"According to a young NC insider, Wilson Dittman, on YouTube, there’s more than just casual interest here. 'There has been some movement, some murmur, some rumors around some certain guys, currently now with Tennessee one of the best special teams coordinators in America.' Dittman explained, with Ekeler’s name popping up as a prime target for the vacant position. To add to Heupel’s problems, he is a Former Nebraska linebackers coach back in the Bo Pelini (ex-Nebraska DC) era.
But is Ekeler really ready to pack his bags for Lincoln? That’s where things get interesting. Dittman highlighted a revealing conversation between Mike Ekeler and Nebraska reporter Steve Sipple. "Apparently, Steve talked with Mike about a week ago and asked him, ‘Hey, would you be open to taking this job?’ And Mike said yes, he would absolutely be interested in coming back to Nebraska to be the Special Teams coordinator.'"
Josh Heupel’s Tennessee Assistant Confirms Stance on Nebraska Interest