Huskers announce Addison Williams as new defensive back coach

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Nebraska football hired UCF Knights defensive coordinator Addison Wiliams as defensive backs coach. The program made the announcement on Thursday.

Williams led a talented Knights secondary in 2023. They allowed the fewest passing yards per game with 196.7. They also allowed only 12 touchdown passes, the fewest allowed since the 2001 season.

Williams also worked as the safeties coach for Coastal Carolina in 2020. Before that, he worked under Gus Malzahn at Auburn.

Nebraska allowed 209 passing yards per game, which ranked 52nd in college football this year. The Knights allowed 218.7 passing yards per game this season.

The coaching staff has undergone turnover within the last couple of weeks but the program has been able to establish deeper connections in Florida as a result. Williams should be able to provide a boost to a secondary unit that struggled between lack of depth and injuries last season.

It will be interesting to see how this hire impacts the Huskers on the recruiting trail, as well as the results on the field. In any event, the program has had a busy last couple of weeks. Find social media reactions to the news below.

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Great addition

Addison Williams is a very good addition to Nebraska’s coaching staff.

The Huskers now have 4 former Defensive Coordinators on staff (John Butler, Matt Rhule, Phil Snow & Addison Williams).

Phil Snow as Associate Head Coach will help take some things off Matt Rhule’s plate.

— Adam Carriker (@AdamCarriker94) December 19, 2024

A connection

Nebraska’s new DC, John Butler, and Addison Williams were on the same South Carolina staff in 2011, Butler as the special teams coordinator/LBs coach and Williams as a defensive grad assistant. https://t.co/48hBwN1qtB

— Steve Marik (@Steve_Marik) December 15, 2024

Done deal

Done deal… ❤️ Williams led…

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Publish date : 2024-12-20 09:30:00

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