Breaking News: Coach Mike Riley admit to came back in Nerbrasker

As of March 31, 2025, there are no official reports or announcements indicating that former Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Mike Riley has returned to a coaching position at the University of Nebraska. Riley, who led the Cornhuskers from 2015 to 2017, has since been involved in various roles within the football community.

In April 2024, Riley was appointed to the College Football Playoff (CFP) Selection Committee. This committee is responsible for ranking the top 25 teams and selecting the 12 teams that participate in the playoff bracket. Riley’s extensive coaching experience, which includes tenures at Oregon State and Nebraska, as well as roles in professional leagues like the NFL and USFL, contributed to his selection for this prestigious position. citeturn0search1

Prior to his appointment to the CFP Selection Committee, Riley served as the head coach of the New Jersey Generals in the United States Football League (USFL) during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. His leadership in the USFL demonstrated his continued commitment to coaching and developing football talent. citeturn0search1

Given his current responsibilities with the CFP Selection Committee and his recent coaching engagements, there is no evidence to suggest that Mike Riley has returned to a coaching role at Nebraska. Any such development would likely be widely reported by reputable sports news outlets.