When new Head Coach Bill Callahan was announced in later weeks , most of the existing assistants ( including Pelini ) were also fired .
Defensive Coordinator Bo Pelini was named Interim Head Coach and led the Huskers to a 17 -- 3 Alamo Bowl win over Michigan State .
When new Head Coach Bill Callahan was announced in later weeks , most of the existing assistants ( including Defensive Coordinator ) were also fired .
Defensive Coordinator Bo Pelini was named Interim Head Coach and led the Huskers to a 17 -- 3 Alamo Bowl win over Michigan State .