Glenn Thomas will call Nebraska’s offense on Saturday at Rutgers, his first game in that role. Matt Rhule announced the change at his Monday press conference, after dismissing offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen following the 24-13 loss at Illinois.
The official transcript posted by Nebraska Athletics has Rhule saying, “Glenn Thomas will take over along with the offensive staff. I think we have good coaches in that room.” He also said, “I don’t think the offense is broken.” He pointed to penalties that ended drives when Nebraska had the ball at the 10, the 13 and the 21.
The official numbers through nine games
Nebraska’s official statistics, current through Nov. 7, show a balanced operation: 1,635 rushing yards (181.7 per game) and 2,190 passing yards (243.3 per game), for 3,825 yards of total offense (425.0 per game). The Huskers have scored 18 rushing touchdowns and 17 passing touchdowns, and they convert 49 percent of their third downs (62 of 126).
Quarterback Anthony Colandrea has completed 193 of 306 passes (63.1 percent) for 2,109 yards, 16 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. He has also run for 381 yards and 4 touchdowns. Kwazi Gilmer leads all receivers with 46 catches, 603 yards and 7 touchdowns. Jacory Barney Jr. has 41 catches for 536 yards and 3 scores. Jamal Rule, in eight games, has 532 rushing yards on 88 carries (6.0 per attempt) and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Where the points have come from
Nebraska has scored 272 points and allowed 149. The official score-by-period chart is uneven: 66 points in the first quarter, 83 in the second, 28 in the third and 95 in the fourth. The Huskers started 5-0 and have lost the last four. Saturday is the first test of whether a new play-caller changes that.
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