LINCOLN, Neb. — Dana Holgorsen, the former head coach of Houston and West Virginia, has joined forces with the Nebraska coaching staff to enhance the performance of their struggling offense, as confirmed by the university on Tuesday.

The Cornhuskers, holding a record of 5-4 and 2-4 in conference play, have been averaging a disappointing 18.3 points and 320 yards per game against Big Ten teams under the second-year offensive coordinator, Marcus Satterfield. Moreover, the team is currently facing a three-game losing streak, with an upcoming bye week before their match against Southern California on November 16.

According to reports from ESPN citing unnamed sources, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule has enlisted Holgorsen’s services as an offensive consultant. Keith Mann, the director of media relations for Nebraska, indicated in a text message that Holgorsen was present in Lincoln but did not confirm any official hiring details, describing Holgorsen’s contribution as “another set of eyes.”

In a news conference held on Monday, Rhule mentioned his intention to bring in external football experts to provide insights on refining the Cornhusker offense. “One of the first things I’m doing this week is I have a lot of friends in the business; I’ve had some outside people come in and tell me what they see,” he noted, emphasizing the value of getting a fresh perspective.

Holgorsen, 53, is well-regarded for his ability to craft high-powered offensive strategies, having worked alongside Mike Leach at Texas Tech and Mike Gundy at Oklahoma State. He amassed a record of 31-28 during his tenure at Houston from 2019 to 2023 and went 61-41 while coaching at West Virginia from 2011 to 2018.

This season, he has also contributed as an offensive consultant at TCU. The Cornhuskers’ offensive statistics reveal they are gaining an average of just 4.69 yards per play in conference matchups, which ranks them just above Northwestern’s 4.49, making it one of the least productive in the Big Ten.

Freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola, who is the highest-rated recruit in Nebraska’s history, has struggled this season, throwing five touchdown passes juxtaposed with seven interceptions across six Big Ten games. His efficiency rating is currently the lowest in the conference, compounded by a performance where he completed less than half of his passes in a game against Rutgers on October 5.

Additionally, the team’s rushing offense has been lackluster, averaging just 101 yards per game in conference play.