Second tier is "May Generate Excitement." Weve seen him be an aggressive recruiter and theres no reason to think that would not continue if he were the head coach. How would he handle expectations in a much tougher environment? He was one of the Big Tens most underrated offensive coordinators, running a unique pro-style system that confused defenses with several motions. Hes generally seen as past his prime, and despite his Midwest (i.e. Closing Comment: It seems like it would take a lot to talk Petersen into coming to Lincoln. A solid resume for a Big Ten coaching candidate. His next gig has to be the absolute right fit. This seems like a long shot, but anythings possible. Could he follow NCAA rules? Maybe he could pull it off and be great, but thats a tall order. He is .500 in bowl games and has an overall record of 135-81, marking a solid resume for any head coach. Theres a reason it isnt in vogue anymore. Now he doesnt seem to have the ambition to go after a big job with big expectations. The head coach of the Pittsburgh Panthers won the ACC in 2021 and has his team rolling toward a bright future. Johnsons lack of experience in that area means every aspect of how hed run the program would be unknown until we see it. Id be over the moon if Nebraska hired him. Nebraska would certainly expect more from him than what he did in Starkville. And hes kind of an oddball. The break from Virginia was equally confusing, and Mendenhall gave the now-typical "spend time with family" line as the reason. Hes an Ohio guy who loves Ohio. Florida Atlantics head coach has seen an up-and-down career where he was once considered one of the hottest commodities in college football. But similarly I try to look at how each one might work. If Nebraska missed on Matt Campbell but wanted a similar type of coach, Candle is as close as you can get without the turnaround job at Iowa State. Chadwell followed it up by posting another 11-win season in 2021. Closing Comment: A perhaps-soon-to-be-former NFL coach whos done very well in college seems like a good choice on paper. He also has a fiery disposition like a certain former coach and Husker fans find that generally off-putting. Closing Comment: Bringing Rich Rod back to the Big Ten would certainly create serious buzz. Thats insanely good. Oh, look, another former North Dakota State head coach. Recall that he inexplicably lost to a bad Bowling Green team in 2021, in a season when Minnesota finished 9-4. How realistic are they? Like many coaches of SEC blue bloods, he got run out of town when the results started to taper off. Why It Might Work: Petersens record at Boise State was 92-12. A 54-22 record is solidly in the plus category, and he went 5-0 in bowl games as a head coach. 172d Bill Connelly. He was very successful as Louisvilles head coach, having discovered Teddy Bridgewater. Three Potential Big 12 Candidates to Replace Scott Frost at Nebraska By Matthew Postins Posted on September 11, 2022 Now that Scott Frost is out at Nebraska, speculation will naturally turn to who will succeed the 2023 NFL free agency: One player each team should re-sign Why It Might Work: It would be something of a coup to nab one of the hottest commodities in coaching right now. But lets be honest, Gruden was really overrated. He does have some college experience as the Cincinnati Bearcats OC in 2016 (not too long ago), so it wouldnt be necessarily a huge adjustment for him to come back to college. Nebraska has fired Mike Riley after three seasons with the program. Doerens time in Raleigh has been good but not great, and he hasnt lived up to the hype that came when he arrived after shocking everyone by going 12-2 at NIU. His experience working under Chip Kelly and Mark Helfrich at Oregon, as well as a vote of confidence from NC States current head coach was formerly Wisconsins DC and crashed the BCS party in his second year as a head coach at Northern Illinois in 2012, when they went 12-2. Hes never worked west of Illinois, and hed be asked to live west of Iowa in the Great Plains. Hes defensive minded and knows college footballs most fertile recruiting grounds. His culture, tireless work ethic and no-nonsense approach would appeal to Nebraska. Bohl is a Lincoln native, played his college ball at Nebraska and also spent time with the Cornhuskers as an assistant from Jon Hale. FCS coaches, even the ones with championships, are always a gamble. Hes probably done coaching and no one is really looking at him. Hes currently in his first year coaching at Akron. Sure, but I feel like it would take a lot of rejection for Trev Alberts to dial his number. No, we need more. He might be the defensive version of Scott Frost. He might not have the same passion for Nebraska, and that could affect his performance. Jim Leonhard, Wisconsin defensive coordinator: Like Oklahoma's Brent Venables, Leonhard has turned down a lot of interest