All Rights Reserved. Nebraskas top three candidates for the open coaching job are Iowa States Matt Campbell, Kansas coach Lance Leipold and Alabama offensive coordinator But more important than nostalgia is how disciplined his teams are. He will have many suitors. KSU hasnt had a breakthrough season yet. Like Frost, he has a national championship ring (LSU, 2019). Closing Comment: Mark Stoops would be a solid hire. Creighton is 53. Closing Comment: Its odd that Campbell didnt make a jump to a better job after last season. He also refuses to wear red. He's 45 and very much seems primed for a jump. His time in Ann Arbor was one catastrophe after another, and the mistakes he made set the program back significantly. But Campbell has to get to a certain level this season to be in the mix. His two turnarounds at Ball State and San Diego State (in his first stint) were impressive, considering what they were before he arrived. Why It Might Work: Hoke knows the Big Ten and the Midwest very well. At 63 with not much upside he is unlikely to be in high demand. 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. Hes a Penn State grad with strong Midwest recruiting ties, and was considered for the job in State College. That kind of price tag in hindsight is laughable. He retired suddenly after a disappointing 8-5 record in 2019 and hasnt sought any coaching opportunities since. Candles Rockets have seen no drop off and remain one of the MACs better teams every year. Web2023 Commercial Intern Career Services | Nebraska Nucor www.nucor.com 2023 Commercial Intern Posted on: March 1, 2023 Apply Now Internship Expires March 17, It also worked out pretty well the last time the Huskers hired a Buckeye. He was a part of the Minnesota breakthrough in 2016 that set the runway for P.J. Why It Might Work: Theres no doubt in Bohls ability to coach and win. 1. The former Raiders and Bucs head coach is one of the sports biggest characters, and also one of the most controversial. If you don't want to call him the new Bo Pelini, fine, but don't forget Pelini's legacy (67-27 in seven seasons) looks damn good right now. 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. Mickey Joseph, Nebraska interim coach:Joseph has a lot of support as Frost's associate head coach and a fellow former Huskers quarterback under Osborne. WebCandidates must have either current Nebraska licensure or NDE certification and be available 3-5 days per week to serve students in a variety of settings. The break from Virginia was equally confusing, and Mendenhall gave the now-typical "spend time with family" line as the reason. This isnt a Harbaugh-and-49ers situation, where the coach and ownership are on rocky terms. But similarly I try to look at how each one might work. He knows how to recruit. The most obligatory of all candidates to be discussed. A lot can change over the course of the season. It would all but confirm that Nebraska is interested primarily in giving the reins to former Huskers. Then he got booted for off-the-field allegations from his time at LSU. Gruden hasnt even sniffed, let alone showed interest, in a college head coaching job in his entire career, but that wont stop people from pounding the table for him. Despite some down years, hes done exceptionally well at Air Force and they have no desire to see him leave. There is no healthier coaching tree from which to pick a coach: Bill Belichick and Nick Saban. 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. Admittedly there would be some excitement, but now with the controversy thats attached to him, its probably just not worth it. Aside from 2021, hes had an impressive coaching career and Nebraska should definitely consider him. Closing Comment: He looks like a great choice for a bridge coach, which, considering where Nerbaska is right now, might be a strong strategy for the future. He might be better served as a coordinator. He knows the Midwest and the Big Ten well. Why It Might Not: The pressure he felt at Boise was nothing compared to Washingtonwhich is not even one of college footballs biggest blue bloodsand it clearly weighed on him. Jerry Kill: If Nebraska wants to poach a head coach from another school, Jerry Kill seems like a logical direction to go. 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. Why It Might Work: Mullen was the toast of college football after what he did in Starkville, Mississippi. It took some convincing to get Kentuckys athletic dept. I try to make the case for each one. This seems like a name fairly low on the totem pole and would likely signal desperation. Why It Might Not: Fit and longevity. March 3, 2023 7:00 am ET. According to one report, a former FBS head coach and long-time defensive coordinator will be joining the Tigers for the 2023 season. And even with great recruiting operations already established at Ohio State, he somehow managed to take it to another level. For many, the shine has certainly worn off. 172d Bill Connelly. Web/real-sports/ncaa-football/nebraska-cornhuskers-coaching-candidates 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. Oh, wait, you mean yeah, okay. The decline in his fourth season was truly stunning. That cost Meyer a three-game suspension at the beginning of the 2018 season, his last with the Buckeyes. His time at Ohio State gives him an edge in recruiting