Top 10 college football programs who put the most pressure on head coaches

Sep 6, 2014; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Bo Pelini walks the sidelines during the game against the McNeese State Cowboys in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports

4. Nebraska Cornhuskers

The 1995 Nebraska football team has been touted as one of the all-time best, and for good reason. Head coach Tom Osborne led the Cornhuskers to a 25-0 record over two consecutive seasons, with two matching national championships. And ever since, Nebraska has never been satisfied.

Frank Solich, the head coach after Osborne, was fired after six seasons despite doing a respectable job with the program, including a national championship run. He was fired after a 9-3 season. Former Oakland Raiders head coach Bill Callahan was then brought in the lead the Cornhuskers.

After a losing first season, the team improved upon its record each year until 2007, when Nebraska lost five straight games. Mid-losing streak, Nebraska’s athletic director was fired. The day after the season ended, Callahan was fired.

New interim athletic director Tom Osborne (look who’s back) hired Bo Pelini to replace Callahan. Pelini’s season records never dropped below nine wins, but he was unable to bring Nebraska a conference championship. He was fired at the end of the 2014 season.

And this leads us to new coach Mike Riley. If there’s anything that can be learned from Nebraska head coaching history, it’s that nine-win seasons don’t cut it around here. You’ve gotta do more if you want to stay.

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