Ed Foley has more than three decades of coaching experience and brings a diverse and robust resume to Nebraska. The bottom is "Could Be Interesting." It could be possible for him to employ a similar turnaround at Nebraska. Overall the body work from Martin appears only slightly above average. As a former Husker, he should receive the slack Mike Riley wasnt given. His time at Ohio State gives him an edge in recruiting knowledge, and at Texas he had no problem pulling in top classes. It also worked out pretty well the last time the Huskers hired a Buckeye. He has decent ties to the state and the Midwest which make him familiar with the local recruiting grounds. Florida Atlantics head coach has seen an up-and-down career where he was once considered one of the hottest commodities in college football. What would he do with the offensive players recruited to a drastically different system? 2-5 years of experience as an assistant coach in Higher Ed or high school head coach preferred. At the very least, like Jon Gruden, he knows the kind of player that the NFL prefers. 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. And hes kind of an oddball. Why It Might Work: A lot of people attribute Tom Osbornes success to his degrees in educational psychology. The 58-year-old coach has deep roots in the state of Nebraska as a former analyst at Nebraska-Omaha and assistant under Frank Solich with the Huskers. But as they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Hes currently in his first year coaching at Akron. Nov 15, 2022. He orchestrated Cam Newtons Heisman season when serving as Auburns OC in 2010. It took the Raiders committing $100 million to lure him away from Monday Night Football. The former Raiders and Bucs head coach is one of the sports biggest characters, and also one of the most controversial. He then went on to win two national championships at Florida. Now he doesnt seem to have the ambition to go after a big job with big expectations. There is some question whether he has the temperament to lead a program. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. In terms of his availability and interest, Campbell has had opportunities to leave Iowa State but has been waiting for the right position to come open; Nebraska may represent the sweet spot. Hes now the head coach at Jacksonville State in Alabama. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). Barthel assisted with the running backs in Carolina, while also working in the player personnel department. His best season was 2016 when he went 12-2 and lost to Georgia in the CFP. This seems like a long shot, but anythings possible. He brought Western Kentucky out of the basement and did the same at USF. Seward, NE 68434. 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. But isnt that what Nebraska tried with Mike Riley? Why It Might Not: There are so many reasons. If Trev Alberts were to poach him from Lawrence, Leipold would suddenly be under a lot more pressure. Then he went to Kansas and did the same as every coach who went to Kansas after Mark Mangino. He knows the Midwest and the Big Ten well. Yes, fresh faces do seem to be chosen often over known entities, but given the state of Nebraskas program, they would probably be better suited to pursue at least a former head coach. After going 32-18, way below the Longhorns standards, he got the boot. 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Instead he kept the team competitive when it could have easily imploded. The coaching carousel is always fun. As anoff-field Nebraska assistant in the early 2000s, he understands the program, the expectations and, importantly, the disadvantages that come with the position. He has a respectable head coaching record overall at 87-53. Iowa States 2021 season, where they started ranked No. That changed when he brought in Tom Allen, who took over after Wilson was oustedpartly from clashing with the community, among other things. He retired suddenly after a disappointing 8-5 record in 2019 and hasnt sought any coaching opportunities since. The question is whether Nebraska wants to face the price tag and stomach the baggage. 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 . All the Games; All the Rosters; Stats He also has head coaching experience from FCS Fordham and Mississippi State. He had an up-and-down career thats been mostly down, at least at the head coaching level. Nebraska Football (@HuskerFBNation) October 2, 2022 Bill Busch, in his debut at the helm of the defense, coordinated an effort that led to 11 Indiana punts and eight three-and-out series. Why It Might Work: Hes got a lot of energy for someone in his late sixties. Barthel also helped attract a top-six recruiting class during his one season in a recruiting role at Penn State in 2017. Leipold ran a powerhouse Division III program at Wisconsin-Whitewater, winning six national championships and playing for another, and then turned Buffalo into one of