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Nebraska signs Rob Aurich: A new defensive coach for success!
Nebraska hires Rob Aurich as its new defensive coordinator. Aurich brings successful experience from San Diego State.
Nebraska signs Rob Aurich: A new defensive coach for success!
Nebraska fans can rejoice: Rob Aurich is the Cornhuskers' new defensive coordinator! How on ESPN reports, Aurich has signed a three-year contract, succeeding John Butler, who was released after a disappointing season. Nebraska won a total of seven games in the regular season, its first win since 2016, and now has a chance for another positive result in the Las Vegas Bowl against No. 15 Utah.
Rob Aurich comes fresh from San Diego State, where he proved as defensive coordinator that he has a good hand for defense. Last season, the Aztecs ranked an impressive 5th in scoring defense, allowing just 12.6 points per game - a real improvement considering they ranked 97th last year and allowed 29.6 points per game. The rest of his defensive stats are also impressive: 7th in total defense and 5th in passing yards allowed are clear indicators of Aurich's abilities. KLKN TV highlights that Aurich started as defensive edges coach at San Diego State in 2024 before being promoted to defensive coordinator the following year.
Track record and reconstruction
The time at San Diego State was a big step forward for Aurich, but his past also speaks for itself. He previously worked at Idaho, where he coordinated the defense under coach Jason Eck and was able to reduce the points per game from 31.5 to 22.1. Under his leadership, the Idaho defense improved from 93rd to 28th in scoring defense, further highlighting his abilities as a defensive coordinator. BetMGM says creative and effective defensive coordinators are at a premium in today's football world, and Aurich could be just the guy who can help Nebraska fight its way back to the top next season.
With Aurich as the new defensive coordinator, Nebraska not only has a breath of fresh air thanks to its impressive successes, but also a clear perspective for the future. After a mixed last season, which was marked by four defeats in five games against strong opponents, it will be exciting to see how the Cornhuskers perform under Aurich's leadership. The upcoming Las Vegas Bowl game against Utah will be the first big test as fans hope the move proves itself and the team moves in a positive direction.