Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule has decided to fire his defensive coordinator following a pair of ugly losses to end the season.

Nebraska first-year defensive coordinator John Butler has been fired after the Cornhuskers lost four of their last six games and struggled all season to stop the run.

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule shared some insight on his decision to dismiss defensive coordinator John Butler after only one season on the job.

For the second straight year, Nebraska football will look for a new defensive coordinator.