The Gophers have no business being this good, and it is still mind-boggling how Fleck fell into their lap. As a candidate, Campbell is a safe and sturdy pick who aces three of the Cornhuskers' primary criteria. Tom Herman: In Herman, Arizona State would get a coach with an excellent overall record (54-22 at Texas and Houston) who has ties to both Texas and California.Herman has two AP top-10 finishes, no . Hes the former head coach of the Florida Gators and, before that, the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Why It Might Work: Its not easy to beat Nick Saban, but Malzahn is one of the few people to do itmultiple times. Tim Daniels September 20, 2022 Bill O'Brien (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien, Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell and Kansas head coach Lance Leipold have. He could bring that recipe to Nebraska, which would afford him the necessary resources. A solid resume for a Big Ten coaching candidate. Scott Frost pulled him from LSU to coach wide receivers and almost everyone in the fan base loves him. We have heard about all six of these assistants, but it is now official that they are a part of the program. His time at Arizona wasnt perfect either. First, Moorhead probably isnt leaving Akron after one year. He seems like a solid head coach, but its hard to project him being either wildly successful or a disappointing failure. Why It Might Not: His stops at East Tennessee State, Delta State (Mississippi), and the Charleston-Greenville schools put him firmly in a region of the country far from Nebraska, so he lacks regional ties. Why It Might Not: Hokes failure at Michigan was widely publicized, and though he generally seemed to run a tight ship, theres been a fair amount of off-the-field controversy, which he is also dealing with now at San Diego State. You probably have an opinion on this person. Why It Might Work: At every stop, Creighton has left the place better than hes found it. No doubt youre going to disagree with some of these. Closing Comment: Given the state of Pittsburghs and Nebraskas programs, some might consider this a lateral move. How would he fit? Closing Comment: This would be a bizarre marriage if it happened. Trev Alberts now has to embark on the long process of finding his replacement. And hes bred for the South. After Mike Riley was fired in 2017, Bill Moos had one target that lined up with the consensus and all he had to do was get him. Hes probably done coaching and no one is really looking at him. He might be all flash. He got national attention in 2020 when he led Iowa State to its first division crown, including an upset of Oklahoma in the regular season (although they later lost the rematch in the Big 12 championship). Eligibility restrictions apply. Evan Cooper played at Temple when Matt Rhule was an assistant coach, and Cooper has served on Rhules coaching staff for the past decade. While he's in a good spot with very solid job security, the Nebraska job ranks higher on the Power Five ladder. If youre going for the veteran guy that no one else is looking at, this is a low-key option that has the potential of working out big time. Creightons a lot younger but it might be tough to shake off the similarities. Knighton was a standout defensive lineman at Temple and was a third-round NFL Draft pick, playing in more than 100 games during his seven-year professional career and tallying 231 tackles from 2009 to 2015. There were a number of missteps, including a radical change in offensive philosophy and a lack of attention to the offensive line, which fell apart in a hurry. Has the shine worn off, though? Questions remain on. Why It Might Not: Lincoln might be outside his comfort zone. Hiring him would have the obvious potential of failing spectacularly. But now, Frost is done, and we have no idea what direction Nebraskas going to go. Why It Might Work: He has head coaching experience from his time at Indiana and is at least familiar with the challenges of running a Big Ten program. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Terrance Knighton will be in his third season on Rhules staff in 2023, after serving as an assistant defensive line coach with the Carolina Panthers in 2021 and 2022. There are many who would see this hire as a bit of a desperate move. Theres no question he knows how to coach and recruit. Like many coaches of SEC blue bloods, he got run out of town when the results started to taper off. He would have to go a long way to earn the trust of the players, fans, and boosters. Former Husker standout Joseph might get consideration. He struggled (to put it mildly) to develop a quarterback. He was the DC at Wisconsin and LSU and is now coaching the Baylor Bears. He also greatly benefited from Texas falling off and a Big 12 in flux with Missouri, Nebraska, and Texas A&M all leaving for other conferences. At the end of each candidate I include a Closing Comment, which is basically my personal take on what I think of the candidate. +, (Introductory