from head coaching opportunities. Like Frost, Joseph worked his way up the coaching ladder most recently at LSU where he developed what some say is the best group of wide receivers in history. Hes got a national championship ring as a head coach. March 3, 2023 7:00 am ET. Is he worth hiring? Why It Might Work: Theres no doubt in Bohls ability to coach and win. The Cleveland Browns hired former Indianapolis Colts special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone last week. You may think Nebraska needs to hire him immediately, or you may think that Nebraska should not touch him with a ten thousand foot pole. Why It Might Work: Canada did a remarkable job as Marylands interim HC. A longer track record of head coaching success would make him a slam dunk. Why It Might Not: Well, for starters, hes in his late sixties. Could Nebraska lure the former Oklahoma coach out of retirement (or semi-retirement)? Would he succeed in a Midwest spot? Closing Comment: You cant deny that youd be at least a little excited by this. Some argue that he left BYU for Virginia to prove he could coach and win outside the Mormon comfort of Provo, but even at the time it felt odd. He has shepherded locker rooms accustomed to winning championships each season. Closing Comment: Theres a lot to like with Matt Canada when you look under the surface. He hasnt pursued head coaching gigs very much and might be more comfortable as an assistant. 6-keys: media/spln/collegefootball/reg/free/stories, at Why It Might Not: Air Force is his alma mater and thats a big hurdle when hes doing well there. He didnt, but a lot of that was because he didnt have internal support. So without further ado, lets get into it. Hes never even interviewed for a head coaching job in college. The coaching carousel is always fun. A program looking for energy could really benefit from that. Scott Frost pulled him from LSU to coach wide receivers and almost everyone in the fan base loves him. Its highly unlikely anyone else was considered. Mickey Joseph, Nebraska interim football coach Joseph, 54, was named Nebraska's interim coach Sunday. The next hire must hit because the hamster wheel of coaches since Osborne is worn and rusted. He would be a top candidate at any program. So putting him in that position as the full-time Nebraska head coach, barring an Ed Orgeron-like interim season, would be a total crapshoot. He also lacks significant regional ties and seems more geared for the Pacific Northwest and Utah-Colorado areas. Why It Might Not: Obligatory NDSU caveats. Closing Comment: He seems due for a second stint as a head coach, and hes as good as any top coordinator candidate. Yeah, remember him? You may know him as the former OC who helped Penn State to their Big Ten championship in 2016. Herman quietly served as an analyst for the Chicago Bears last year and is now looking for a job. Yes, the SEC is cutthroat, but youd think a guy with Moorheads acumen would be able to weather it. Why It Might Work: Stoops had a fantastic record at Oklahoma and set the program up for long term success. Closing Comment: Given all the candidates out there with head coaching experience, even the flawed retreads, it would almost seem disappointing to pick an unproven coordinator instead. The former Washington head coach who led the Huskies to their only CFP appearance and who also built Boise State one of the Group of Fives top level programs, Petersen is currently retired and seems happy to be so. Hes now in his fourth year, and the Wildcats are firmly looking like a bowl team, which theyve been in at least two of Kliemans seasons thus far. Trev Alberts now has to embark on the long process of finding his replacement. Dont sleep on his football knowledge, either. Nebraska coaching Patterson's skills were on display Saturday as he teamed with Longhorns defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski to limit Alabama to its fewest points in a true road game since 2017. He has also seen what it takes to win, thanks to being inside Ohio States program. He has decent ties to the state and the Midwest which make him familiar with the local recruiting grounds. As an alumnus in the coaching field, he may have the highest possible pedigree, and candidates like this simply dont grow on trees. The general thinking is if he can go to a conference championship with practically nothing at Iowa State, imagine what he could do at Nebraska. He got all that and then some at USF, and good lord, what a disaster. His teams at both places have generally shown well against Big Ten opponents. How much support would he get? How would he jive culturally? After six years with the Cavaliers he unexpectedly resigned (or retired) in a similarly head-scratching departure. Closing Comment: This is who you hire if you want championships. And if he does, would he stick around? Stoops may be even better