Nebraska finished the regular season 7-5 (4-4 Big Ten), with a defense that posted measurable weaknesses in key areas, allowing 23.0 points and 171.3 rushing yards per game, among the most in college football .

While their pass defense was solid (ranked second with 141.1 passing yards allowed per game), the unit was inconsistent overall and suffered several notable collapses, including a 37-10 loss at Penn State and the 40-16 loss to Iowa on Saturday.

Now, after back-to-back lopsided defeats to Big Ten rivals, HuskerOnline’s Sean Callahan reported on Monday that Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule has parted ways with defensive coordinator John Butler.

The report landed mere hours after the loss to Iowa, a game that magnified late-season defensive breakdowns and renewed questions about th

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