the top teams in the MAC. Hes a Penn State grad with strong Midwest recruiting ties, and was considered for the job in State College. Why It Might Not: Its a roller coaster ride with Fleck. If Im being honest I cant see Calhoun leaving his alma mater, but if Nebraska wants to do something different and go for a triple-option head coach, hes the next best choice after Jeff Monken. He might be better served as a coordinator. It took some convincing to get Kentuckys athletic dept. But his most impressive feat is going an insane 83-9 (54-4 in conference) as Ohio States head coach, during which he won 3 Big Ten titles and 1 national championship. He's a proven Power Five coach who has achieved historic successunder less-than-ideal circumstances by identifying prospects who fit his scheme regardless of their ranking as recruits or interest from Power Five peers. Texas snatched him up two years later, hoping for a return to greatness. This is another Ohio guy who likes being close to that area. Why It Might Not: Nebraska would be a bigger job than anywhere hes been. Hes known as an offensive mastermind and stands among college footballs brainiest schemers. Yes, the SEC is cutthroat, but youd think a guy with Moorheads acumen would be able to weather it. Fleck has since elevated Minnesota to a level of competition that no one would have thought possible. It could be a tough sell. 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. The resume is admittedly solid. In Foleys time at Temple, more than 20 Owls who played high school football in New Jersey went on to NFL careers. And would he stick around, even if things go well? You cant find a more aggressive, out-of-his-mind competitor beyond him other than possibly Jim Harbaugh. Oh, look, another former North Dakota State head coach. Along with the increasingly large payouts handed down by the Big Ten, that severe package indicates Nebraska will be motivated to go beyond Frost's $5 million annual salary and come closer to or even exceed the $7 million mark that has become the new benchmark for top-of-the-line head coaches in the Power Five. Matt Lubick, Greg Austin, Ryan Held, and Mario Verduzco are all dismissed at Nebraska, effective immediately. In addition, while his teams have done well overall, there are times when his ability as a play-caller has been costly. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). 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. Klieman went 69-6 with the Bison and was hired by Kansas State in Dec 2018. Why It Might Not: Kentucky demonstrated tremendous patience through his early years developing the program, when his record was 12-24 (4-20 in conference) after 3 seasons. Even his one year at Oregon looked promising. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. While things can and will almost certainly change before the end of the regular season, these are five realistic names for the Nebraska opening among current Power Five head coaches. The former Washington head coach who led the Huskies to their only CFP appearance and who also built Boise State one of the Group of Fives top level programs, Petersen is currently retired and seems happy to be so. Closing Comment: Mark Stoops would be a solid hire. Unflashy and reserved, Doeren's personality would fit the ethos of Nebraska. RE-RANK:There are four new top 10 teams in the NCAA Re-Rank 1-131, HIGHS AND LOWSs:Winners and losers from Week 2 in college football, UNDER RADAR:USC's domination, Michigan QB race leadthings you missed, MISERY INDEX:Jimbo Fisher continues to rob Texas A&M in broad daylight. 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. 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. Why It Might Not: Wilsons stint at Indiana was a failure, perhaps unsurprisingly because its Indiana, but also in large part because of the ineptness of his defenses. An accomplished recruiter with strong East Coast connections, Barthel has previous experience on Rhules staffs with the Carolina Panthers and at Temple. The coaching staff hires for Nebraska Football include: Corey Campbell, Head Football Strength and Conditioning, Marcus Satterfield, Offensive Coordinator. But at this point he seems set on staying in Florida. A standout player in the NFL, Knighton has four total years of coaching experience, including two years at Wagner in 2019 and 2020. How could it not? Would he succeed in a Midwest spot? Since Nebraska is going into the bye week, I figured I might as well wait until after all the post-game articles before posting this. And even with great recruiting operations already established at Ohio State, he somehow managed to take it to another level. Traylors offense was among the best in the country in 2021 and they steamrolled through most of their schedule, stumbling in the regular season only to North Texas. Frost studied under coaching legends, knew the Nebraska program inside and out, had two years of head coaching experience, and