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Nebraska Cornhuskers Part Ways with Defensive Coordinator John Butler

LINCOLN, NE – In a surprising move, Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule has parted ways with Defensive Coordinator John Butler, according to multiple sources. The announcement came Monday, just a year after Butler took over the Huskers’ defense following Tony White’s departure for Florida State.

Butler’s tenure saw some improvements to the Nebraska defense. This season, the Huskers ranked 23rd nationally in total defense and boasted the second-best passing defense in the country, allowing only 141.1 yards per game.

However, the Cornhuskers’ rush defense experienced a significant decline under Butler’s leadership. The team went from allowing 101.2 rushing yards per game and 3.4 yards per carry to allowing over 170 rushing yards per game and 4.8 yards per carry this season, dropping them to 95th in the nation in that category.

The decision comes after Nebraska’s recent game against Boston College at Yankee Stadium on December 28, 2024, in New York City. The reasons for the departure were not immediately clear. A search for Butler’s replacement is expected to begin immediately.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates.

By Bobby Schneider, Senior Sports Reporter, The Daily Nebraskan

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