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Josh Heupel, the head coach of Tennessee, speaks out on Mike Ekeler’s departure to Nebraska as special teams coordinator.

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In early February 2025, the Tennessee Volunteers football program experienced a significant shift as Special Teams Coordinator and Outside Linebackers Coach Mike Ekeler departed for a similar role at the University of Nebraska. This move marked a notable change for both Ekeler and the Volunteers, as he had been a key figure in Tennessee’s coaching … Read more

The Tennessee Volunteers’ special teams coach, Mike Ekeler, is leaving for Nebraska.

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Mike Ekeler’s departure from the Tennessee Volunteers to become the special teams coordinator at the University of Nebraska marks a significant shift in the college football landscape. This move not only reunites Ekeler with his home state but also brings his dynamic coaching style back to Nebraska, where he previously served as linebackers coach from … Read more