Sources: Huskers hire Mike Ekeler as special teams coordinator

Numerous sources have confirmed that Nebraska is set to hire Mike Ekeler as special teams coordinator.

February 3, 2025Updated: February 3, 2025
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. - Numerous sources have confirmed that Nebraska is set to hire Mike Ekeler as special teams coordinator.

Ekeler, a David City native, previously coached with the Huskers from 2008-2010 as the linebackers coach. This comes after former Nebraska special teams coordinator Ed Foley parted ways with Nebraska last month. 

In a rough year for special teams, the Huskers had numerous blocked kicks, muffed punts, and blown coverages on kick and punt returns. 

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