The Nebraska special teams forecast with Mike Ekeler in charge: Energy and attitude

Mike Ekeler is in for Nebraska as its special teams coordinator, the final piece to come into focus on Matt Rhule’s coaching staff ahead of the 2025 football season. Many Nebraska fans know Ekeler as the young, passionate coach from 2008 to 2010 who worked in Lincoln for Bo Pelini. Well, coach Ek has not changed, according to the people who’ve spent time around him in recent years.
Is this exactly what the Huskers need? Connor and Mitch weigh in and assess the completed Nebraska coaching staff. It’s changed dramatically since Halloween, so much that next season looks like a hard reset in some ways for Rhule. Also, we dig into the 105-man roster. What is Rhule’s vision and how might his NFL experience help give Nebraska an edge over its competition as it adjusts to changes in the college game?
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