knowledge, and at Texas he had no problem pulling in top classes. You cant find a more aggressive, out-of-his-mind competitor beyond him other than possibly Jim Harbaugh. It would be like bringing in a far less successful Dabo Swinney. Hes now in his fourth year, and the Wildcats are firmly looking like a bowl team, which theyve been in at least two of Kliemans seasons thus far. Stoops has produced double-digit win seasons, has his program regularly vying for an upper spot in the SEC East, and has sent multiple players to the NFL drafts early rounds. You probably have an opinion on this person. Hes had other stops including LSU and is now the OC for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Nebraska would certainly expect more from him than what he did in Starkville. Nebraska coaching candidates to replace Scott Frost, Report: Big 12 in recent contact with Pac-12 schools, Rules committee proposes change to speed up games, Saban unhappy over proposed permanent rivals, USC coach Lincoln Riley builds the perfect QB. An understated, under-the-radar coach who seems to do more with less? Why It Might Not: Obligatory NDSU caveats. 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. Creighton has taken his programs as far as they realistically could go, so he could be worth a look. Even if there are some benefits, the hire would reek of nepotism. Plus hes another triple-option coach. Were less than two weeks away from the start of NFL free agency, which begins at 4 p.m. Its highly unlikely anyone else was considered. A former Husker quarterback (sound familiar? Lets start with why he flopped at Michiganhis defense and special teams. Meghan Hall. (Tom Brady). Why It Might Work: Moorhead was an outstanding offensive mind at Penn State and the job he did there was the key in elevating the Nittany Lions to the next level. Can the Huskers rebound? The 2023 salary cap has already been And would he stick around, even if things go well? 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 His next gig has to be the absolute right fit. Some argue that he was the one who built that program into what it is todaywinning 3 FCS national championships while he was there, and posting a record of 104-32. Hes now being talked about for bigger jobs, but was he a one-hit wonder? Does Nebrsaka really want to try that again? Is he waiting for Ryan Day to leave Ohio State? It took the Raiders committing $100 million to lure him away from Monday Night Football. Closing Comment: You cant deny that youd be at least a little excited by this. 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. Oh, look, another former North Dakota State head coach. 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). Nebraska football coaching hot board: 21 candidates for the job Jimmy Watkins , Evan Bland , Sam McKewon , Luke Mullin Sep 12, 2022 Updated Sep 26, 2022 He has solid Midwest ties and knows how to recruit gems. 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. These are the head-explode, spit-take hires that the college football world would probably lose its mind over if Nebraska pulled it off. He also has a fiery disposition like a certain former coach and Husker fans find that generally off-putting. (Consider this: How many guys with statues on campus are firedduring the season?) He has a respectable head coaching record overall at 87-53. And to be fair, though there is potential, his head coaching tenures with both the Nittany Lions and the Texans were not exactly spectacular. Nebraska needs a new football coach. 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. Hes still fairly young at 46. He would be a top candidate at any program. But as they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder. He is .500 in bowl games and has an overall record of 135-81, marking a solid resume for any head coach. Moving within the division to suddenly chase his old boss, Paul Chryst, and alma mater doesn't seem like an ideal move. Hes defensive minded and knows college footballs most fertile recruiting grounds. His Big Ten familiarity is also a plus. Is he more cut out to be a coordinator? Why It Might Not: Nebraska would be a bigger job than anywhere hes been. Hes a Youngstown State grad and famously served as Mark Dantonios aggressive DC at Michigan State. That fact is both a surprising and depressing trend. If Trev Alberts were to poach him from Lawrence, Leipold would suddenly be under a lot more pressure. Curriculum development and delivery of adult education courses. And yes, hes from the Stoops family and is an Iowa alumnus. Meyer, a three-time national championship coach at Florida and Ohio State, was responsible for hiring OSU assistantZach Smith, whose wife accused him of abuse. Why It Might Not: Theres not a lot to knock, but theres not a lot to get excited about, either. This could be the best time in his career to go after him. Why It Might Not: Taggart was presumably given every help and benefit at Florida State and his failure there was not just the result of impatient boosters. On the other hand, theres a case to be made that maybe Nebraska should go that way. Interim coach Bo Pelini, the fiery, 36-year-old defensive coordinator in his first season at Nebraska, snuffed out the boycott discussion, walking in on a Dec. 16 players meeting. 