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John Butler

Current Position

Defensive Coordinator

Salary

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Salary

$1,100,000

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Alma Mater-

Degree-

Age52

High School-

HometownPhiladelphia, PA

RivalsJohn Butler

Butler News

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Steven Sipple: Raiola's future in program surely high atop Rhule's list of areas to address

Steven Sipple•11/30/25

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Coordinator report: John Butler assesses PSU ground assault: "I think they kicked our ass"

Steven Sipple•11/25/25

NCAA Football: Nebraska at Penn State

Steven Sipple: Nebraska absorbs a beating that once again raises unpleasant questions

Steven Sipple•11/23/25

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Coordinator report: Holgorsen shares encouraging show of confidence from Lateef

Steven Sipple•11/18/25

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Steven Sipple: Compelling theatre? Well, look for Penn State to try to bludgeon Nebraska on ground in front of ornery locals

Steven Sipple•11/18/25

NCAA Football: Nebraska at UCLA

Steven Sipple: In a hard-fought win, Husker freshman QB Lateef makes it look easy

Steven Sipple•11/09/25

Coaching History

Nebraska

Defensive Coordinator2025 - present

Nebraska

Secondary Coach2024 - 2024

Buffalo

Defensive Backs Coach2022 - 2023

Penn State

Secondary Coach2014 - 2014

Houston

Secondary Coach2014 - 2021

Penn State

Defensive Coordinator2013 - 2013

Penn State

Secondary Coach2012 - 2012

South Carolina

Special Teams Coach2011 - 2011