes a Husker who happens to be an NFL head coach, almost won a Super Bowl, and hes only 39. Hell soon be looking for another chance to lead a program. Thats why its fun. Nebraska football: 3 candidates to replace Scott Frost as coach Theres some question as to whether hed leave as hes turned down previous job offers from better college programs. Hes a Youngstown State grad and famously served as Mark Dantonios aggressive DC at Michigan State. Why It Might Not: Theres no question that the shine has worn off of Tom Herman. $44.8K - $56.8K a year (Estimated) Easily apply. Some argue that he was the one who built that program into what it is todaywinning 3 FCS national championships while he was there, and posting a record of 104-32. And to be fair, though there is potential, his head coaching tenures with both the Nittany Lions and the Texans were not exactly spectacular. Regardless of money, Nebraska won't be able to pull away a sitting head coach at a program of greater value the athletics department must sell the opening as a chance to rebuild a once-proud brand in a coach's image, which will be very appealing to a certain type of candidate. . His heyday at North Dakota State is tough to overlook, and his ties to Nebraska are very appealing. It would raise eyebrows if he came to the Big Ten. The six new hires to Rhules Nebraska staff collectively bring a history of success as coaches, players, and recruiters to the Husker program. Hes the current head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats. Nebraska coaching search: What I'm hearing about candidates, Trev But now, Frost is done, and we have no idea what direction Nebraskas going to go. Unflashy and reserved, Doeren's personality would fit the ethos of Nebraska. There is a fair argument that Fleck appears to be mostly flash and light on substance. How committed would he be to staying at Nebraska long term if things started to work out? Could it be interesting? This is another Ohio guy who likes being close to that area. No doubt youre going to disagree with some of these. Is he more cut out to be a coordinator? Before being Michigans head coach, he was the head coach at Ball State and San Diego State, where he turned around both programs. Nebraska is 3-7 overall and 1-6 in the Big Ten after four consecutive losses. Hes a Penn State grad with strong Midwest recruiting ties, and was considered for the job in State College. While his teams arent on Clemsons level in terms of talent, they are always competitive. He fell behind at LSU and seemed to coast on his championship laurels. Its highly unlikely anyone else was considered. At the very least, he understands a winning culture. Cincinnati is going to the Big 12 soon. Why It Might Not: Setting aside the baggage that Malzahn allegedly would bring with a reportedly outspoken wife who creates drama, this guy seems entrenched in the deep South. He might be better suited for a rebuild situation where he has time to work out the kinks. He has decent ties to the state and the Midwest which make him familiar with the local recruiting grounds. Four Husker football assistant coaches have been fired, effective . Why It Might Not: There are so many reasons. Trev Alberts would probably prefer someone who knows what hes doing. Why It Might Work: Arandas Bears came out of nowhere to win the Big 12 in 2021 and beat Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl. Going 8-5 at KSU is apparently the equivalent of going 11-1 to some, and the record from NDSU predictably makes people salivate. Nebraska Officially Announces the Hiring of Six Assistant Football Coaches Other FBS programs have gone after FCS champion coaches and the hit rate is usually low. Lindsey is the second on-field assistant coach to leave this offseason, with other coach being former offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield, who took the same job at Nebraska this past November. What would he do with the offensive players recruited to a drastically different system? The Gamecocks combined for 94 points and 1,008 yards of total offense in the two wins. So without further ado, lets get into it. He certainly would be a good hire on paper, but youd be right to wonder if it would work out. Narduzzi seems comfortable where he is and it would take a hefty offer to make him pack his bags for Lincoln. Closing Comment: The most impressive part of his resume is his time at GVSU, but how much of that can translate to Nebraska?