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. Blackshirts? Closing Comment: Yes, his second year as a head coach was unexpectedly good, so the comparisons to Frost are there. There are some reports he prefers the job he has now and is settling in. Scott Frost is out at Nebraska. Its not for everybody. Closing Comment: The appeal of hiring a coach with the achievement of his second season aside, this doesnt seem like a great fit on the surface. Thanks to his time as an assistant at Navy and Paul Johnsons Georgia Tech, he is also one of the most well-versed coaches in the triple-optionone of the toughest schemes to prepare for. Four candidates are vying for each of the other two district seats. Why It Might Not: Canada clashed a bit with Ed Orgeron at LSU, leading some to believe that he was holding the offense back. The program was plagued by the scandal involving Joe Paterno and Jerry Sandusky, most big-time recruits and players jumped ship, and OBrien took the job with no previous head coaching experience and under the auspices of a two-year bowl ban. 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 Work: Taggart did well at a place with low expectations. Kill has decades of experience as a head Thats an untenable situation for any head coach. Another guy who had a surprising breakout 12-win season in year two as a head coach, Traylor and UTSA had a magical year in 2021. Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell Campbell has built Iowa State into a consistent winner. It could be possible for him to employ a similar turnaround at Nebraska. It typically doesnt go that way, but Entzs ties to the state of Nebraska, if nothing else, make him mildly interesting. It's certainly more highly resourced than Iowa State, especially with the Big 12 moving down in the pecking order with the forthcoming departures of Texas and Oklahoma. Hes now back at San Diego State for a second stint. While his teams arent on Clemsons level in terms of talent, they are always competitive. He went an unexpected 5-7, including 3 conference wins, and nearly beat Urban Meyers Buckeyes in overtime. Why It Might Work: Muschamp, now 51, was once one of the most sought-after coaching candidates, briefly considered the head-coach-in-waiting to Mack Brown at Texas before he took the Florida job to replace Urban Meyer. Everyone has their favorites. If Nebraska is facing rejection from experienced candidateswhich itself would be alarmingthis is a solid emergency option, assuming he takes the call. Fickell famously turned down Michigan State to stay at Cincinnati, where he has pilfered their best recruit targets over the last half-decade. Closing Comment: It seems like it would take a lot to talk Petersen into coming to Lincoln. And yet he says he's not done coaching. Why It Might Work: Doeren runs the ball Big Ten style at NC State, and theyre very good at it. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) In the Market: 2023 NFL Draft QB prospect superlatives after the season by Scott Rogust. 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. He was very successful as Louisvilles head coach, having discovered Teddy Bridgewater. You may also remember him as Wisconsins OC in 2012, when they put up 70 points on the Huskers in the Big Ten Championship game. Trev Alberts has the rest of 2022 to find the right guy. His connections in SEC land make him very unlikely to stay at a program like Nebraska, even if he somehow found success. Who should replace Scott Frost at Nebraska? Coming off one of his biggest wins Saturday at Florida, there is evidence Stoops may have peaked with the Wildcats. Another former Big Ten head coach, Hoke ran Michigan with mixed results. Closing Comment: Mendenhall is a really good candidate on paper. Theres some question as to whether hed leave as hes turned down previous job offers from better college programs. Closing Comment: I didnt even want to include him on this list because he seems set at Kansas State, but the frequency of his name being mentioned forced the issue. Closing Comment: I was big on Charlie Strong and thought hed kick butt at Texas. Then he became Houstons head coach and kicked butt in year one. You may also remember him as the former OC of the New England Patriots once upon a time. Closing Comment: Its a risk. Patterson's skills were on display Saturday as he teamed with Longhorns defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski to limit Alabama to its fewest points in a true road game since 2017. 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. He struggled (to put it mildly) to develop a quarterback. He retired from both Florida and Ohio State for nebulous reasons. Why It Might Not: Lincoln might be outside his comfort zone. These are guys who might be a bit of a longshot fit-wise, or who have some issues, or would take a bit more convincing to get people on board. ET on March 15. He certainly would be a good hire on paper, but youd be right to wonder if it would work out. He has decent ties to the state and the Midwest which make him familiar with the local recruiting grounds. So Ive compiled an exhaustive list below of virtually every coaching candidate I think Nebraska could pursue. Five Heart Podcast 318: Nebraska Basketball, Spring Game Attendance and a new Memorial Stadium? He is obsessed with winning and is known for relentless