Bobby Maffei

Bobby Maffei is in his second season as a Husker defensive analyst. A Nebraska graduate, Maffei is his 11th season of coaching. Maffei helped the Blackshirts allowed their fewest yards per game in four seasons in 2020.

Maffei spent the 2019 season as the special teams coordinator and defensive assistant at Richmond. The Spiders ranked second nationally in the FCS in kickoff returns, and Aaron Dykes tied for the national lead with two kickoff return touchdowns earning him first-team freshman All-America accolades as a returner. Kicker Jake Larson connected on 17 field goals and scored 81 points as a true freshman, setting Richmond true freshman records in both categories. Maffei also helped Richmond rank in the top 25 nationally in red zone defense, in the top 30 in passing defense and in the top 40 in total defense.

He went to Richmond after spending two seasons at Baylor as a special teams and defensive quality control coach. Maffei coached punter Drew Galitz to first-team All-Big 12 honors in 2018, and the Bears led the FBS in blocked kicks (7). Defensively, Maffei worked closely with the safeties, helping a pair of players to All-Big 12 accolades.

Maffei spent the 2016 season coaching cornerbacks at Tennessee Tech, helping the group record 30 pass breakups. He served as a graduate assistant at Temple in 2014 and 2015, working with the Owls’ safeties. 

Maffei began his full-time coaching career at Central Connecticut State, filling in a variety of roles in his three seasons on staff. He served as director of football operations in 2011, when he was also a defensive quality control coach. He coached the wide receivers in both 2012 and 2013 and added the responsibility of special teams coordinator in 2013. In addition to coaching an all-conference wideout, Maffei helped Rob Hollomon lead the FCS in all-purpose yards per game in 2013.

Bobby earned his bachelor’s degree from Nebraska in 2011 and his master’s degree from Temple in 2016. He is married to the former Diana Curti.

Coaching Experience
2020-present: Nebraska, Defensive Analyst
2019: Richmond, Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Assistant
2017-18: Baylor, Special Teams and Defensive Quality Control Coach
2016: Tennessee Tech, Assistant Coach (Cornerbacks)
2014-15: Temple, Graduate Assistant (Safeties)
2013: Central Connecticut State, Special Teams Coordinator/Wide Receivers
2012: Central Connecticut State, Assistant Coach (Wide Receivers)
2011: Central Connecticut State, Director of Football Operations/Defensive Quality Control Coach