still failed. Taylor is a young coach who caught fire in one season (sound familiar? At the very least, he understands a winning culture. Kentucky had no expectations when they hired him. Strong would have to go a long way to prove that hes viable as head-coaching material for a big program. You know what you're going to get: clean, solid, physical football that would conceivably play well in Lincoln. Why It Might Not: It remains to be seen how hell finish in Carolina, but if he were to wind up in Lincoln, there may be the sense that this is a low-bar retread hire. Why It Might Not: The Huskers have had mixed results with first time head coaches who needed to learn the job on the fly. How would he fit? Head coach Scott Frost met with reporters on Tuesday for the first time since news broke that he would be returning for a fifth year at Nebraska under a restructured contract and buyout.. He knows how to coach up players, and most importantly, he knows how to run the damn ball, damn it. Theres no question he knows how to coach and recruit. Closing Comment: Jason Candles not a big name and maybe feels content flying under the radar in college football. There is a fair argument that Fleck appears to be mostly flash and light on substance. Closing Comment: Theres a lot to like with Matt Canada when you look under the surface. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Nebraska isn't looking at that sort of option. The guy everyone wanted once upon a time? He might be the defensive version of Scott Frost. Hes got a national championship ring as a head coach. By 10/11 NOW. Craig Bohl, head coach, Wyoming. Some people are pounding the table for this guy, but to me, this is a fairly un-sexy pick. Closing Comment: This is a classic swing-for-the-fences, boom-or-bust type. I try to make the case for each one. Fresh off an overtime win at West Virginia that leaves Kansas at 2-0 for the first time since 2011, Leipold has quickly reversed the Jayhawks' losing ways and placed the program on an upward trajectory for the first time in over a decade. Why It Might Work: Narduzzi seems tailor-made for the Big Ten. Wilsons biggest knock might be his personality. And yes, hes from the Stoops family and is an Iowa alumnus. He has shepherded locker rooms accustomed to winning championships each season. +, (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. So why isnt he coaching in Gainesville? There are some in Ann Arbor who still feel he didnt get a fair shake, but his career following has borne out that Michigan probably made the correct decision. Only in his second season at Kansas and coming off a 2-10 first season may give some pause about his. He has solid Midwest ties and knows how to recruit gems. Could he follow NCAA rules? Also, could Nebraska convince him to leave Baylor? Less what? If you wanted to replicate Wisconsin at Nebraska, you couldnt do much better than this guy. At both places he was ultimately a disappointment. Hes dug them out of the doldrums and turned them into a solid program that has produced multiple seasons of double-digit wins. 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 . Thats insanely good. This FanPost created by a registered user of Corn Nation. He didnt, but a lot of that was because he didnt have internal support. By the time it got resolved, it was Thursday before the Oklahoma game. Second, Im bugged by the Mississippi State thing. While he wasnt spectacular in the SEC, he might find an easier time in the Big Ten. The meltdown in Minneapolis would be legendary. For this list Im mostly focusing on guys with at least some head coaching experiencemany current, some former. Id be over the moon if Nebraska hired him. He might not have the same passion for Nebraska, and that could affect his performance. He struggled (to put it mildly) to develop a quarterback. Why It Might Not: A longtime coordinator who turned heads with a special season in year two as a head coach, including a Sugar Bowl win over an SEC opponent? Corey Campbell will lead Nebraskas football strength and conditioning program. Hes an Ohio guy who loves Ohio. Maybe hes learned a lot and would want to take a crack at it again, in the Big Ten? Being a true triple-option team in the Big Ten would be fascinating. Despite some down years, hes done exceptionally well at Air Force and they have no desire to see him leave. He has Big Ten bona fides from his days as Ohio States DC and would bring serious credibility to a Nebraska program looking to get competitive in the conference. Why It Might Work: Leipold is certainly a good coach. Campbell comes to Lincoln after serving for two seasons as an assistant strength coach with the Carolina Panthers. From Ottawa (KS) to Wabash (IN) to Drake (IA) and now EMU, Creighton has literally been around the Midwest. To no ones surprise, hes doing well as Alabama OC and can now boast having coached a Heisman-trophy winner. And yeah, Im ranking thesebased on