Now that Mike Gundy has been fired by Oklahoma State, is it time for Nebraska fans to worry about Dana Holgorsen getting poached?
While the Huskers' offensive coordinator doesn't appear on many short lists to replace Gundy, it's always possible that the Cowboys might pull a bit of an okey doke. Head coaches at smaller universities are topping the list as possible Oklahoma State replacements, but what if the Big 12 school wanted someone a bit more battle-tested?
Holgorsen knows the Big 12. He most recently coached at Houston and was the long time coach of West Virginia as well. While Nebraska would love to keep him long term, it's silly to think he's done as a head coach, if a team comes calling.
Nebraska football's Dana Holgorsen could be in the running for Oklahoma State
That isn't to say that Holgorsen is looking to get away from the Huskers. He seems to like what he and Matt Rhule are building. His offense has been among the best in the country through four games. And he doesn't have the pressure of having everything come down on him.
There is also talk that Holgorsen may not love the way the sport has changed over the years as far as the transfer portal and NIL. He might be perfectly content sitting back and letting someone else deal with all of that.
However, Dana Holgorsen seems like someone who has the fire to be in charge and run things the way he wants. If the Nebraska football coach gets an offer from Oklahoma State, there's reason to worry.