Craig Bohl, head coach, Wyoming. Instead he kept the team competitive when it could have easily imploded. Patterson knows Nebraska and its culture; he would come out of the box blazing on the recruiting trail. Why It Might Work: At every stop, Creighton has left the place better than hes found it. He got all that and then some at USF, and good lord, what a disaster. He retired from both Florida and Ohio State for nebulous reasons. Hes got a history in the Big Ten, which he matches in terms of style. Closing Comment: A perhaps-soon-to-be-former NFL coach whos done very well in college seems like a good choice on paper. Maybe he could be worth considering, but rest assured there would be a lot of skeptics. Web2023 Commercial Intern Career Services | Nebraska Nucor www.nucor.com 2023 Commercial Intern Posted on: March 1, 2023 Apply Now Internship Expires March 17, (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) In the Market: 2023 NFL Draft QB prospect superlatives after the season by Scott Rogust. Because Air Force is not exactly a headline-grabber in college football, some may find hiring Calhoun to be underwhelming and head-scratching. It might be time to take a swing. Closing Comment: This would be a bizarre marriage if it happened. Monken has no Big Ten or Nebraska ties. 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. Regionally, itd be a good fit. He losta lot. 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. Despite some down years, hes done exceptionally well at Air Force and they have no desire to see him leave. Kansas was willing to take a chance, and it very much felt like throwing anything at a wall to see what sticks. 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. Im sure youve heard of him. Thats why its fun. 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. Why It Might Work: Stoops had a fantastic record at Oklahoma and set the program up for long term success. Closing Comment: Mickey Joseph would no doubt excite some Husker fans, and while I do get the argument for his upside, hes now 54 without a major head coaching gig. Hed demand a hefty price and it seems highly unlikely that this marriage would happen. The general thinking is if he can go to a conference championship with practically nothing at Iowa State, imagine what he could do at Nebraska. You may think Nebraska needs to hire him immediately, or you may think that Nebraska should not touch him with a ten thousand foot pole. Why It Might Work: Hes still young at 47, and its not like his career has been a complete failure. Here are some candidates to watch: Nebraska Football: Coaching Candidates to Replace Scott Frost. 13 coaching candidates to watch. Maybe hes learned a lot and would want to take a crack at it again, in the Big Ten? Now that Frost is gone our focus turns to who Trev Alberts will hire to be Nebraskas next coach. Why It Might Work: Hes got a lot of energy for someone in his late sixties. His two turnarounds at Ball State and San Diego State (in his first stint) were impressive, considering what they were before he arrived. Moving within the division to suddenly chase his old boss, Paul Chryst, and alma mater doesn't seem like an ideal move. Hiring him would have the obvious potential of failing spectacularly. Jerry Kill: If Nebraska wants to poach a head coach from another school, Jerry Kill seems like a logical direction to go. Closing Comment: I was big on Charlie Strong and thought hed kick butt at Texas. 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. Hell soon be looking for another chance to lead a program. Hes a Husker and currently serving as interim coach. Scott Frost is out at Nebraska. Why It Might Work: Mendenhall quietly did an amazing job at BYU when they transitioned to an FBS Independent, but how he managed to find success in the salvage project he undertook at Virginiawhich had only 3 winning seasons in 10 years before he arrivedis even more impressive. 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 current head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks, Leipold had a stellar record at Wisconsin-Whitewater and built the Buffalo Bulls into a contender in the MAC. Why It Might Work: Mullen was the toast of college football after what he did in Starkville, Mississippi. 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 He hasnt pursued head coaching gigs very much and might be more comfortable as an assistant. He severely clashed with the athletic department and school officials, who were apparently looking for a reason to get rid of him. His time in Ann Arbor was one catastrophe after another, and the mistakes he made set the program back significantly. Okay, okay, in all seriousness, Grudens name gets floated only because hes so damn fun to watch. Its an exciting time, right? Weve seen him be an aggressive recruiter and theres no reason to think that would not continue if he were the head coach. Closing Comment: Only the most butthurt Iowa-hating Husker fans would be against this. His teams at both places have generally shown well against Big Ten opponents. Why It Might Not: It felt incestuous when Muschamp fell into the job at South Carolina, but such things are common in the SEC. Hes probably not going to win immediately, and how many more struggling seasons can Husker fans take? He flamed out of the NFLtwice. In addition, while his teams have done well overall, there are times when his ability as a play-caller has been costly. Lets start with why he flopped at Michiganhis defense and special teams. And to be fair, though there is potential, his head coaching tenures with both the Nittany Lions and the Texans were not exactly spectacular. Creighton has taken his programs