Overview
- CBS Sports reported Ekeler is likely to be hired by USC, though no official announcement has been made.
- Rhule publicly acknowledged USC’s pursuit and said the Huskers had offered Ekeler a long-term extension he did not accept.
- Rhule indicated Nebraska would turn to an internal successor because Ekeler’s special teams framework is already installed.
- Nebraska’s units under Ekeler ranked 12th nationally in kick return defense last season and recorded multiple blocked kicks.
- USC coverage cites 247Sports in reporting that current coordinator Ryan Dougherty would shift to an analyst/assistant role if Ekeler joins.