how appealing I think they are, the kind of fit theyd be, and how much energy or excitement their arrival would inject into the program. The decision to fire Frost after just the season's 3rd game has given college football fans plenty of time to speculate about who would eventually be the coach to take his place. Why It Might Work: Canada did a remarkable job as Marylands interim HC. That guy was Scott Frost. The head coach of the Pittsburgh Panthers won the ACC in 2021 and has his team rolling toward a bright future. Husker fans might be wary because Stoops appears to be a blend of Mike Riley and Bo Pelini, but somehow hes made it work in Lexington. Baylors 2018 signing class was re-ranked as the No. First, Moorhead probably isnt leaving Akron after one year. Corn Nation, a Nebraska Cornhuskers community, By Silantro Coastal Carolina's head coach captured the nation's attention when he came out of nowhere to go 11-1 and win the Sun Belt in 2020, given then-undefeated BYU its only loss. Make of that what you will. Why It Might Work: Absolutely no one expected UTSA to go 12-2, but the fact that the Roadrunners did has to count for something. Maybe he could pull it off and be great, but thats a tall order. Why It Might Work: At every stop, Creighton has left the place better than hes found it. His unique motion-heavy style is sometimes difficult for quarterbacks to grasp, and there were times, as with all OCs, where the play-calling was suspect. He was BYU's head coach from 2005 to 2015, going 99-43, and so it was a surprise when he left that job for a flailing Virginia program, which he promptly turned around and had them going to bowl games. Closing Comment: Mendenhall is a really good candidate on paper. That would give him a serious advantage in recruits living rooms, if he can also win games. Hes a Husker and currently serving as interim coach. Closing Comment: Mullen isnt coaching anywhere right now, so hed be available. My top two choices at the time: Matt Rhule - Baylor. Hes Miami of Ohios head coach, where hes been since 2014. While he's in a good spot with very solid job security, the Nebraska job ranks higher on the Power Five ladder. Assuming he agreed to come to Lincoln, how would he get on? Would he be able to get the talent needed to win at a high level? Why It Might Not: But didnt Scott Frost supposedly understand a winning culture too? How quickly can they learn his style and become competitive? Its highly unlikely anyone else was considered. 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. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). Closing Comment: The most impressive part of his resume is his time at GVSU, but how much of that can translate to Nebraska? After seven years, Candle hasnt taken over the MAC or done the things you would typically like to see from a young head coach ready for a big opportunity. And to be fair, though there is potential, his head coaching tenures with both the Nittany Lions and the Texans were not exactly spectacular. Aranda probably wont be coming into the Big Ten with the same level of naive arrogance, shooting off his mouth about how the conference should adjust to him. Why It Might Work: It only took Urban Meyer two seasons to coach Utah to an undefeated season. Hes certainly a good coach, but is he elite? Hes got a history in the Big Ten, which he matches in terms of style. There are some reports he prefers the job he has now and is settling in. The state of Colorado isnt that far from Nebraska. Chadwell followed it up by posting another 11-win season in 2021. 827 shares Evan Bredeson November 10, 2022 5:15 am CT The Nebraska coaching search is now closing in on the two-month mark since the firing of Scott Frost on September 11th. Its odd that hes never been a head coach beyond the interim run with Maryland, which makes me think hes not really interested in it. It didnt happen. It would all but confirm that Nebraska is interested primarily in giving the reins to former Huskers. He also occasionally does TV analyst work for Fox Sports, and he stepped in to coach the Sooners for a bowl game when Lincoln Riley bolted for USC. His time in Ann Arbor was one catastrophe after another, and the mistakes he made set the program back significantly. Why It Might Work: Monkens teams practice great fundamentals and rarely if ever beat themselves, which would be a welcome change from the Scott Frost era. Entz could be riding on the coattails of North Dakota State, which finds it rare to not win the FCS national title. Not long removed from coming under some scrutiny following a 4-8 finish in 2019, Doeren has the Wolfpack up to No. Hes nuts. 