note: So, I initially had this written and ready to post last week, but there was a technical glitch with the New Fanpost button which I had to contact SB Nation support about. Nebraska football head coach candidates. Trev Alberts has the rest of 2022 to find the right guy. Closing Comment: So Im skeptical about this. Why It Might Not: The USF flop is a huge concern. Why It Might Work: Hes a phenomenal recruiter and has demonstrated the ability to both scout and develop talent. Plus, he discovered Josh Allen. The general thinking is if he can go to a conference championship with practically nothing at Iowa State, imagine what he could do at Nebraska. Campbell was elevated to the role of director of athletic performance at Baylor before he moved on to the Panthers. Hes got a history in the Big Ten, which he matches in terms of style. (They probably dont.). If youre looking for a Husker with head coaching experience who is likely to take the job and do at least moderately well, this is it. Second, Im bugged by the Mississippi State thing. But they also end there. Putting aside the obvious fact that Nebraska can do worse (and typically has), Bob Stoops would bring instant credibility to the program despite his age. Why It Might Work: Hes still young at 47, and its not like his career has been a complete failure. Some might find this hire head-scratching since these days the option is only run by service academies. He may have bitten off more than he could chew with the FSU job, but he was also succeeding Jimbo Fisher, one of the programs most successful coaches. On the other hand, Klieman has already led the Wildcats through the early transition period and seems to have this year's team destined for a Top 25 finish. The meltdown in Minneapolis would be legendary. The University of Nebraska has now official announced the hiring of. Why It Might Work: A lot of people attribute Tom Osbornes success to his degrees in educational psychology. In his most recent stop at South Carolina, Satterfield served as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach and helped the Gamecocks to a pair of bowl games. KSU hasnt had a breakthrough season yet. A former Husker quarterback (sound familiar? 12 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll and in the mix for the most successful season in program history. Hes generally seen as past his prime, and despite his Midwest (i.e. The guy who led his offense, Barry Lunney, left to be the OC at Illinois. Why It Might Work: Canada did a remarkable job as Marylands interim HC. Thats insanely good. His turnaround of Eastern Michigan in particular was stunning, but that might be more attributable to the consistent failures of their previous hires. ESPN first reported and The World-Herald confirmed that the Huskers are bringing in Evan Cooper, most recently the cornerbacks coach with the NFL's Carolina Panthers and someone who has worked with Rhule . The Black Knights havent been this good since the 1940s. The former head coach of Penn State and the Houston Texans is now enrolled in Nick Sabans rehabilitation program as an assistant coach for the Crimson Tide. Florida Atlantics head coach has seen an up-and-down career where he was once considered one of the hottest commodities in college football. For right now Ive got three basic tiers. Would he be able to get the talent needed to win at a high level? Nebraska Head Football Coach Matt Rhule has assembled part of his first Husker staff with the hiring of six coaches on Thursday. Trev Alberts would probably prefer someone who knows what hes doing. But as caveats go, thats fairly small. Here are some candidates to watch: Nebraska Football: Coaching Candidates to Replace Scott Frost Troy Calhoun, Head Coach, Air Force If Nebraska wants to get back to its roots and run. What Scott Frost firing means for Nebraska FOX Sports' RJ Young is joined by former Michigan player and current Big Ten Network analyst Jake Butt to discuss the Nebraska's decision to fire. He modernized Penn States offense and recruited at a high level despite limitations. A Georgia graduate, Campbell was a two-year letterwinner and special teams standout for the Bulldogs from 2010 to 2013. Four Husker football assistant coaches have been fired, effective . He might be better suited for a rebuild situation where he has time to work out the kinks. Also, could Nebraska convince him to leave Baylor? Monken has no Big Ten or Nebraska ties. He was a part of the Minnesota breakthrough in 2016 that set the runway for P.J. With little more than a single impressive season, there are reasons for skepticism. Hes certainly a good coach, but is he elite? Okay, okay, in all seriousness, Grudens name gets floated only because hes so damn fun to watch. He might not have the same passion for Nebraska, and that could affect his performance. Gambling Problem? We have heard the reports and the rumors about these six assistant coaches joining Matt Rhule to hopefully bring back some respectability to the football program. Concordia University Nebraska 4.1. 