coaching, sometimes to unhealthy levels. He hasnt pursued head coaching gigs very much and might be more comfortable as an assistant. His record going into 2022 was 90-54, having coached at a couple spots at the FCS level. A program looking for energy could really benefit from that. And dont forget, hes built a program from scratch. Hes nuts. Hes known as an offensive mastermind and stands among college footballs brainiest schemers. Nebraska football coaching hot board: 21 candidates for the job Jimmy Watkins , Evan Bland , Sam McKewon , Luke Mullin Sep 12, 2022 Updated Sep 26, 2022 0 The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. WebA Day in the Life of an Account Analyst Intern. Why It Might Not: Moorhead might be wary of leading a big-time college football program after what happened at Mississippi State. He knows how to coach up players, and most importantly, he knows how to run the damn ball, damn it. Trev Alberts now has to embark on the long process of finding his replacement. Malzahns record is proven but hes far from perfect. 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 s Okay, okay, in all seriousness, Grudens name gets floated only because hes so damn fun to watch. Its an exciting time, right? Meyer can coach college, but can he keep from becoming the focus for all the wrong reasons? He was the DC at Wisconsin and LSU and is now coaching the Baylor Bears. He got all that and then some at USF, and good lord, what a disaster. (They probably dont.). Less what? Hed demand a hefty price and it seems highly unlikely that this marriage would happen. Why It Might Not: No Nebraska or Big Ten ties. 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 the former head coach of the Florida Gators and, before that, the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Nebraska WBB Loses to Michigan State 67-64, Nebraska Baseball Weekend Preview: Cambria College Classic, Nebraska WBB vs Michgan State Big Ten Tournament Preview and Game Thread. After 15 seasons, Calhoun has yet to win the Mountain West. Doeren might be the most underrated coach in the Power 5. All eyes across the country would be tuning in to watch how he does with the Huskersand it could work. An Air Force grad who is coaching Air Force, Calhoun is in his 16th season there and has a record of 111-75 after 15 of them. Jeff Schwartz (p) (402) 395-2134 How to Apply If you are interested , submit your application! Why It Might Not: Air Force is his alma mater and thats a big hurdle when hes doing well there. Iowa) ties and solid coaching, theres some question as to whether he could handle the style of the Big Ten. Florida Atlantics head coach has seen an up-and-down career where he was once considered one of the hottest commodities in college football. Hes coached as an assistant at Louisville, Minnesota, Georgia, Colorado, and is now Michigan States OC, where hes done well. He already knows the Big Ten and will likely be more prepared on what to expect given his time at Wisconsin. Taking on the Nebraska job would place him squarely in the limelight. Entz could be riding on the coattails of North Dakota State, which finds it rare to not win the FCS national title. Now hes Miami of Floridas DC. So stay tuned. Scott Frost has been fired. Mike Locksley, Lane Kiffin, and Luke Fickell all got another chance after doing some "rehab" at a successful program. A similar implosion if he were to come to Lincoln cant be ruled out. Nebraska football has received three crystal balls total for Raiola, but Wiltfong, the lead expert for 247 sports, still has his crystal ball on Georgia. Closing Comment: This would be a bizarre marriage if it happened. Apply here. In both cases, he made them successful by his third season. The coaching carousel is always fun. Nebraska after Scott Frost: Huskers coaching job pluses, minuses and candidates. And hes kind of an oddball. There are many who would see this hire as a bit of a desperate move. Regionally, itd be a good fit. Look at the teams against which they have lost. Cincinnati is going to the Big 12 soon. Closing Comment: Mullen isnt coaching anywhere right now, so hed be available. After six years with the Cavaliers he unexpectedly resigned (or retired) in a similarly head-scratching departure. He flamed out of the NFLtwice. Prior to this development, insiders were saying Campbell was interested in only two jobs: Ohio State and Notre Dame. He didnt, but a lot of that was because he didnt have internal support. Why It Might Not: OBrien bolted for the NFL at the earliest opportunity. on Sep 19, 2022, 8:38am CDT He certainly proved capable as head-coaching material, in the right situation. North Carolina or South Carolina (or even Clemson?) Many believe he was one of the original architects of the spread offense. Scott Frost, offensive coordinator, Oregon. Closing Comment: Okay, full disclosure: Jeff Monken is my favorite of this whole bunch. Is he worth hiring? He losta lot. The resume is admittedly solid. Hes now the head coach at Jacksonville State in Alabama. 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. Hes very much an old-school style coach and appears more stubborn than most. He knows exactly the caliber of players the NFL wants, and flashing a Super Bowl ring might be enticing to recruits, too. His experience working under Chip Kelly and Mark Helfrich at Oregon, as well as a vote of confidence from 13 coaching candidates to watch. Urban Meyer, Fox analyst:The Huskers wouldn't would they? How could it not? At the end of each candidate I include a Closing Comment, which is basically my personal take on what I think of the candidate. 