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“Create chaos. That’s the whole thought process.” -Rob Dvoracek

Heading into his third year under Tony White, Rob Dvoracek breaks down how the Huskers use “Tops” movement to disrupt offenses and flip the script from reactive to aggressive.

“We’re not trying to defend plays,” Dvorak said. “We’re trying to attack offenses. Dictate as much as we can on our side of the ball.”

At its core, Nebraska’s 3-3-5 system thrives on multiplicity. One of the key ways they generate pressure is by building into four- and five-down looks—often using a stunt called a “tops” movement, which means shifting their defensive tackles post-snap to create over fronts. Rather than lining up traditionally, they attack with misdirection and post-snap movement.

The goal? Create chaos.

In his clinic breakdown, Dvorak walked through examples against Minnesota’s 12 personnel. Nebraska’s defense shifted its alignment post-snap, moving their tackles and flipping their three-technique and shade to distort the blocking angles. This opened lanes for free hitters and unblocked defenders to wreck plays at the line of scrimmage.

Video: Tops Movement

The beauty of the Tops movement isn’t just in the front—it’s in the disguise. Nebraska can run any coverage behind it, allowing them to stay sound while forcing offensive linemen and backs to adjust on the fly.

Whether it’s disrupting duo or counter, Dvorak’s message is clear: movement matters, and dictating terms is how you win on defense.

Always be growing!

Coach Grabowski