than that without the baggage. Then he got booted for off-the-field allegations from his time at LSU. Hes a household name and hes crazy. The Black Knights havent been this good since the 1940s. A former Husker (who youve probably heard of), Bohl was the head coach at FCS powerhouse North Dakota State from 2003 to 2013. Hes certainly a good coach, but is he elite? Unless Iowa State suffers a total collapse this year, hes going to be the top target for most major open head coaching jobs. The 3 leading Nebraska football candidates to replace Scott Almost a year to the day, he had a hand in beating Nebraska and ousting Frost. Closing Comment: Its a risk. His turnaround of Eastern Michigan in particular was stunning, but that might be more attributable to the consistent failures of their previous hires. Hes now back at San Diego State for a second stint. He certainly would be a good hire on paper, but youd be right to wonder if it would work out. Who should replace Scott Frost at Nebraska? But that kind of long term thinking and recalibration of expectations seems very unlikely in todays trigger-happy arms race of college football. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, or a closely related field. Could it be interesting? Meyer didn't even make it through a full season in 2021 with the Jags. His connections in SEC land make him very unlikely to stay at a program like Nebraska, even if he somehow found success. An understated, under-the-radar coach who seems to do more with less? Why It Might Not: Its Jon Gruden. Overall the body work from Martin appears only slightly above average. He has steadily turned NC State, one of the ACCs most lowly also-rans, into an ascending program. After seven years, Candle hasnt taken over the MAC or done the things you would typically like to see from a young head coach ready for a big opportunity. Monken is the current head coach at Army, a notoriously difficult place to recruit D-1 competitive athletes. Mostly known in Big Ten country for his three years at Michigan, Rich Rodriguez has actually been a head coach for a really long time and has a, shall we say, eclectic list of stops. How they do in replacing him will First, Moorhead probably isnt leaving Akron after one year. Nebraska He also refuses to wear red. Hes known as an offensive mastermind and stands among college footballs brainiest schemers. Nebraska football coaching hot board: 21 candidates for the job Jimmy Watkins , Evan Bland , Sam McKewon , Luke Mullin Sep 12, 2022 Updated Sep 26, 2022 0 The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. Lets start with why he flopped at Michiganhis defense and special teams. He is still a huge name that will be brought up with every vacancy at a major college football program. Many believe he was one of the original architects of the spread offense. Anytime you nab a successful head coach from the SEC, its going to create buzz. Well, it may surprise you to learn that Matt Entz has a Masters Degree in Education from Wayne State College in Nebraska. Mark Stoops, Kentucky coach: Stoops has spent a decade methodically developing the Wildcats into an above-average, competent SEC program. At 63 with not much upside he is unlikely to be in high demand. There are some reports he prefers the job he has now and is settling in. Heres a look at some potential candidates to take over the Cornhuskers: Matt Rhule, Carolina Panthers head coach Rhule has several years left on his deal and The former Raiders and Bucs head coach is one of the sports biggest characters, and also one of the most controversial. She secured an endorsement from University of Nebraska athletic director Bob Devaney, revered in Nebraska for his success as the coach of the university football team. Why It Might Work: Its Jon Gruden. Theres some question as to whether hed leave as hes turned down previous job offers from better college programs. Closing Comment: Les Miles may have been interesting as a replacement to Mike Riley or Bo Pelini, but that window has long since closed. By the time it got resolved, it was Thursday before the Oklahoma game. Herman could be primed for a redemption. He is obsessed with winning and is known for relentless coaching, sometimes to unhealthy levels. It also worked out pretty well the last time the Huskers hired a Buckeye. Why It Might Work: OBriens two years at Penn State were really good given the circumstances that he walked into. Here are some candidates to watch: Nebraska Football: Coaching Candidates to Replace Scott Frost. Both BYU and Virginia had overall low expectations relative to Nebraska's, but at the same time he'd be taking over the program when those expectations are at their lowest in nearly half a century. Nebraska would be a decidedly new horizon. Closing Comment: This would be intriguing but Taggarts status and resume isnt as hot as it was seven years ago. Yes, fresh faces do seem to be chosen often over known entities, but given the state of Nebraskas program, they would probably be better suited to pursue at least a former head coach. Closing Comment: Despite some Husker fans pounding the table for Chadwell, I think he more than likely ends up in the SEC or ACC. Nebraska Cornhuskers coaching candidates Jeff Monken, Army Black Knights head coach Jeff Lebby, Oklahoma Sooners offensive coordinator Brian Hartline, The state of Colorado isnt that far from Nebraska. The current head coach of the Kansas Jayhawks, Leipold had a stellar record at Wisconsin-Whitewater and built the Buffalo Bulls into a contender in the MAC. Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell Campbell has built Iowa State into a consistent winner. Like Frost, he has a national championship ring (LSU, 2019). Finally, aside from Bowling Green and Utah, hes mostly been at places with an advantage for success thats practically built-in. He brought Western Kentucky out of the basement and did the same at USF. Closing Comment: It would be interesting to see Hoke roam the sidelines in Lincoln, and he would almost certainly do a better job than Scott Frost, but there isnt much he can provide in the long term. The 3 leading candidates to replace Frost were revealed by Bruce The Wisconsin stint in particular gives him Big Ten cred. Before that he was Notre Dames offensive coordinator, and before that he was the head coach at Grand Valley State and won multiple Division II national championships, posting a record of 74-7. There is a fair argument that Fleck appears to be mostly flash and light on substance. The question is whether Nebraska wants to face the price tag and stomach the baggage. He retired from both Florida and Ohio State for nebulous reasons. He was Ohio States stellar OC on their national championship team in 2014. You know who he is. You cant find a more aggressive, out-of-his-mind competitor beyond him other than possibly Jim Harbaugh. Candles Rockets have seen no drop off and remain one of the MACs better teams every year. Is this a championship-caliber coach? Hes coached as an assistant at Louisville, Minnesota, Georgia, Colorado, and is now Michigan States OC, where hes done well. To no ones surprise, hes doing well as Alabama OC and can now boast having coached a Heisman-trophy winner. Okay, okay, in all seriousness, Grudens name gets floated only because hes so damn fun to watch. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) In the Market: 2023 NFL Draft QB prospect superlatives after the season by Scott Rogust. Maybe hes learned a lot and would want to take a crack at it again, in the Big Ten? The former head coach at Indiana, hes now Ohio States offensive coordinator, and doing an excellent job there. Urban Meyer, Fox analyst:The Huskers wouldn't would they? Assuming everyone could get past the controversy, it would be utterly fascinating to see Gruden coach on the sidelines in the Big Ten west. Closing Comment: Mendenhall is a really good candidate on paper. He also occasionally does TV analyst work for Fox Sports, and he stepped in to coach the Sooners for a bowl game when Lincoln Riley bolted for USC. Husker fans might be wary because Stoops appears to be a blend of Mike Riley and Bo Pelini, but somehow hes made it work in Lexington. Meyer, a three-time national championship coach at Florida and Ohio State, was responsible for hiring OSU assistantZach Smith, whose wife accused him of abuse. Why It Might Not: NC State still hasnt had the type of special season you would expect from someone who could be a great head coach. Being a true triple-option team in the Big Ten would be fascinating. Hes dug them out of the doldrums and turned them into a solid program that has produced multiple seasons of double-digit wins. Fleck has since elevated Minnesota to a level of competition that no one would have thought possible. Nebraskas top three candidates for the open coaching job are Iowa States Matt Campbell, Kansas coach Lance Leipold and Alabama offensive coordinator Nebraska coaching search: 17 potential Mike Riley replacements Could he be a Husker version of Jim Harbaugh? This isnt a Harbaugh-and-49ers situation, where the coach and ownership are on rocky terms. Coastal Carolina's head coach captured the nation's attention when he came out of nowhere to go 11-1 and win the Sun Belt in 2020, given then-undefeated BYU its only loss. Aranda probably wont be coming into the Big Ten with the same level of naive arrogance, shooting off his mouth about how the conference should adjust to him. Barring a stunning breakthrough this season, hes just about reached the end of his rope and is likely to return to the field of college coaching. Georgias current defensive coordinator has been a head coach at two different SEC teams, Florida and South Carolina. 