Dana Holgorsen's motivation for joining Nebraska as a late-season replacement offensive coordinator boiled down to one thing. “I was bored,” he said with a laugh Tuesday. Holgorsen was working as a consultant on TCU's staff when Nebraska coach Matt Rhule invited him to Lincoln just over two weeks ago to help sort out the Cornhuskers' offensive problems.

The Huskers' new offensive coordinator spoke to the Nebraska media for the first time Tuesday. The team is preparing to face Wisconsin this weekend on Senior Day in Lincoln.

New Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen explained why he came to work for Matt Rhule and offered a blunt assessment of the Huskers' running backs.