Matt Rhule Finds Replacement For Nebraska Post-Donovon Raiola Before Las Vegas Bowl Against Utah A sudden coaching shift at Nebraska sets off rapid replacement talks and renewed questions about the fu

Nebraska entered November with clarity after clinching bowl eligibility for the 55th time, then closing the regular season at 7-5 overall and 4-5 in the Big Ten. The program had momentum, but the coaching staff did not survive the final stretch. The next development pushed the conversation toward the most scrutinized assistant on HC Matt Rhule’s staff.

“BREAKING: Nebraska has fired offensive line coach Donovan Raiola, @GregSmithRivals & @PeteNakos report❌,” On3 reported on December 6.

This move ends the tenure of the longest-serving assistant in the building. His dismissal landed before bowl prep and marked a clear reset from Matt Rhule. Nebraska’s response to the firing signaled an aggressive next step.

HuskerOnline’s Steven Sipple reported that Matt Rhule moved directly tow