Fansided · Dec 2, 2025
3 DC options Nebraska and Matt Rhule must avoid to replace John Butler
With a ton of attractive names out there, these are three the Huskers should stay away from.
Steven Branscombe/GettyImagesWith the firing of John Butler, the Nebraska football program is on the hunt for its third defensive coordinator in four seasons. There are plenty of attractive names out there that might be great options for the Huskers.
On the flip side, there are a few names that have been thrown around that the Cornhuskers should stay away from. Some of those names are just because they don't measure up for a Power 4 conference job. Others are because it feels like it would simply be the wrong move at the wrong time.