Dana Hologrsen Expecting Plenty of Rotation on Offensive Line, Backup Skill Positions

When the first depth chart of the 2025 season was released on Saturday, Nebraska fans and media noticed a number of ORs followed names at key positions.

Speaking with the media on Monday, offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen said that indicates, not only continued position battles, but that this first game will see plenty of rotation at those positions.

This includes the tackle positions, which have seen battles rage on for both the right and left sides.

"There's legitimately five bodies that, they just keep rotating," Holgorsen said. "I trust (offensive line coach Donovan) Raiola to know what he's looking at and have a feel for who's playing good, who's not playing good, and getting guys rested.

"I'm certainly just as excited about seeing how those guys play and what that lineup settles in at."

Holgorsen said he's never had the ability to rotate a number of guys at the tackle spots, which he'll be able to do with Gunnar Gottula, Turner Corcoran, Elijah Pritchett, Teddy Prochazka, and Tyler Knaak, at least until starters separate themselves.

"The rotation at tackles is something I've never had the luxury to do," Holgorsen said. "Having five quality guys that can go out there and play is a huge advantage for us."

Nebraska Cornhuskers offensive lineman Teddy Prochazka is one of five guys in line to rotate at the tackle positions. | Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Holgorsen said the three interior spots are settled, with Henry Lutovsky at left guard, Rocco Spindler at right guard, and Justin Evans at center.

"Those guys being all old and veteran bodies," Holgorsen said.

Holgorsen said rotations won't just be on the offensive line. He's looking to see who can take advantage of opportunities at the skill positions.

"This may have to be a deal where, in-game, I'm gonn ahave to look at some of these young guys at receiver," Holgorsens aid. "I'm good with the starters. Those guys are older; they're veterans."

Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. has established himself as a starter going into his sophomore season. | Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Nyziah Hunter, Dane Key, Jacory Barney Jr., and Janiron Bonner are established pieces that Holgorsen knows what he's getting. Opportunities exist for guys like Quinn Clark, Cortez Mills, Keelan Smith, and Jeremiah Smith, who are all true or redshirt freshmen.

Holgorsen said the same thing about the running back spot.

"You know what you're gonna get out of Emmett (Johnson), but the other guys, although they've been practicing really well, what's that look in their eye gonna be like? That's first game stuff. We'll have a lot more answers Friday," Holgorsen said.

The full media availability from Monday is posted below. Continue scrolling for more coverage.

Coverage

Nebraska On SI | 'Fashion-Specific' Dylan Raiola Discusses 'Different Mission' at Arrowhead, Preparation for Cincinnati
Nebraska On SI | Nebraska Defensive Coordinator John Butler Previews Cincinnati
Nebraska Athletics | Butler Addresses First Game Strategy
Omaha World-Herald* | Who will start at tackle for Nebraska? Dana Holgorsen doesn't know — and that's an advantage
Husker247 | Three key topics from defensive coordinator John Butler ahead of the Cincinnati game
Husker247 | Blackshirts -- and expectations -- coming soon
HuskerOnline* | Nebraska Monday nuggets: Holgorsen, Butler talk Cincinnati
HuskerOnline* | Coordinator report: Holgorsen says Nebraska's depth at offensive tackle "huge advantage"
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Cincinnati Bearcats On SI | Opening Depth Chart: A few notable battles won
Cincinnati Enquirer* | What you need to know ahead of Bearcats football opener vs. Nebraska
Cincinnati On SI | 2025 Game-By-Game Predictions
COTP | One Cincinnati Bearcat makes ESPN's top 100 college football players for 2025
Cincinnati Enquirer | Video: Scott Satterfield, Joe Royer, Dontay Corleone on Nebraska
Cincinnati On SI | Cincinnati Bearcats Football Releases Opening Depth Chart

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Nebraska Football 2025 Schedule

Aug. 28 (Thursday) vs. Cincinnati (Kansas City) 8 p.m. ESPN
Sep. 6 vs. Akron 6:30 p.m. CDT BTN
Sep. 13 vs. Houston Christian 11 a.m. FS1
Sep. 20 vs. Michigan 2:30 p.m. CBS
Oct. 4 vs. Michigan State 11/2:30/3
Oct. 11 at Maryland TBA
Oct. 17 (Friday) at Minnesota 7 p.m. FOX
Oct. 25 vs. Northwestern TBA
Nov. 1 vs. USC TBA
Nov. 8 at UCLA TBA
Nov. 22 at Penn State TBA
Nov. 28 (Black Friday) vs. Iowa 11 a.m. CBS

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