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LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraska defensive coordinator Rob Aurich received an immediate $700,000 raise to $1.8 million under terms of his new contract, which runs through the 2029 season.
Coach Matt Rhule announced Monday that Aurich had signed a new deal, and the university released the contract to the media Tuesday.
Aurich’s pay will be bumped to $1.9 million in 2028 and $2 million in 2029.
Aurich is in his first season at Nebraska and originally signed a three-year contract. The extension comes while the Cornhuskers (5-4, 2-4 Big Ten) are on a four-game losing streak and the week after offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen was fired.
Nebraska is in the top 20 nationally in total defense, rushing defense and scoring defense and is third in the Big Ten Conference with 25 sacks.
The contract calls for him to be paid a bonus of $125,000 for each season the Huskers finish in the top 20 nationally in total defense and $125,000 for each season they finish in the top 20 in scoring defense.
Five days after he called Dana Holgorsen “one of the best offensive minds of our generation," Rhule fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen earlier this week.
Co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas will take over play-calling duties for the Huskers, who have scored just 54 points combined in four straight losses.
"Like so many of you, I am angry, I am disappointed and I am frustrated with our results this season," Rhule said in a statement. “As the head coach, I am ultimately responsible for every aspect of our program -- including wins and losses -- and it is my responsibility to make changes when they are warranted.
"While there are many areas that need improvement, our offensive plan and execution is simply not working. Earlier today, I relieved offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen of his duties. As I have recently shared, Dana has a fantastic offensive mind, he is a strong leader, and he has done great work here at Nebraska. But simply, we need a change.”
Nebraska ranks 12th in the Big Ten Conference and 96th nationally in scoring in conference games, at 22.2 points per game.