Third of three parts | Part 1 | Part 2 This offseason when Matt Rhule was retooling his Nebraska football staff, the vast majority of Husker fans were stoked to learn Dana Holgorsen had agreed to stay ...

Coming off his unit’s most dominant outing yet, defensive coordinator John Butler joined host Kyle Crooks on Sports Nightly to break down Nebraska’s fast start and preview this week’s matchup with ...

Nebraska coach Matt Rhule shared some insight on his decision to dismiss defensive coordinator John Butler. Butler was relieved of his duties effective immediately on Monday afternoon. He was serving ...

Nebraska defensive coordinator John Butler is instilling a clear identity in the Huskers’ defense, one built on effort, physicality, execution and unity. At the heart of that foundation is a demand to ...

John Butler was hired in July of 2024 as the Husker DB coach and was elevated to DC before the Huskers played in the '24 Pinstripe Bowl. Butler was one of three new coordinators appointed by Rhule ...

John Butler is about to begin his first season as the defensive coordintor at Nebraska. At Tuesday's post-practice media session, that meant immediate questions about the defense's physicality.

Nebraska parted ways with defensive coordinator John Butler on Monday afternoon. Butler was serving his first season in the role following the departure of Tony White. His unit performed well at times ...

Nebraska defensive coordinator John Butler was the spotlighted coach on the Huskers Radio Network on Wednesday night. Some takeouts from his appearance on the Husker Football Coaches Show with play-by ...

John Butler isn’t just game-planning, he’s setting a tone. In Monday’s presser, Nebraska’s defensive coordinator outlined the Huskers’ approach to Cincinnati’s tempo, quarterback play, and offensive ...

Going into his 31st season as a coach, John Butler brings over a decade of professional football experience as coached in the National Football League and more than 20 years in college football.

John Rutledge “Rhett” Butler, age 84, of Chicago Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday July 28, 2025 surrounded by his cherished family during his final moments. John was a devoted husband for ...