Phil Snow – Former Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator
Why Snow: Of all the names, Phil Snow seems one of the most likely to join Rhule in Lincoln. He has been Rhule’s defensive coordinator every step of the way at Temple (2013-2016), Baylor (2017-2019) and Carolina (2020-2022).
It should also be noted that Rhule is not involved in play calling on either side of the ball, so Snow has been extremely critical in his operation.
Money talk: At Baylor, Snow was Rhule’s highest-paid assistant at just under $1.1 million. His salary information in the NFL is not listed.
Marcus Satterfield – South Carolina offensive coordinator
Why Satterfield: Just like Snow, Marcus Satterfield was with Rhule at Temple (2013-2015), Baylor (2018-2019) and Carolina (2020).
He was Rhule’s offensive coordinator at Temple. He’s coached quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends and offensive line at his different stops, so he’s also a very versatile position coach.
At South Carolina, he’s been the Gamecocks play caller for the last two seasons. Would he leave Columbia for Lincoln?
Money talk: Satterfield is currently making $900,000 at South Carolina.
Jake Peetz – Los Angeles Rams offensive assistant
Why Peetz: Former Husker and O’Neill native Jake Peetz is a logical choice to join Rhule in Lincoln. The question is at what capacity?
Would both Peetz and Satterfield come together? Or would either coach only come to NU if they could be the primary play caller? Peetz’s primary position coach focus has been quarterback.
He worked with Rhule at Carolina in 2020 before leaving for the LSU offensive coordinator position in 2021.
Money talk: Peetz made $1.2 million at LSU in 2021 and he was set to make $1.3 million from the Tigers in 2022. He’s currently listed as an “offensive assistant” for the Los Angles Rams.
Jeremy Scott – Carolina Panthers strength coach
Why Scott: He was been Rhule’s strength coach at Temple, Baylor and Carolina. Hemakes a lot of sense for this position at Nebraska.
Scott spent four years as the strength coach at Temple (2013-2017) before following Rhule to Baylor and Carolina.
Scott’s coaching career began at Penn State as an intern in 1996. Following his internship, he joined the strength and conditioning staff at PSU as a graduate assistant.
Elijah Robinson – Texas A&M defensive line
Why Robinson: He was with Rhule at Temple and Baylor before joining Texas A&M’s staff in 2018.
You have to think the Aggies might have some staff movement this off-season, making him a logical candidate to rejoin Rhule in Lincoln.
Money talk: Robinson is one of the
highest-paid defensive line coaches in college football at $867,000. Nebraska paid Mike Dawson $550,000 in 2022.
Jeff Nixon – Carolina Panthers assistant head coach offense
Why Nixon: Some Nebraska fans might remember this connection. Jeff Nixon is the father of former Husker wide receiver
Will Nixon, who left the program from Washington last season.
Jeff Nixon was with Rhule at Baylor (2017-2019) and Carolina (2020-2022). The primary position he coaches is running back.
Mike Siravo – Carolina Panthers defensive run game coordinator
Why Siravo: He is another guy that’s been with Rhule every step of the way. Mike Siravo was at Temple (2013-2016), Baylor (2017-2019) and Carolina (2020-2022) with Rhule.
He’s carried the titles of run game coordinator, special teams coordinator, linebackers coach and recruiting coordinator under Rhule.
Evan Cooper – Carolina Panthers corners
Why Cooper: Miami native Evan Cooper was with Rhule at Temple, Baylor and Carolina. He was let go by the Panthers this month.
Cooper worked in the personnel department at Temple before being promoted to cornerbacks coach and recruiting coordinator at Baylor.
During his time at Baylor, Cooper played an instrumental role in securing three consecutive top-35 recruiting classes.
Geoff Collins – Former Georgia Tech head coach
Why Collins: Former Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins had previously worked alongside Rhule at Albright College and Western Carolina.
He was Rhule’s successor at Temple in 2017-2018, and his most recent stop was at Georgia Tech as the Yellow Jackets’ head coach from 2019-2022.
If Snow joins Rhule’s staff, would there be room for a guy like Collins too?
Money talk: Collins was paid a $10.5 million buyout from Georgia Tech, so he would be a bargain addition to the staff as a position coach, or even a co-defensive coordinator with Snow.
Ed Foley – Carolina Panthers assistant special teams coach
Why Foley: When Matt Rhule left Temple for Baylor in 2016, Ed Foley was the interim head coach. He also served as the Owls’ interim head coach when Collins left Temple for Georgia Tech in 2018.
He was at Temple from 2008 to 2018. In 2019 he rejoined Rhule at Baylor as an offensive analyst and followed him to Carolina as an assistant special teams coach.
He has a background with tight ends and special teams.