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. Thanks to his time as an assistant at Navy and Paul Johnsons Georgia Tech, he is also one of the most well-versed coaches in the triple-optionone of the toughest schemes to prepare for. He proved capable beyond that when he made the University of Buffalo more than just a scrappy program. Some might find this hire head-scratching since these days the option is only run by service academies. If Nebraska is facing rejection from experienced candidateswhich itself would be alarmingthis is a solid emergency option, assuming he takes the call. Hes had other stops including LSU and is now the OC for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Nebraska The guy everyone wanted once upon a time? There is some question whether he has the temperament to lead a program. If fans could get over the personality hang-ups, this might be the answer. Auburn is not an easy place to win but Malzahn might be itching to get back into the SEC like Lane Kiffin before him. on Sep 19, 2022, 8:38am CDT At the end of each candidate I include a Closing Comment, which is basically my personal take on what I think of the candidate. Frost is a Husker legend who would surely be a popular hire with Nebraskas loyal fan base. His two turnarounds at Ball State and San Diego State (in his first stint) were impressive, considering what they were before he arrived. Trev Alberts would probably prefer someone who knows what hes doing. His head coaching record is an impressive 87-42, but that wasnt enough to satisfy championship-hungry Auburn boosters. He was BYU's head coach from 2005 to 2015, going 99-43, and so it was a surprise when he left that job for a flailing Virginia program, which he promptly turned around and had them going to bowl games. 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. It might be time to take a swing. College football coaching search candidates: What we're to get more serious about football, but now that they have, the results are showing. Web2023 Commercial Intern Career Services | Nebraska Nucor www.nucor.com 2023 Commercial Intern Posted on: March 1, 2023 Apply Now Internship Expires March 17, If you wanted to replicate Wisconsin at Nebraska, you couldnt do much better than this guy. He would also bring continuity to the program. Why It Might Work: Doeren runs the ball Big Ten style at NC State, and theyre very good at it. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegefootball | pageType: stories | Closing Comment: Jason Candles not a big name and maybe feels content flying under the radar in college football. He could bring that recipe to Nebraska, which would afford him the necessary resources. Theres a pretty big crop of them right now and Nebraska should definitely exhaust all options there before looking at coordinators whove never been a head coach. He already knows the Big Ten and will likely be more prepared on what to expect given his time at Wisconsin. Nebraska Book Co. in Lincoln shutting down; 114 to lose jobs; In a van outside OUs Lloyd Noble Center, Doc Sadler lives out another season in 45 years of coaching Why It Might Not: Lincoln might be outside his comfort zone. He may have bitten off more than he could chew with the FSU job, but he was also succeeding Jimbo Fisher, one of the programs most successful coaches. Jerry Kill: If Nebraska wants to poach a head coach from another school, Jerry Kill seems like a logical direction to go. We know who he is. Plus he got axed from the Raiders on his second stint because of controversial emails sent a decade ago. The 58-year-old coach has deep roots in the state of Nebraska as a former analyst at Nebraska-Omaha and assistant under Frank Solich with the Huskers. Closing Comment: Its odd that Campbell didnt make a jump to a better job after last season. Nebraska coaching candidates to replace Scott Frost, Report: Big 12 in recent contact with Pac-12 schools, Rules committee proposes change to speed up games, Saban unhappy over proposed permanent rivals, USC coach Lincoln Riley builds the perfect QB. Meyer also does not appear to be the most ethical coach in the world, and theres a general sliminess about him that seems to come with the cost of winning. Craig Bohl, head coach, Wyoming. Hes very much an old-school style coach and appears more stubborn than most. candidates Potential Nebraska coaching candidates for upcoming college He would have to go a long way to earn the trust of the players, fans, and boosters. Rodriguez is notoriously stubborn and has been in the business long enough that theres a fair amount of baggage coming with him, which is why a small program like JSU was the only option he had as a head coach. MSN He is easily the best head coach on the market, from a purely football perspective. Admittedly there would be some excitement, but now with the controversy thats attached to him, its probably just not worth it.