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. Does Nebraska really want to take a chance on someone with that kind of baggage? He did exceptionally well with very little. He will have many suitors. He was very successful as Louisvilles head coach, having discovered Teddy Bridgewater. His stints at Toledo (where he succeeded Tim Beckman) and Iowa State have been impressive relative to their place in the college football pecking order. Why It Might Work: Strong was a top candidate at Texas for a reason. This is another Ohio guy who likes being close to that area. Before being Michigans head coach, he was the head coach at Ball State and San Diego State, where he turned around both programs. Posted. He could be one of college football's most unsung program builders. More specifically, this search is going to center on current Power Five head coaches with a track record of developing talent, building chemistry and establishing an identity that can serve as the bedrock of the entire program. Cincinnati is going to the Big 12 soon. "I appreciate the work and sacrifices these men have made for the University of Nebraska and this football program . NC States current head coach was formerly Wisconsins DC and crashed the BCS party in his second year as a head coach at Northern Illinois in 2012, when they went 12-2. Closing Comment: All the places hes led seem to have unbreakable, hard ceilings and are traditionally basement dwellers. Why It Might Work: Hes 42 and is clearly seen as one of college football up-and-comers, as Campbell was before him. Why It Might Not: Well, for starters, hes in his late sixties. Could Nebraska win a bidding war? This seems like a name fairly low on the totem pole and would likely signal desperation. The bottom is "Could Be Interesting." And if that were to happen, Nebraska wouldnt be the only program interested. He also refuses to wear red. Narduzzi seems comfortable where he is and it would take a hefty offer to make him pack his bags for Lincoln. Hes now the head coach at Jacksonville State in Alabama. Not long removed from coming under some scrutiny following a 4-8 finish in 2019, Doeren has the Wolfpack up to No. Meyer also does not appear to be the most ethical coach in the world, and theres a general sliminess about him that seems to come with the cost of winning. It also begs the question: how much of Taylors recent NFL success is linked to Joe Burrow? Could Nebraska lure the former Oklahoma coach out of retirement (or semi-retirement)? See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. This is probably the name every sports writer and your mom is going to mention for Nebraska or any major head coaching vacancy, because Matt Campbell seems to be the up-and-coming head coach du jour. Chadwell followed it up by posting another 11-win season in 2021. He was one of the Big Tens most underrated offensive coordinators, running a unique pro-style system that confused defenses with several motions. His connections in SEC land make him very unlikely to stay at a program like Nebraska, even if he somehow found success. Closing Comment: Yes, his second year as a head coach was unexpectedly good, so the comparisons to Frost are there. Because Air Force is not exactly a headline-grabber in college football, some may find hiring Calhoun to be underwhelming and head-scratching. His time in Ann Arbor was one catastrophe after another, and the mistakes he made set the program back significantly. The coaching staff hires for Nebraska Football include: E.J. This group of coaches will be great representatives of the University of Nebraska and are ready to play a key role in building our program, Rhule said. A similar implosion if he were to come to Lincoln cant be ruled out. He was Ohio States stellar OC on their national championship team in 2014. Why It Might Work: Campbell is 42 with a record of 77-49 as a head coach, as of this writing. The hirings are pending the completion of University of Nebraska background checks. He is still a huge name that will be brought up with every vacancy at a major college football program. The 53-year-old assistant played QB at Nebraska from 1988 to 1991 under Tom Osborne, starting in 1990 for a nine-win team. If you look deeper than his 47-42 record, you see a program builder. It would be like bringing in a far less successful Dabo Swinney. There is a fair argument that Fleck appears to be mostly flash and light on substance. Closing Comment: Nebraska would certainly tell everyone where they stand in the Big Ten pecking order by poaching the dynamic head coach of a division rival, who also happens to be one of the best recruiters in the conference. The former Auburn head coach known for taking them to the last ever BCS championship game, Malzahn got run out of town after a few mediocre seasons by their standards and is now at UCF. And if he does, would he stick around? Its hard to say if hed consider Nebraska a destination. He's established a culture at Iowa State that