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Nebraska adds 677 lb lean mass, hires defensive coordinator Aurich

8/9/2026

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Matt Rhule said the Cornhuskers added 677 pounds of lean mass, lost 188 pounds of fat, and became the biggest and leanest team in history.
The team logged 52 back-squat lifts of at least 500 pounds and 46 sprints reaching 21 mph.
Rhule hired former San Diego State defensive coordinator Rob Aurich to install a four-down front and said the tight-end group is back on schedule after earlier frustration.

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Matt Rhule said the Cornhuskers added 677 pounds of lean mass, lost 188 pounds of fat, and became the biggest and leanest team in history.
The team logged 52 back-squat lifts of at least 500 pounds and 46 sprints reaching 21 mph.
Rhule hired former San Diego State defensive coordinator Rob Aurich to install a four-down front and said the tight-end group is back on schedule after earlier frustration.