LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska first-year defensive coordinator John Butler was fired Monday after the Cornhuskers lost four of their last six games and struggled all season to stop the run.

Coach Matt Rhule named associate head coach Phil Snow the interim defensive coordinator for the Huskers' bowl game and said he hoped to hire a permanent replacement for Butler in coming weeks.

“We thank John for his contributions to our football program over the past two seasons and wish him the best moving forward in his coaching career,” Rhule said.

Butler was secondary coach and pass game coordinator in 2024. He was promoted to defensive coordinator when Tony White left for the same position at Florida State.

The Huskers (7-5, 4-5) are 14th in the Big Ten in rushing defense, allowing 171.3 yard

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