as far as they realistically could go, so he could be worth a look. The 2023 salary cap has already been He also would not be completely new to the Big Ten and might be more prepared in his second go-round. It didnt happen. If Nebraska were to target him, the thinking would be that they want to get a guy before he breaks out. He might be the defensive version of Scott Frost. He will have many suitors. Known for building Temple and Baylor into double-digit win teams despite difficult circumstances, Rhule is now trying to do it in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers. The Wisconsin stint in particular gives him Big Ten cred. It would raise eyebrows if he came to the Big Ten. If youre looking for consistency, this might not be the best choice. He would also bring continuity to the program. Fine, lets talk about it. Almost all of his coaching career has been in the state of Ohio. Meyer can coach college, but can he keep from becoming the focus for all the wrong reasons? Closing Comment: Like Matt Campbell, Fickell chose not to take any bigger job opportunities. The headlines would be juicy. Its not for everybody. Creighton is 53. Like many coaches of SEC blue bloods, he got run out of town when the results started to taper off. He could bring that recipe to Nebraska, which would afford him the necessary resources. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, or a closely related field. His departure from Oregon also doesnt sit well and he seems to prefer the Florida region of the country. Also, could Nebraska convince him to leave Baylor? 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. 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. (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. These are the head-explode, spit-take hires that the college football world would probably lose its mind over if Nebraska pulled it off. Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell Campbell has built Iowa State into a consistent winner. Why It Might Work: Hes a phenomenal recruiter and has demonstrated the ability to both scout and develop talent. Why It Might Not: Everything went south in the second half of the 2021 season and Mullen got the ol ax from the Florida boosters. It typically doesnt go that way, but Entzs ties to the state of Nebraska, if nothing else, make him mildly interesting. 171d Adam Rittenberg. Hes a Youngstown State grad and famously served as Mark Dantonios aggressive DC at Michigan State. Bohl is a Lincoln native, played his college ball at Nebraska and also spent time with the Cornhuskers as an assistant from 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 If Trev Alberts were to poach him from Lawrence, Leipold would suddenly be under a lot more pressure. 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. Narduzzi seems comfortable where he is and it would take a hefty offer to make him pack his bags for Lincoln. Candidates. He has a respectable head coaching record overall at 87-53. Iowa States 2021 season, where they started ranked No. Quite the opposite, actually. Why It Might Work: Its Jon Gruden. Seven Nebraska coaching candidates to replace Mike Riley. Why It Might Work: Hes 42 and is clearly seen as one of college football up-and-comers, as Campbell was before him. Doerens time in Raleigh has been good but not great, and he hasnt lived up to the hype that came when he arrived after shocking everyone by going 12-2 at NIU. At 63 with not much upside he is unlikely to be in high demand. Assuming he agreed to come to Lincoln, how would he get on? Seems entrenched in Texas. 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. Has the Plus he got axed from the Raiders on his second stint because of controversial emails sent a decade ago. Hes generally seen as past his prime, and despite his Midwest (i.e. This is another Ohio guy who likes being close to that area. He was doing well at Arizona until off-the-field allegations made them show him the door. There is some question whether he has the temperament to lead a program. In moving from the Big 12 to the Big Ten, the program lost its identity. Florida Atlantics head coach has seen an up-and-down career where he was once considered one of the hottest commodities in college football. And if that were to happen, Nebraska wouldnt be the only program interested. Why It Might Work: He has head coaching experience from his time at Indiana and is at least familiar with the challenges of running a Big Ten program. Why It Might Not: Urban Meyer is weird. (Consider this: How many guys with statues on campus are firedduring the season?) Closing Comment: The most impressive part of his resume is his time at GVSU, but how much of that can translate to Nebraska? Going 8-5 at KSU is apparently the equivalent of going 11-1 to some, and the record from NDSU predictably makes people salivate. Hes got a national championship ring as a head coach. Then he went to Kansas and did the same as every coach who went to Kansas after Mark Mangino. He brought Western Kentucky out of the basement and did the same at USF. But at this point he seems set on staying in Florida. Maybe he could pull it off and be great, but thats a tall order. Nebraska would be an even tougher job. The latest were internal issues with Jacksonville Jaguars players last season. 