Nebraska Eyes Ex-Gamecocks O-Line Coach Lonnie Teasley
Sources close to the program indicate that Nebraska may be turning to former South Carolina offensive line coach Lonnie Teasley as it retools its staff under head coach Matt Rhule. Teasley, who served as the O-line coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks from 2022-2025, was relieved of his duties in October after a season plagued by protection breakdowns and a stagnant ground game.
Nebraska is zeroing in on ex-South Carolina OL coach Lonnie Teasley for an offensive staff role. Teasley, well-regarded as a recruiter and fresh off 3 seasons with the Gamecocks, appears set for a fresh start in Lincoln. First reported by @swmckewonOWH. https://t.co/yScqp6RNGz pic.twitter.com/du9zZgXone
— Steven Sipple (@steven_sipple) December 9, 2025
Despite that rough patch, Teasley's résumé is quite appealing. Before his full-time promotion in 2023, Teasley has various stints including work as an offensive analyst. He previously coached at multiple collegiate programs including North Carolina Central, Arkansas-Pine Bluff Tennessee Tech, and Temple. He also gained NFL experience as an assistant offensive line coach with the Baltimore Ravens.
As a recruiter, Teasley has been credited with helping land some high-end offensive-line talent. For example, he was the lead recruiter for 5-star Darius Gray for the Gamecocks.
The Risks + The Unknowns
Teasley's exit from South Carolina was driven by performance, specifically sacks allowed and run-game efficiency. The official decision came after the Gamecocks started the season with poor rushing output, repeated pass-protection breakdowns, and were plagued with injuries and inconsistent play upfront.
In 2023, the South Carolina O-line was hit with injuries, and ended up starting a different OL combination in the first few games. By 2024, the line was more stable and the rushing and total offense improved tremendously. But by 2025, the mounting injuries, penalties, pass protection breakdowns, and lack of consistent development led to criticism.
For Nebraska, it seems they view Teasley as less of a fix-the-line-coaching hire and more of a long-game offensive-staff investment.