Cornhuskers hire Arizona’s Donte Williams as an assistant
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska has hired Arizona cornerbacks coach Donte Williams as a defensive assistant.
Cornhuskers coach Mike Riley announced Monday that Williams would fill the coaching vacancy created Nov. 27 when special teams coordinator Bruce Read was fired.
The Nebraska athletic department said in a statement that Williams is expected to coach cornerbacks and have involvement in pass defense coordination. Brian Stewart would shift his focus from cornerbacks to safeties.