HuskersTuesday, November 10
Nebraska's Matt Rhule extends defensive coordinator Rob Aurich for two more seasons
The Morning Omaha team
Nebraska coach Matt Rhule said Monday he has extended defensive coordinator Rob Aurich for two more seasons. Terms of the extension haven't been released. Aurich's current deal, signed in January, is a three-year, $3.6 million contract.
Aurich's January contract rises from $1.1 million to $1.3 million
Source: KETV
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.1M |
| 2027 | $1.2M |
| 2028 | $1.3M |
“People are going to want this defense, and this defense deserves to be here at Nebraska.”
Rhule knew after just a handful of Big Ten games that he'd lobby for a new contract. The extension comes two days after he fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen following a 24-13 loss to Illinois, Nebraska's fourth straight, WOWT reports.
Nebraska's defense through nine games
- 25.4%
- opponent third-down conversion rate, best in the country
- 282.4 yards
- allowed per game, 12th nationally
- 90.3 yards
- rushing allowed per game, 11th nationally
- 16.6 points
- allowed per game, 17th nationally
Source: KETV
- Next game: at Rutgers, 11:30 a.m. CT Saturday
- Play-calling: Glenn Thomas has taken over
- Bowl eligibility: one win away, three games left
Sources: KETV, Omaha World-Herald, WOWT