News for Mike Ekeler

Current Pos.

Special Teams Coordinator

Salary

$625,000

Age

54

Alma Mater

Kansas State /

Hometown

Blair, NE

HuskerOnline Football

Steven Sipple: Matt Rhule takes deep breath and dives into critical growth month for Nebraska's program

Steven Sipple4 hours ago

HuskerOnline Football

Matt Rhule lays out what he's seeking in new Nebraska defensive coordinator

Steven Sipple12/03/25

Nebraska Cornhuskers Football

Matt Rhule clears the air on his relationship with Mike Ekeler after viral clip

Dan Morrison10/28/25

HuskerOnline Football

Radio Rundown: Ekeler praises punter Wilson, Barney's energy, and unit's development

Sam Ojeda10/16/25

HuskerOnline Football

Steven Sipple: Nebraska newcomers George and Conn offer up an appealing vibe during August dog days

Steven Sipple08/19/25

HuskerOnline Football

Nebraska special teams ready for aggressive overhaul

Sam Ojeda08/17/25

HuskerOnline Football

Coordinator report: Ekeler's excitement for new Nebraska punter matches Rhule's. "He's going to be a damned weapon."

Steven Sipple08/12/25

HuskerOnline Football

Rhule says Nebraska's offense extremely efficient in preseason camp's first major scrimmage

Steven Sipple08/09/25

HuskerOnline Football

Steven Sipple: Holgorsen-Raiola combo feels better and better as camp rolls along

Steven Sipple08/03/25

Nebraska Cornhuskers Football

Matt Rhule updates Nebraska transition under new coordinators

Dan Morrison07/28/25

HuskerOnline Football

Steven Sipple: Rhule's coordinator hires could ease a grizzled Nebraska fan's feeling of chronic doom

Steven Sipple07/27/25

HuskerOnline Football

Steven Sipple: A Sunday morning confession, and a "thank you" for your patience

Steven Sipple07/13/25

HuskerOnline Football

Steven Sipple: Rhule notes Nebraska's "elite competition" at place-kicker and says Huskers have secured rugby-style punter

Steven Sipple05/13/25

HuskerOnline Football

Steven Sipple: Nebraska fans hope Matt Rhule's "serene" vibe portends breakthrough season

Steven Sipple04/08/25

HuskerOnline Football

Steven Sipple: Nebraska fans hope Holgorsen's January solitude helps produce autumn excitement

Steven Sipple03/30/25

HuskerOnline Football

Steven Sipple: Manning builds Nebraska wrestling into power in an appealing way; and Ekeler to inject excitement into NU football

Steven Sipple03/25/25

HuskerOnline Football

Nebraska Spring Football Intel: Wide receiver

Steven Sipple03/20/25

HuskerOnline Football

Steven Sipple: After strong stint at Tennessee, Ekeler says he's ready to help return Nebraska's program to previous exalted status

Steven Sipple03/04/25

HuskerOnline Football

Nebraska Spring Nuggets: Introducing Ekeler, Bradden, and Williams

Robin Washut03/04/25

HuskerOnline Football

Steven Sipple: Rhule must get revamped Nebraska staff on same page -- quickly -- and avoid any 're-set' discussion in Year 3

Steven Sipple03/02/25

HuskerOnline Football

It's official: Mike Ekeler to lead Nebraska's special teams

Steven Sipple02/11/25

HuskerOnline Football

Exclusive Tunnel Talk: 2/7/2025

HuskerOnline Staff02/07/25

On3 Football

Nebraska, Matt Rhule hire Tennessee assistant Mike Ekeler to coaching staff

Matt Connolly02/03/25

Volquest Football

Position Preview: Tennessee has questions to answer on special teams in 2024

Brent Hubbs07/29/24

Tennessee Volunteers Football

Mike Ekeler shares where Tennessee special teams stand

Grant Grubbs08/20/23