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
4 stories in the last 60 days, from 4 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 60 days
from 4 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 6 outlets
Jamir Conn, Gunnar Gottula Headline Nebraska's Tuesday Availability Report Ahead of Illinois Matchup
Sports Illustrated Nov 3 · 1 outlet
What they’re talking about
In his 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 29 to Nov 4L 10-17 vs Washington2 storiesJamir Conn, Gunnar Gottula Headline Nebraska's Tuesday Availability Report Ahead of Illinois Matchup
Sports Illustrated - Oct 15 to Oct 21L 14-17 at OregonNo stories
- Oct 8 to Oct 14L 17-20 vs IndianaNo stories
- Oct 1 to Oct 7W 48-23 vs MarylandNo stories
- Sep 24 to Sep 30W 31-13 at Michigan State1 storyNebraska offensive lineman Gunnar Gottula praises freshman Jamal Rule Cornhuskers Wire
- Sep 17 to Sep 23W 34-7 vs North Dakota1 story
- Sep 10 to Sep 16W 56-7 vs Bowling GreenNo stories
- Sep 3 to Sep 9W 49-21 vs OhioNo stories
- Aug 27 to Sep 2No game1 story
- Aug 20 to Aug 26No 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 13 to Aug 19No game3 storiesGunnar Gottula Looks to Turn Experience, Rehab Into Another Starting Role at Nebraska
Sports Illustrated - Aug 6 to Aug 12No game1 storyNebraska O-lineman Gunnar Gottula 'full speed' amid camp push for starting job - Omaha World-Herald
Omaha World-Herald
Each week: his team’s game, the stories about him that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
Stories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 4.
Named in
- Jamir Conn, Gunnar Gottula Headline Nebraska's Tuesday Availability Report Ahead of Illinois Matchup
- 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
More stories
- Gunnar Gottula Looks to Turn Experience, Rehab Into Another Starting Role at Nebraska
- Nebraska Football Offensive Lineman Gunnar Gottula Press Conference | August 18, 2026 - koln | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports
- Nebraska O-lineman Gunnar Gottula 'full speed' amid camp push for starting job - Omaha World-Herald
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 he's good.
The unit he 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.