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. Theres a reason it isnt in vogue anymore. He orchestrated Cam Newtons Heisman season when serving as Auburns OC in 2010. So without further ado, lets get into it. He also lacks significant regional ties and seems more geared for the Pacific Northwest and Utah-Colorado areas. I may do a follow up article as the year goes on. Everyone hopes to nab someone who creates the success of Jim Tressel. But here it is as written around September 12, with minor edits.). Almost all of his coaching career has been in the state of Ohio. Here is a look at five early candidates for the vacant Nebraska head coaching job. Hes also been a successful OC at Oregon from 2020-2021. The former head coach at Indiana, hes now Ohio States offensive coordinator, and doing an excellent job there. How quickly can they learn his style and become competitive? Im sure youve heard of him. Why It Might Not: Theres no question that the shine has worn off of Tom Herman. How would the fan base react? Hes probably not going to win immediately, and how many more struggling seasons can Husker fans take? His best season was 2016 when he went 12-2 and lost to Georgia in the CFP. His culture, tireless work ethic and no-nonsense approach would appeal to Nebraska. Why It Might Work: I think people are more excited by the work hes done at Kansas State, which is to essentially make the program feel like moving on from Bill Snyder is possible. Nebraska has no natural rival in the Big Ten, as much as some want to make Iowa that team. He has also seen what it takes to win, thanks to being inside Ohio States program. That's the sort of sell job Frost needs to make. Herman quietly served as an analyst for the Chicago Bears last year and is now looking for a job. Klieman went 69-6 with the Bison and was hired by Kansas State in Dec 2018. Chadwell followed it up by posting another 11-win season in 2021. If he were to hire a competent DC and win, the rest may be worth overlooking. Frost studied under coaching legends, knew the Nebraska program inside and out, had two years of head coaching experience, and still failed. And how motivated would he be? Theres no question he knows how to coach and recruit. Closing Comment: This would be intriguing but Taggarts status and resume isnt as hot as it was seven years ago. But lets be honest, Gruden was really overrated. And unlike Frost, he has no Nebraska ties to save him if he starts losing early. How they do in replacing him will (Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY Sports) Capel would become Krzyzewski's point guard for four years, leading Duke to a national title appearance as a freshman. You may know him as the former OC who helped Penn State to their Big Ten championship in 2016. Closing Comment: This seems like the safest pick. Strong would have to go a long way to prove that hes viable as head-coaching material for a big program. Could Nebraska lure the former Oklahoma coach out of retirement (or semi-retirement)? He also beat Michigan in the Alamo Bowl. Native son Scott Frost was fired Sunday having gone 16-31 three games into his fifth season. A 54-22 record is solidly in the plus category, and he went 5-0 in bowl games as a head coach. Hes never worked west of Illinois, and hed be asked to live west of Iowa in the Great Plains. Who? Does FSU or any ACC power actually have options? Hes got a national championship ring as a head coach. After the scandal that forced Jim Tressel to leave Columbus, Meyer moved in and promptly started kicking the entire Big Tens ass. Hes not wowing you unless you live in Ypsilanti. Closing Comment: Jason Candles not a big name and maybe feels content flying under the radar in college football. Why It Might Not: It looks a lot like Mike Riley, doesnt it? A competent athletic dept. To no ones surprise, hes doing well as Alabama OC and can now boast having coached a Heisman-trophy winner. Closing Comment: It would be interesting to see Hoke roam the sidelines in Lincoln, and he would almost certainly do a better job than Scott Frost, but there isnt much he can provide in the long term. Theres a pretty big crop of them right now and Nebraska should definitely exhaust all options there before looking at coordinators whove never been a head coach. Twice since 2018 he has won 10 games, perhaps prompting his angry comeback recently when John Calipari suggested Kentucky is far more focused on basketball success. Instead he kept the team competitive when it could have easily imploded. He was doing well at Arizona until off-the-field allegations made them show him the door. Both BYU and Virginia had overall low expectations relative to Nebraska's, but at the same time he'd be taking over the program when those expectations are at their lowest in nearly half a century. Nebraska Cornhuskers coaching candidates Jeff Monken, Army Black Knights head coach Jeff Lebby, Oklahoma Sooners offensive coordinator Brian Hartline, He could bring that recipe to Nebraska, which would afford him the necessary resources.