Closing Comment: This would be a bizarre marriage if it happened. Many believe he was one of the original architects of the spread offense. But the legal tampering window opens two days before that on March 13, where teams will be able to negotiate with free agents before the official start of the 2023 season. His Big Ten familiarity is also a plus. He produced Dak Prescott for the Dallas Cowboys and his first three seasons at Florida were very good. There may be a candidate who emerges who is not on this list, something thats very likely to happen. Hes never worked west of Illinois, and hed be asked to live west of Iowa in the Great Plains. If Nebraska were to target him, the thinking would be that they want to get a guy before he breaks out. It would all but confirm that Nebraska is interested primarily in giving the reins to former Huskers. Does FSU or any ACC power actually have options? We know who he is. He orchestrated Cam Newtons Heisman season when serving as Auburns OC in 2010. Why It Might Not: Air Force is his alma mater and thats a big hurdle when hes doing well there. He might be the defensive version of Scott Frost. His recruiting ties to the Midwest (Ohio) make him a good fit for the Big Ten. Creightons a lot younger but it might be tough to shake off the similarities. This guy has been around. Hes an Ohio guy who loves Ohio. 122. Could he be a Husker version of Jim Harbaugh? Fickell famously turned down Michigan State to stay at Cincinnati, where he has pilfered their best recruit targets over the last half-decade. Nebraska would be a decidedly new horizon. 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. He has decent ties to the state and the Midwest which make him familiar with the local recruiting grounds. Arandas second season as a head coach was a surprise breakout, where the Bears won 12 games and upset Oklahoma State in the conference championship. 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. 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. Closing Comment: This is who you hire if you want championships. The Gophers have no business being this good, and it is still mind-boggling how Fleck fell into their lap. 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. A program at the level of Nebraska seems above his competency, and at his age hed be seen as nothing more than a bridge coach. Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell Campbell has built Iowa State into a consistent winner. Hes known as an offensive mastermind and stands among college footballs brainiest schemers. 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. Scott Frost pulled him from LSU to coach wide receivers and almost everyone in the fan base loves him. The coaching carousel is always fun. He brought Western Kentucky out of the basement and did the same at USF. Could that be the recipe? 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. 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. 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. Hes Miami of Ohios head coach, where hes been since 2014. 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. The former head coach at Indiana, hes now Ohio States offensive coordinator, and doing an excellent job there. The next hire must hit because the hamster wheel of coaches since Osborne is worn and rusted. Nebraska is not the same quality of job it used to be. The latest were internal issues with Jacksonville Jaguars players last season. Matt Campbell (Iowa State) Dave Clawson (Wake Forest) Chris Kliemen (Kansas State) Jonathan Smith (Oregon State) Lance Liepold (Kansas) PJ Fleck Why It Might Work: Narduzzi seems tailor-made for the Big Ten. 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. He has a respectable head coaching record overall at 87-53. Theres no question he knows how to coach and recruit. Nebraska after Scott Frost: Huskers coaching job pluses, minuses and candidates. Ah, yes. Three Potential Big 12 Candidates to Replace Scott Frost at Nebraska By Matthew Postins Posted on September 11, 2022 Now that Scott Frost is out at Nebraska, speculation will naturally turn to who will succeed the So without further ado, lets get into it. Also, reportedly, he has a bit of a temper. Cincinnati is going to the Big 12 soon. The head coach of the Pittsburgh Panthers won the ACC in 2021 and has his team rolling toward a bright future. That would give him a serious advantage in recruits living rooms, if he can also win games. When you hire an FCS coach, even one of the leagues best, youre rolling the dice. Lets start with why he flopped at Michiganhis defense and special teams. 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 been doing well at Toledo for seven years. As an alumnus in the coaching field, he may have the highest possible pedigree, and candidates like this simply dont grow on trees. on Sep 19, 2022, 8:38am CDT At most this would feel like a bridge coach. It would be a huge step up in expectations if Traylor came to Lincoln. Hiring him would have the obvious potential of failing spectacularly. would be inclined to hire him. Hes coached as an assistant at Louisville, Minnesota, Georgia, Colorado, and is now Michigan States OC, where hes done well. His recruiting classes at Michigan were all very good, and he completely transformed the Wolverines defense, which had become a joke under Rich Rodriguez. It took some convincing to get Kentuckys athletic dept. Maybe hes learned a lot and would want to take a crack at it again, in the Big Ten? February 26, 2023 4:11 pm ET. He might be all flash. His stints at Toledo (where he succeeded Tim Beckman) and Iowa State have been impressive relative to their place in the college football pecking order. Hes the former head coach of the Florida Gators and, before that, the Mississippi State Bulldogs. He did the obligatory rehab-at-Alabama thing. Why It Might Work: Hes still young at 47, and its not like his career has been a complete failure. Why It Might Work: Its not easy to beat Nick Saban, but Malzahn is one of the few people to do itmultiple times. Urban Meyer, Fox analyst:The Huskers wouldn't would they? Matt Campbell, Iowa State coach: Several sources have told CBS Sports that Campbell is interested in Nebraska. 