The head coach of Eastern Michigan has a long tenure of getting the most out of teams and programs with very little. A program looking for energy could really benefit from that. Why It Might Work: Like Jeff Monken, Calhoun is 55 and is an established head coach well-versed in the triple-optionwhich, again, is the most difficult scheme to prepare for. A former Husker (who youve probably heard of), Bohl was the head coach at FCS powerhouse North Dakota State from 2003 to 2013. First, Moorhead probably isnt leaving Akron after one year. You may know him as the former OC who helped Penn State to their Big Ten championship in 2016. Why It Might Not: OBrien bolted for the NFL at the earliest opportunity. Scott Frost pulled him from LSU to coach wide receivers and almost everyone in the fan base loves him. Why It Might Not: Obligatory NDSU caveats. But the Cornhuskers can offer money and the chance to be the biggest show in town something he'll never, ever get with the Wildcats, which has worn on Stoops as evidenced by his public back-and-forth with basketball coach John Calipari. And yeah, Im ranking thesebased on how appealing I think they are, the kind of fit theyd be, and how much energy or excitement their arrival would inject into the program. Nebraska fired coach Scott Frost on Sept. 11 after a 1-2 start to the season and are in the market for a new face of the program. He is 1-5 in the Cy-Hawk trophy game, leading many to question his ability to handle the defense-heavy Big Ten. Doeren might be the most underrated coach in the Power 5. 11 Coaching Candidates to Replace Mike Riley at Nebraska on Sep 19, 2022, 8:38am CDT He also would not be completely new to the Big Ten and might be more prepared in his second go-round. Hes had other stops including LSU and is now the OC for the Pittsburgh Steelers. And it begs the question, why has no one given him a serious look before now? Closing Comment: Its a risk. And would he stick around, even if things go well? Second tier is "May Generate Excitement." Why It Might Work: Canada did a remarkable job as Marylands interim HC. Hes a Husker and currently serving as interim coach. Plus he got axed from the Raiders on his second stint because of controversial emails sent a decade ago. So stay tuned. Why It Might Work: Strong was a top candidate at Texas for a reason. He was one of the Big Tens most underrated offensive coordinators, running a unique pro-style system that confused defenses with several motions. Mickey Joseph wants Nebraska Cornhuskers football head coaching job If youre going for the veteran guy that no one else is looking at, this is a low-key option that has the potential of working out big time. A standout player in the NFL, Knighton has four total years of coaching experience, including two years at Wagner in 2019 and 2020. Everyone has their favorites. Since Nebraska is going into the bye week, I figured I might as well wait until after all the post-game articles before posting this. Once considered a paltry candidate after floundering to 6-7 as Ohio States interim head coach in 2011, Fickell has since proven to have massive coaching chops by quietly building Cincinnati into one of the G5s powerhouses and crashing the CFP as the first non-Power Five program to do so. Why It Might Not: Setting aside the baggage that Malzahn allegedly would bring with a reportedly outspoken wife who creates drama, this guy seems entrenched in the deep South. He's now in his fourth year, and the Wildcats . One need look no further than his performance at WI-Whitewater, where he went an astounding 109-6 in FCS Division III, including six national championships. Early on in the college football season, Nebraska became the first Power 5 team of the year to find themselves looking for a new head coach after firing Scott Frost. Why It Might Not: Air Force is his alma mater and thats a big hurdle when hes doing well there. He hasnt pursued head coaching gigs very much and might be more comfortable as an assistant. After taking over the sturdy foundation built by Jerry Kill, P.J. Chadwell followed it up by posting another 11-win season in 2021. Craig Bohl, head coach, Wyoming. And unlike Frost, he has no Nebraska ties to save him if he starts losing early. Nebraska Coaching Search: Four candidates rumored for head coach job This is another Ohio guy who likes being close to that area. Maybe he could be worth considering, but rest assured there would be a lot of skeptics. E.J. Foley is an accomplished special teams coach and has strong recruiting ties to the Northeast including New Jersey, which has produced some of the greatest players in Nebraska history. For this list Im mostly focusing on guys with at least some head coaching experiencemany current, some former. My top two choices at the time: Matt Rhule - Baylor. Hes the former head coach of the Florida Gators and, before that, the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Why It Might Not: Was Fickells rejection of MSU a signal he wants to stay put long term, or is he leery of Big Ten competition and high expectations which he knows all too well? If youre looking for a Husker with head coaching experience who is likely to take the job and do at least moderately well, this is it. Hes also been a successful OC at Oregon from 2020-2021. He has decent ties to the state and the Midwest which make him familiar with the local recruiting grounds. Is he worth hiring? He orchestrated Cam Newtons Heisman season when serving as Auburns OC in 2010. Like Doeren, he's spent years constructing Kentucky into an annual Top 25 contender. He also lacks significant regional ties and seems more geared for the Pacific Northwest and Utah-Colorado areas. Alberts will be patient (and he'll need to be).

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