Gunnar Gottula
Gunnar Gottula is a three-star recruit from Lincoln, NE, out of Lincoln Southeast (No. 625 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Nebraska's 8 games this season.
Where Gottula comes from
- Lincoln, NE
- Lincoln Southeast
- Within 25 miles of Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)
- Three-star, No. 625 in the 2023 class.
- On the Nebraska roster since 2023
Where Gottula fits
Nebraska lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 8th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Nebraska is 5-3. Next: at Illinois, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Lincoln Southeast
Also from Lincoln, NE
What’s being said
3 stories in the last 30 days, from 3 outlets.
Nebraska lineman Gunnar Gottula out for Halloween game vs. Washington - Omaha World-Herald
Omaha World-Herald Oct 29
In the news in the last 30 days
from 3 outlets
Nebraska lineman Gunnar Gottula out for Halloween game vs. Washington - Omaha World-Herald
Omaha World-Herald Oct 29 · 1 outlet
In the news this season
from 7 outlets
Jamir Conn and Gunnar Gottula expected return gives Nebraska no excuse to stay down
Husker Corner Nov 4 · 1 outlet
What they’re talking about
In their words3 stories
On3Gunnar Gottula making strong push in camp, Geep Wade saysAug 18
10/11 NOWNebraska Football Offensive Lineman Gunnar Gottula Press Conference | August 18, 2026 - koln | Nebraska Local News, Weather, SportsAug 18- 10/11 NOWNebraska Football Offensive Lineman Gunnar Gottula | Sept. 19, 2026 Press Conference - koln | Nebraska Local News, Weather, SportsSep 19
Starting job and depth chart3 stories
- Omaha World-HeraldNebraska O-lineman Gunnar Gottula 'full speed' amid camp push for starting job - Omaha World-HeraldAug 9
Sports IllustratedGunnar Gottula Looks to Turn Experience, Rehab Into Another Starting Role at NebraskaAug 19- On3Radio Rhule: Gunnar Gottula “clearly a starter,” Anthony Colandrea is refreshing change of pace & more on Damon Benning hireAug 27
Week by week
- Oct 30 to Nov 5L 10-17 vs Washington2 storiesJamir Conn and Gunnar Gottula expected return gives Nebraska no excuse to stay down Husker Corner
- Oct 23 to Oct 29No game1 story
- Oct 16 to Oct 22L 14-17 at OregonNo stories
- Oct 9 to Oct 15L 17-20 vs IndianaNo stories
- Oct 2 to Oct 8W 48-23 vs MarylandNo stories
- Sep 25 to Oct 1W 31-13 at Michigan StateNo stories
- Sep 18 to Sep 24W 34-7 vs North Dakota2 storiesNebraska offensive lineman Gunnar Gottula praises freshman Jamal Rule Cornhuskers Wire
- Sep 11 to Sep 17W 56-7 vs Bowling GreenNo stories
- Sep 4 to Sep 10W 49-21 vs OhioNo stories
- Aug 21 to Aug 27No game2 storiesNebraska practice report: Gunnar Gottula part of 'best five,' DB out for year, No. 2 QB race update - Omaha World-Herald Omaha World-Herald
- Aug 14 to Aug 20No game4 storiesGunnar Gottula Looks to Turn Experience, Rehab Into Another Starting Role at Nebraska Sports Illustrated
- Aug 7 to Aug 13No game1 storyNebraska O-lineman Gunnar Gottula 'full speed' amid camp push for starting job - Omaha World-Herald Omaha World-Herald
Each week: the team’s game, the stories about this player that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
Stories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 5.
Named in
- Nebraska lineman Gunnar Gottula out for Halloween game vs. Washington - Omaha World-Herald
- Nebraska Football Offensive Lineman Gunnar Gottula | Sept. 19, 2026 Press Conference - koln | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports
- Nebraska practice report: Gunnar Gottula part of 'best five,' DB out for year, No. 2 QB race update - Omaha World-Herald
- Nebraska’s Gunnar Gottula on comeback from injury, pushing competitive offensive line room
- Gunnar Gottula Looks to Turn Experience, Rehab Into Another Starting Role at Nebraska
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Nebraska -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether a lineman is good.
The unit this player anchors ranks 8th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Nebraska has produced 3 All-Conference offensive linemen. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Cameron Jurgens went on to the NFL out of this room (2022).
Four seasons at Nebraska
- 2026 Nebraska RhuleYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 Nebraska RhuleYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 Nebraska RhuleYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Nebraska RhuleYear 1 · Games –
- High school Lincoln SoutheastLincoln, NE · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 625 in the 2023 class. Signed with Nebraska.Also from Lincoln Southeast: Jake Appleget (Fresno State), Teivis Tuioti (San Diego State) and Caden Ward (North Dakota State).
2023
- Signed with NebraskaThree-star, out of Lincoln Southeast
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Matt Rhule.