7, quickly became a disappointment and they finished 7-6 with a loss in the bowl game. March 3, 2023 7:00 am ET. 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. He may have reached his ceiling. Make no mistake: if Nebraska were to pull this off, it would be utterly stunning. Its interesting that he got that job, given his previous spot was as Arkansass RB coach, when they went 4-20 in the Chad Morris era. They'd be back. His head coaching record is an impressive 87-42, but that wasnt enough to satisfy championship-hungry Auburn boosters. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) In the Market: 2023 NFL Draft QB prospect superlatives after the season by Scott Rogust. He would have to go a long way to earn the trust of the players, fans, and boosters. Closing Comment: Mullen isnt coaching anywhere right now, so hed be available. Web/real-sports/ncaa-football/nebraska-cornhuskers-coaching-candidates He went 11-2 at Army in 2018. All Rights Reserved. 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. A lot can change over the course of the season. Why It Might Work: Mullen was the toast of college football after what he did in Starkville, Mississippi. He did exceptionally well with very little. Blackshirts? He could be one of college football's most unsung program builders. Why It Might Work: Hes a Husker who happens to be an NFL head coach, almost won a Super Bowl, and hes only 39. Why It Might Work: It only took Urban Meyer two seasons to coach Utah to an undefeated season. His record as a head coach is simply too good to ignore. The Cleveland Browns hired former Indianapolis Colts special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone last week. Before that he was Notre Dames offensive coordinator, and before that he was the head coach at Grand Valley State and won multiple Division II national championships, posting a record of 74-7. Some might find this hire head-scratching since these days the option is only run by service academies. His turnaround of Eastern Michigan in particular was stunning, but that might be more attributable to the consistent failures of their previous hires. At the very least, like Jon Gruden, he knows the kind of player that the NFL prefers. He was the DC at Wisconsin and LSU and is now coaching the Baylor Bears. 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. Buy Colts Tickets. Why It Might Not: Did Campbell peak in 2020? After 15 seasons, Calhoun has yet to win the Mountain West. After going 32-18, way below the Longhorns standards, he got the boot. Closing Comment: This would be intriguing but Taggarts status and resume isnt as hot as it was seven years ago. According to one report, a former FBS head coach and long-time defensive coordinator will be joining the Tigers for the 2023 season. Hes now back at San Diego State for a second stint. Thats an untenable situation for any head coach. He was one of the Big Tens most underrated offensive coordinators, running a unique pro-style system that confused defenses with several motions. Stoops may be even better than that without the baggage. Meghan Hall. Web2023 Commercial Intern Career Services | Nebraska Nucor www.nucor.com 2023 Commercial Intern Posted on: March 1, 2023 Apply Now Internship Expires March 17, Why It Might Work: Rodriguez created the quintessential Cinderella program at West Virginia, where he would probably still be coaching today had he not taken Michigans offer and left so controversially. Hes a Youngstown State grad and famously served as Mark Dantonios aggressive DC at Michigan State. Aside from 2021, hes had an impressive coaching career and Nebraska should definitely consider him. Four candidates are vying for each of the other two district seats. Admittedly there would be some excitement, but now with the controversy thats attached to him, its probably just not worth it. He also greatly benefited from Texas falling off and a Big 12 in flux with Missouri, Nebraska, and Texas A&M all leaving for other conferences. He went an unexpected 5-7, including 3 conference wins, and nearly beat Urban Meyers Buckeyes in overtime. Closing Comment: Mendenhall is a really good candidate on paper. (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. Hes now being talked about for bigger jobs, but was he a one-hit wonder? Bohl is a Lincoln native, played his college ball at Nebraska and also spent time with the Cornhuskers as an assistant from The head coach of Eastern Michigan has a long tenure of getting the most out of teams and programs with very little. He also has head coaching experience from FCS Fordham and Mississippi State. He is 1-5 in the Cy-Hawk trophy game, leading many to question his ability to handle the defense-heavy Big Ten. Scott Frost, offensive coordinator, Oregon. Nebraska would be an even tougher job. He hasnt pursued head coaching gigs very much and might be more comfortable as an assistant. Nebraska football has a new head coach and heading into the 2023 season, here are three breakout candidates for the Huskers. 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. 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. Bringing that energy to Lincoln could make the Huskers a very dangerous program. could be open soon, and in my opinion Chadwell would probably prefer to wait for one of those to come calling than any Big Ten offer. Herman could be primed for a redemption. 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. So Ive compiled an exhaustive list below of virtually every coaching candidate I think Nebraska could pursue. Apply here. Anytime you nab a successful head coach from the SEC, its going to create buzz. 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. His best season was 2016 when he went 12-2 and lost to Georgia in the CFP. 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. Hes currently in his first year coaching at Akron. Kansas was willing to take a chance, and it very much felt like throwing anything at a wall to see what sticks. Lindsay Whalen, Ben Johnson and the emotional toll of coaching A week ago, Whalen was sounding optimistic about the future while Johnson was about as low as he could get. Chadwell racked up numerous Coach of the Year Honors for the job he's done recently.