Report: Nebraska football hires defensive coordinator and two other assistants
By Aaron Bonderson 
, Reporter/Producer Nebraska Public Media
Dec. 10, 2024, 4:45 p.m. ·
The University of Nebraska has hired a new defensive coordinator to lead the football squad, in addition to two other assistants.
John Butler will lead the defense, according to a report by ESPN.
Sources: Nebraska is set promote John Butler to be the school's new defensive coordinator. He came to Nebraska this spring after a lengthy NFL career. He's the former defensive coordinator at Penn State. His NFL expertise comes in the passing game. pic.twitter.com/fxTXrmT8OS
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 10, 2024
Butler was hired as the interim defensive coordinator, after Tony White left for Florida State. He coached the secondary this season for Nebraska.
Also according to ESPN, Terry Bradden will likely coach defensive linemen and Phil Snow will become the associate head coach in Lincoln.