Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule made a surprising move when he added Dana Holgorsen to his offensive staff last week.

The appointment immediately led to speculation about what kind of role an experienced coach like Holgorsen would have. Now, after just a week, that speculation is over.

Rhule announced Monday that Holgorsen will serve as the Huskers’ offensive coordinator and run the offense for the remainder of the season. He replaces Marcus Satterfield, who has served as offensive coordinator since Rhule was hired after the 2022 season.

It’s an unorthodox move to make more than halfway through the season, but Rhule made it clear he felt a change was necessary to get the most out of the offense and its talent.

“It’s unique,” ​​Rhule said. “But it’s probably what’s needed. It’s the right thing.’

Rhule said Satterfield would continue in his role as tight ends coach.

Holgorsen has a lot of experience calling plays and leading an offense to success. He was offensive coordinator for Texas Tech, Houston and Oklahoma State. During his two head coaching stops at West Virginia and Houston, he oversaw one of the best offenses in the country each year. His experience is undeniable and he will likely provide an upgrade over Satterfield, which fans soured on as the season went on.

Holgorsen’s first game with the Huskers will come Saturday in Los Angeles against USC. The Trojans’ head coach, Lincoln Riley, is also known for his offensive skills. The Huskers will likely need to score a lot of points to beat USC, making for a tough first test for Holgorsen as the new offensive coordinator.

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