Carriker Chronicles: Mike Ekeler Gone?

Adam wonders who would replace Nebraska's special teams coordinator if he bolts for USC. Also, portal developments and a new assistant coach on defense.

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Mike Ekeler engineered a remarkable turnaround for the Huskers' special teams. | Carriker Chronicles

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Adam Carriker shares info on the Mike Ekeler situation. Matt Rhule spoke publicly on Ekeler's contract offer from Nebraska football. If necessary, who would be Nebraska's next special teams coordinator? The Huskers have a huge weekend hosting transfer portal players at key positions. Today is the last day a player can enter the portal. Husker football also has a new assistant coach!

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Published Jan 16, 2026 | Modified Jan 16, 2026

ADAM CARRIKER

Adam’s dream of playing for the Huskers came to fruition. He was twice named first-team All-Big 12, leading the conference in sacks and winning the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year award his senior season, along with several other awards, including finishing with All-America honors, in addition to being named to the Big 12 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll three times. He’s also been named to Nebraska’s All-Century Team, voted The Best Husker Defensive End since the start of the new millennium, and has been inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame. Adam went on to play eight years as a Defensive Lineman in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams and Washington Redskins. He was drafted in the 1st round, winning Rams Rookie of the Year; he’s the only Ram in franchise history to start all 16 games as a rookie. He also won the Strongest Redskin award multiple times during his career in the NFL. Since retiring, he’s experienced great success in the business world and has also appeared multiple times on National Television and Radio Shows, and currently hosts his highly popular show, the Carriker Chronicles, aka, the People’s Show, which has been viewed by millions!

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