Former Husker Kicker Maher Now Leading Nebraska Special Teams

Brett Maher transitions from player to coordinator, bringing NFL experience to build on last season's success.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Brett Maher, a former Nebraska kicker, has taken on the role of special teams coordinator for the Huskers after initially returning to help with specialists. Maher, a Fremont native, played 62 NFL games across five seasons and said his past experience and relationships with former coordinators have helped him transition quickly into the new position. As spring practice begins, Maher's focus is on building off what worked last season while evolving the unit.

Why it matters

Maher's transition from player to coach provides continuity and experience for the Nebraska special teams unit as they look to build on their performance from last season. His NFL background and championship experience at Nebraska give him a unique perspective to help elevate the special teams and contribute to the program's future success.

The details

After initially returning to Nebraska to help with specialists, Brett Maher has now taken on the role of special teams coordinator. Maher, a Fremont native and Kearney High alum, played 62 NFL games across five seasons, giving him valuable experience to draw from as he leads the Huskers' special teams unit. As spring practice gets underway, Maher's focus is on keeping what worked well last season while evolving the rest of the unit.

  • Spring practice is now underway in Lincoln.

The players

Brett Maher

A former Nebraska kicker who is now the Huskers' special teams coordinator, bringing NFL experience and past championship success at Nebraska to his new role.

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What they’re saying

“What I didn't realize was how unbelievably rewarding this profession can be. You can have such an impact on people's lives at a really important time.”

— Brett Maher, Nebraska Special Teams Coordinator

“It would be foolish to wholesale change everything. We're going to keep what worked and evolve the rest.”

— Brett Maher, Nebraska Special Teams Coordinator

“That's where I see this place. And that's where we're going.”

— Brett Maher, Nebraska Special Teams Coordinator

The takeaway

Brett Maher's transition from Huskers player to special teams coordinator brings valuable NFL experience and a championship pedigree to Nebraska's special teams unit. His focus on building on last season's success while evolving the unit suggests a balanced approach that could help the Huskers take the next step in their special teams performance.