By Rock Westfall
Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule is all in. Offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield has been demoted to tight ends coach, and Dana Holgorsen will take over as OC with full play-calling duties for the rest of the season.
Holgorsen was hired last week as a consultant and quickly learned the playbook to the extent that Rhule was comfortable with the promotion. The offense became stagnant under Satterfield and needed a jumpstart.
The move comes as Nebraska prepares for a Saturday road game against the USC Trojans. The Big Red needs one more win to become bowl-eligible for the first time since 2016.
Last week, Matt Rhule said he would do anything to make a bowl game. By demoting his longtime friend Satterfield, the reputably loyal Rhule has proven that he is fully committed to that vow.
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