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's established a culture at Iowa State that has played a substantial role in the best run in program history. And even though hes now saddled with one of college footballs toughest projects at Kansas, many believe he has the Jayhawks headed in the right direction. And dont forget, hes built a program from scratch. Nebraska would be an even tougher job. Closing Comment: Given all the candidates out there with head coaching experience, even the flawed retreads, it would almost seem disappointing to pick an unproven coordinator instead. Hes now back at San Diego State for a second stint. The most obligatory of all candidates to be discussed. KSU hasnt had a breakthrough season yet. Georgias current defensive coordinator has been a head coach at two different SEC teams, Florida and South Carolina. If not the easiest decision for him to make, Nebraska can simply offer more: more money in a better conference with a deeper reservoir of resources. After six years with the Cavaliers he unexpectedly resigned (or retired) in a similarly head-scratching departure. Bringing that energy to Lincoln could make the Huskers a very dangerous program. He tried his hand in the NFL with Jacksonville and face-planted so hardexacerbated by a truly staggering amount of off-the-field dramathat the owner fired him before he could even complete his first season. Facebook His record going into 2022 was 90-54, having coached at a couple spots at the FCS level. Hed demand a hefty price and it seems highly unlikely that this marriage would happen. The former head coach at Indiana, hes now Ohio States offensive coordinator, and doing an excellent job there. North Carolina or South Carolina (or even Clemson?) Has the shine worn off, though? This is a group that will relate well to prospective student-athletes from all parts of the country and sell Nebraska Football.. But regardless, this is a candidate that needs to be addressed. And if he does, would he stick around? Barthel helped one of the nations most improved teams in his one season at UConn as the Huskies averaged nearly 200 rushing yards per game. Hes generally seen as past his prime, and despite his Midwest (i.e. So putting him in that position as the full-time Nebraska head coach, barring an Ed Orgeron-like interim season, would be a total crapshoot. Is this a championship-caliber coach? If youre looking for consistency, this might not be the best choice. Its not for everybody. 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The first is the Big Names. Why It Might Not: The USF flop is a huge concern. Like many coaches of SEC blue bloods, he got run out of town when the results started to taper off. Mickey Joseph, Nebraska Interim Coach . It would appease all Husker fans who want to go back to that style from the Osborne days, and theres no better choice for that than Monken. He may be mercurial, but it doesnt change the fact that the job Fleck did at Western Michigan and with the once-hapless Goofers has been excellent. If Nebraska were to target him, the thinking would be that they want to get a guy before he breaks out. Why It Might Not: On the flip side, maybe hes stayed at the same place for eight years because his phone isnt exactly ringing off the hook. Foley spent the past three seasons as an assistant special teams coach with the Panthers and previously worked with special teams at the collegiate level for seven consecutive seasons from 2013 to 2019. Closing Comment: I could get on board with this, if not be super excited, and honestly, itd be an excellent hire. Nebraska's top three candidates for the open . Hes probably done coaching and no one is really looking at him. His Big Ten familiarity is also a plus. Then he spent a season at Oregon before bolting for the "Dream Job" at Florida State, where he barely lasted two years. There may be a candidate who emerges who is not on this list, something thats very likely to happen. Hes also been a successful OC at Oregon from 2020-2021. While things can and will almost certainly change before the end of the regular season, these are five realistic names for the Nebraska opening among current Power Five head coaches. Why It Might Work: Stoops had a fantastic record at Oklahoma and set the program up for long term success. He also refuses to wear red. There is no doubt in his ability as a head coach. Closing Comment: This would be a bizarre marriage if it happened. He brings 24 years of experience to the Nebraska staff, including six seasons working for Rhule at Temple, Baylor, and the Carolina Panthers. Monken is the current head coach at Army, a notoriously difficult place to recruit D-1 competitive athletes. Campbell first worked with Rhule at Baylor where he served as an assistant strength coach beginning in 2017. 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. Aside from 2021, hes had an impressive coaching career and Nebraska should definitely consider him. Herman made a name for himself as offensive coordinator at Iowa State (2009-11) and then Ohio State (2012-14) before his brilliant turnaround as head coach at Houston, where he was 22-4 in two . So without further ado, lets get into it.
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