# @randysilvertv on YouTube

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- **Posted:** 2026-03-09T14:30:55.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Randy Silver (@randysilvertv) — https://gondola.cc/randysilvertv

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Nebraska wrapped up its second week of spring football with its first scrimmage in the books, offering an early look at how the Huskers are adapting to new defensive schemes and offensive adjustments.

New defensive coordinator Rob Aurich, hired after serving as defensive coordinator at San Diego State, said the early portion of spring has focused on installing the foundation of his system.

“You want to lay down your core concepts and your foundation,” Aurich said. “The second third of spring, you want to get into the level 200, 300 — the higher-level stuff — now that they have the foundation.”

Seven practices into spring drills, Aurich said the defense is progressing but still working toward consistency as players transition from learning concepts to executing them at full speed.

“We’re entering that second third of spring ball where we’re asking the guys to take base-level understanding and now apply the high-speed decision-making that we need to see,” he said.

Generating pressure on the quarterback is a priority. Nebraska recorded 22 sacks last season, tying for 15th in the Big Ten, and improving that number is central to Aurich’s approach. His aggressive “Cheetah” pass-rush package has already become a competitive focal point during practices.

“There’s an ongoing battle. Everybody wants to be on Cheetah, man. No one wants to be left out of Cheetah,” Aurich said.

As spring progresses, Aurich said he is looking for improvement in execution.

“I think we have to get better at executing the 200 and 300 level of the defense,” he said. “That’s where I think we really grow during the second half.”

On offense, coordinator Dana Holgorsen continues to install his system while evaluating a revamped quarterback room and a retooled offensive line.

“Keep installing things and keep evaluating players to kind of see what we got,” Holgorsen said. “Been very encouraged with the amount of football that we’ve been playing and what it looks like. I’m seeing some things that I haven’t seen since I’ve been here.”

Nebraska features three mobile quarterbacks this spring, including transfer Anthony Colandrea, whose ability to extend plays has prompted Holgorsen to adjust parts of his philosophy.

“We work scramble drill a lot, but I’m encouraging those guys to extend the play,” Holgorsen said. “That’s been something that I’ve had to kind of adjust my thinking on.”

Both coordinators emphasized patience as the Huskers move through the installation phase. The defense is building structural understanding, while the offense is working to speed up execution.

“We’ll be a different team in June,” Holgorsen said. “We’ll be a different team in August.”

While spring development is important, Nebraska’s focus ultimately remains on the fall. Under coach Matt Rhule, the Huskers are 2-10 in November games over the past three seasons, a stretch the program hopes to reverse in Year Four with a new defensive voice and continuity on offense.

For now, the emphasis is on laying the groundwork — with the expectation that progress in March will translate into meaningful games later in the year.

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| Randy Silver | @randysilvertv | https://gondola.cc/randysilvertv | Reporter/Journalist |

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