has played a substantial role in the best run in program history. He retired from both Florida and Ohio State for nebulous reasons. While he wasnt spectacular in the SEC, he might find an easier time in the Big Ten. Youre going to hear a lot of names. Hes dug them out of the doldrums and turned them into a solid program that has produced multiple seasons of double-digit wins. After 15 seasons, Calhoun has yet to win the Mountain West. This year's team just routed Missouri and seems ready to contend with Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Baylor and Texas for the Big 12 crown and New Year's Six berth. Why It Might Not: Moorhead might be wary of leading a big-time college football program after what happened at Mississippi State. Hes currently in his first year coaching at Akron. A lot can change over the course of the season. Why It Might Work: Its Jon Gruden. Despite some down years, hes done exceptionally well at Air Force and they have no desire to see him leave. If Trev Alberts were to poach him from Lawrence, Leipold would suddenly be under a lot more pressure. Plus he got axed from the Raiders on his second stint because of controversial emails sent a decade ago. It's important to. Ah, yes. Plus hes another triple-option coach. The current steward of North Dakota States juggernaut program in the FCS, Entz has an unsurprisingly great record of 37-4 going into the 2022 season. E.J. If fans could get over the personality hang-ups, this might be the answer. Why It Might Work: Taggart did well at a place with low expectations. He went 11-2 at Army in 2018. Its an exciting time, right? He might be better served as a coordinator. All the Games; All the Rosters; Stats Its interesting that he got that job, given his previous spot was as Arkansass RB coach, when they went 4-20 in the Chad Morris era. If Nebraska missed on Matt Campbell but wanted a similar type of coach, Candle is as close as you can get without the turnaround job at Iowa State. For many, the shine has certainly worn off. This could be the best time in his career to go after him. Taylor is now the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL and brought them all the way to the Super Bowl, before losing to the Rams. A couple years removed from college football may be enough to make everyone forget about the struggles in Austin. This seems like a long shot, but anythings possible. There may be a candidate who emerges who is not on this list, something thats very likely to happen. Why It Might Not: NC State still hasnt had the type of special season you would expect from someone who could be a great head coach. He did the obligatory rehab-at-Alabama thing. Hes got a national championship ring as a head coach. He was a tough, hard-nosed coach who got his teams at Louisville to punch well above their weight and made them think they could be champions. Marcus Satterfield will lead the Nebraska offense after serving for the past two seasons as the offensive coordinator at South Carolina. At the very least, he understands a winning culture. Barthel also helped attract a top-six recruiting class during his one season in a recruiting role at Penn State in 2017. His record at Mississippi State, while not enough to impress its athletic director, was far from terrible and showed signs of progress, especially in the SEC West. Even if the search isn't geared toward winning immediate public acclaim, there's a matter of what sort of goodwill the new hire brings to the position: Leipold would be in a better place from the start if Kansas gets to five or even six wins during the regular season. He does have some college experience as the Cincinnati Bearcats OC in 2016 (not too long ago), so it wouldnt be necessarily a huge adjustment for him to come back to college. Originally from the Midwest and an assistant at Kansas and Wisconsin before being named the head coach at Northern Illinois, he would understand the landscape in the Big Ten but would need to . It might be time to take a swing. Closing Comment: Its odd that Campbell didnt make a jump to a better job after last season. Once considered a paltry candidate after floundering to 6-7 as Ohio States interim head coach in 2011, Fickell has since proven to have massive coaching chops by quietly building Cincinnati into one of the G5s powerhouses and crashing the CFP as the first non-Power Five program to do so. He certainly proved capable as head-coaching material, in the right situation. Nebraska is 3-7 overall and 1-6 in the Big Ten after four consecutive losses. His return to San Diego State has seen the program maintain its play at a high level in the Mountain West. His recent playing experience provides Knighton the expertise to teach and develop at one of the sports most demanding positions. All eyes will be on his performance as the interim coach. It didnt happen. Hes done a decent head coaching job at two different programs with limited resources, and hes turning 51 in December.
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