The Nebraska football program announced Thursday that Mike Dawson has been hired to coach Nebraska's outside linebackers. Dawson returns to Head Coach Scott Frost's staff following his second stint coaching in the National Football League.
"I am thrilled to bring Mike Dawson back to Nebraska to re-join our coaching staff," Frost said. "Coach Dawson has a great history with our coaching staff and brings all of the attributes we look for in an assistant coach. He is a man of great character, has outstanding defensive acumen and knowledge of our defensive system, is a proven teacher and recruiter and relates well to his players.