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Published Jun 17, 2025
Keys to reaching defensive goals in 2025: Stop the run, affect the QB
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Steve Marik  •  InsideNebraska
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Six months ago, in December, Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule was detailing why he decided to stay in-house and promote John Butler from defensive backs coach to defensive coordinator following Tony White's departure to Florida State.

Rhule mentioned three key areas where he wants the 2025 defense to improve.

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