Nebraska assistant coach Tony White has more incentives to stay in Lincoln.
The Husker associate head coach and defensive coordinator signed a restructured contract. This comes after White was nominated for a second straight year for the Broyles Award, given annually to the nation's top assistant.
White's salary increases to $1.6 million per year for each of the remaining two seasons on his contract.
“Tony White has all the attributes you look for in a coordinator or assistant coach,” Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule said. “He builds great relationships with his players and fellow coaches and is an elite teacher and communicator. We made great strides on defense this past season, and I look forward to continuing to work with Tony as we move forward and build this program.”
Despite tallying just a single player on the All-Big Ten third team, the 2023 Blackshirts were the nation’s third-most improved unit against the run and ranked as the fourth-most improved in total defense.
“I am proud of what our players accomplished this year and am excited to build on that success moving forward,” White said. “It is a privilege to have the opportunity to coach at Nebraska, and to work for a great leader in Coach Rhule, and I feel honored to work alongside our defensive staff every day. Go Big Red!”