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. Hes considerably more experienced than Monken and has a longer record. If you look deeper than his 47-42 record, you see a program builder. Bill O'Brien, Alabama offensive coordinator: "Obie" already has Big Ten experience as the first Penn State coach in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal. He also refuses to wear red. Why It Might Work: It would be something of a coup to nab one of the hottest commodities in coaching right now. He fell behind at LSU and seemed to coast on his championship laurels. Hes an Ohio guy who loves Ohio. His record going into 2022 was 90-54, having coached at a couple spots at the FCS level. Why It Might Not: Obligatory NDSU caveats. The timing of Scott Frosts firing three games in gives him a head start over everyone else in the coaching carousel cycle, and its still extremely early. He also appears to be one of the better assistant coaches in Lincoln. With little more than a single impressive season, there are reasons for skepticism. Closing Comment: As far as fall-back options go, this isnt bad. And if he does, would he stick around? 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. His culture, tireless work ethic and no-nonsense approach would appeal to Nebraska. Hes known as an offensive mastermind and stands among college footballs brainiest schemers. And yet he says he's not done coaching. Taking on the Nebraska job would place him squarely in the limelight. Why It Might Not: OBrien bolted for the NFL at the earliest opportunity. KSU hasnt had a breakthrough season yet. Nebraska would be a decidedly new horizon. Nebraska Book Co. in Lincoln shutting down; 114 to lose jobs; In a van outside OUs Lloyd Noble Center, Doc Sadler lives out another season in 45 years of Gary Patterson, Texas analyst: This makes so much sense. The former head coach at Indiana, hes now Ohio States offensive coordinator, and doing an excellent job there. Could he follow NCAA rules? Even his one year at Oregon looked promising. Instead, it's seen a far-flung outpost in a league that suddenly boasts a presence in New York, Chicago and soon Los Angeles. He'd have much better access to the Big Ten Championship Game (as opposed to the SEC Championship Game) playing in the Big Ten West. Herman quietly served as an analyst for the Chicago Bears last year and is now looking for a job. 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. The bottom is "Could Be Interesting." This could be the best time in his career to go after him. Another former Big Ten head coach, Hoke ran Michigan with mixed results. Frost is a Husker legend who would surely be a popular hire with Nebraskas loyal fan base. Blackshirts? The head coach of Eastern Michigan has a long tenure of getting the most out of teams and programs with very little. After six years with the Cavaliers he unexpectedly resigned (or retired) in a similarly head-scratching departure. And it begs the question, why has no one given him a serious look before now? He has solid Midwest ties and knows how to recruit gems. Everyone hopes to nab someone who creates the success of Jim Tressel. A program looking for energy could really benefit from that. Closing Comment: Yes, his second year as a head coach was unexpectedly good, so the comparisons to Frost are there. He seems like a guy who prefers to build a program rather than jump to a better job at the earliest chance. No, we need more. I hear his wife makes a mean plate of nachos. LINCOLN, Neb. His heyday at North Dakota State is tough to overlook, and his ties to Nebraska are very appealing. At the very least, he understands a winning culture. Just imagine the press conferences. Hes very much an old-school style coach and appears more stubborn than most. Hes now at Wyoming, where his record is more mediocre. Strong was quickly given a chance to redeem himself after Texas, and it could not have gone worse. to get more serious about football, but now that they have, the results are showing. 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. He wasnt exactly a total fraud, but he was given every opportunity to succeed at Texas, a place with numerous built-in advantages and benefits, and really underachieved. This seems like a long shot, but anythings possible. Recall that he inexplicably lost to a bad Bowling Green team in 2021, in a season when Minnesota finished 9-4. Hes dug them out of the doldrums and turned them into a solid program that has produced multiple seasons of double-digit wins. But they also end there. 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He has shepherded locker rooms accustomed to winning championships each season. Also, reportedly, he has a bit of a temper. Some might find this hire head-scratching since these days the option is only run by service academies. Hes quietly leading one of the most competitive programs in the country, causing a ton of trouble for their opponents in the Mountain West. Mostly known in Big Ten country for his three years at Michigan, Rich Rodriguez has actually been a head coach for a really long time and has a, shall we say, eclectic list of stops. Why It Might Work: Theres no doubt in Bohls ability to coach and win. He was very successful as Louisvilles head coach, having discovered Teddy Bridgewater. Hes certainly a good coach, but is he elite? Were less than two weeks away from the start of NFL free agency, which begins at 4 p.m. He was a bad fit in Austin, but his messaging was sound and seems like the perfect thing Big Ten programs would want. Even if there are some benefits, the hire would reek of nepotism. 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 so. Scott Frost, offensive coordinator, Oregon. Hes done a decent head coaching job at two different programs with limited resources, and hes turning 51 in December. Here is a look at five early candidates for the vacant Nebraska head coaching job. That means 6-6 or even 7-5 might not be good enough for Nebraska, which absolutely has to hit a home run this time around. Hes a household name and hes crazy. He went 11-2 at Army in 2018.