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Rob Aurich Takes Nebraska Defense 2026, Implements 4-2-5 Scheme

7/8/2026

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Rob Aurich will lead Nebraska’s defense in 2026 after reviving San Diego State’s program in 2025.
He will run a 4-2-5 scheme with a four-man front that values technique over size.
Transfers Jahsear Whittington (Pitt), Owen Stoudmire (Boston College) and freshman Dylan Berymon (330 lb) bolster the interior.
Pro Football Focus grades for the unit range from 58.4 to 74.0.
Aurich and Corey Brown hope a deeper rotation will boost Van Poppel’s 2025 performance.

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Story summary

Rob Aurich will lead Nebraska’s defense in 2026 after reviving San Diego State’s program in 2025.
He will run a 4-2-5 scheme with a four-man front that values technique over size.
Transfers Jahsear Whittington (Pitt), Owen Stoudmire (Boston College) and freshman Dylan Berymon (330 lb) bolster the interior.
Pro Football Focus grades for the unit range from 58.4 to 74.0.
Aurich and Corey Brown hope a deeper rotation will boost Van Poppel’s 2025 performance.