Dante Dowdell News, Rumors, Updates - Nebraska Cornhuskers

Picks Wildcats Dowdell will transfer to Kentucky, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Dowdell was a featured runner with Nebraska in 2024, amassing 614 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on 143 carries. He'll now join Kentucky for his junior season with a great chance to become the Wildcats' top tailback. Dowdell has two more years of eligibility remaining.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Lincoln Dowdell will enter the transfer portal, Sam Spiegelman of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Dowdell, who transferred from Oregon to Nebraska after his freshman season, had a nice year with the Cornhuskers, tallying 614 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on 143 carries. He'll now look for his third program in as many years, and will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores in season finale Dowdell accrued 13 rushes for 50 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 13-10 loss versus Iowa.

Impact Dowdell found the end zone on a one-yard plunge at the end of the second quarter, giving the Cornhuskers a 10-0 lead going into the half. Despite the less-than stellar team record, the sophomore running back came into his own and showed his nose for the end zone during the 2024 campaign, running for 614 yards and 12 touchdowns through 12 games. Barring a decision to transfer, Dowdell will be expected to be a big time contributor for the Cornhuskers heading into the 2025 season.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Trio of touchdowns in win Dowdell posted 10 carries for 41 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 44-25 victory over Wisconsin.

Impact Dowdell found the end zone on three separate occasions against the Badgers, helping extend the Nebraska lead as the Cornhuskers earned bowl eligibility. The sophomore running back has had a hot stretch lately, running for 214 yards and six touchdowns through the team's last four games. Dowdell has run for 564 yards and 11 touchdowns through 11 games for the Cornhuskers this season and will look to better those numbers in the team's season finale against Iowa on Friday.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Limited touches in loss Dowdell compiled eight carries for 52 yards and hauled in all two targets for two yards during Saturday's 28-20 defeat against USC.

Impact Dowdell recorded just 10 touches and was outpaced in both yards and attempts by fellow running back Emmett Johnson on the day. Despite the lower volume, Dowdell still managed to have an efficient day, averaging 6.5 YPC against the Trojans. The sophomore running back has now run for 523 yards and eight touchdowns on 120 attempts on the ground this season, leading the team in both yards and touchdowns on the year. Dowdell will hope to earn more opportunities when the Cornhuskers host Wisconsin this coming Saturday.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in loss Dowdell notched 17 rushes for 61 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in their only target for six yards during Saturday's 27-20 defeat versus UCLA.

Impact Dowdell scored on runs of four and one yard in the second and fourth quarters, respectively. The sophomore running back has had a nose for the end zone this season, accounting for eight touchdowns through the team's first nine games while running for 471 yards on 4.2 YPC. A roadtrip to USC awaits following this week's bye.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Nebraska's Dante Dowdell trucks into the end zone to shrink UCLA's lead

NOVEMBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

Scores in loss Dowdell compiled 14 rushes for 60 yards and one touchdown and caught 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 21-17 loss versus Ohio State.

Impact Dowdell found the end zone on a one-yard touchdown plunge in the fourth quarter, giving the Cornhuskers a 17-14 lead early in the final period. The sophomore running back was a lone bright spot for the Nebraska offense on a day in which quarterback Dylan Raiola was held to a scoreless 152 yards with an interception. Dowdell has now run for 410 yards and six touchdowns through the Cornhuskers' first eight games this season and will hope to find running room against a vulnerable UCLA defense this coming Saturday.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nebraska Cornhuskers: How should fans feel after the 21-17 loss to Ohio State? | Joel Klatt Show

OCTOBER 28 • FOX SPORTS

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes Highlights | FOX College Football

OCTOBER 26 • FOX SPORTS

Dante Dowdell punches in a one-yard TD, giving Nebraska a 17-14 lead over Ohio State

OCTOBER 26 • FOX SPORTS

Finds end zone against Rutgers Dowdell compiled 14 rushes for 57 yards and one touchdown and reeled in their only target for negative one yard during Saturday's 14-7 victory over Rutgers.

Impact Dowdell found the end zone on a one-yard plunge to open up the scoring in the first quarter, giving the Cornhuskers a touchdown lead to start the day. The sophomore running back led the team in rushing yards on the day while tying the team lead in rushing attempts and has now found the end zone in back-to-back games for the Cornhuskers. Dowdell will likely continue to see opportunities moving forward, starting when the Cornhuskers travel to face Indiana following Saturday's bye.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in victory Dowdell tallied nine rushes for 21 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-10 victory against Purdue.

Impact Dowdell found the end zone on a one-yard plunge in the fourth quarter, giving the Cornhuskers a 14-3 lead following a scoreless first half for both teams. The sophomore running back struggled to get things going on the day, averaging just 2.3 YPC despite leading the team in attempts. Dowdell has received inconsistent volume through the team's first five games, recording single-digit rushing attempts in three of Nebraska's five contests while logging 17 and 20 carries in the other two. This inconsistent volume indicates that it will be tough to trust Dowdell as a top option moving forward, though he certainly has the potential to fulfill that role int he future. A home game against Rutgers on Saturday will serve as Dowdell's next opportunity.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in rushing in loss Dowdell recorded 20 rushes for 72 yards and reeled in all two targets for 10 yards during Friday's 31-24 overtime loss against Illinois.

Impact Dowdell logged a season-high 20 carries on the day, leading the team by a substantial margin on the day. Though the sophomore running back failed to find the end zone, he accounted for over 80 total yards on the day on high volume, indicating that he can put together productive outings on a game-to-game basis without relying on scoring touchdowns. A road matchup against Purdue will provide Dowdell's next opportunity to shine on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in victory Dowdell recorded 17 carries for 74 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 28-10 win over Colorado.

Impact Dowdell put together a productive day against the Buffaloes, finding the end zone twice and leading the team in rushing yards. The sophomore's touchdowns came on runs of 12 and one yard in the first and second quarters, respectively. Dowdell has accounted for 129 yards and three touchdowns through Nebraska's first two games, indicating that a productive role within the offense can be had. Dowdell's next opportunity will come when the Cornhuskers host UNI on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in season opener Dowdell recorded eight rushes for 55 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 40-7 victory over UTEP.

Impact Though the sophomore running back recorded just eight attempts, he made the most of his opportunities, averaging 6.9 YPC and finding the end zone in the first quarter. Dowdell's touchdown came on a nine-yard scamper to open up the scoring on the day. The Cornhuskers split carries fairly evenly, with four backs receiving between six and 11 attempts on the day, indicating that they may be looking at a committee-style approach to the backfield, at least to start the season. Dowdell's next chance to separate himself from his fellow backs will come when Nebraska hosts Colorado on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dante Dowdell SPRINTS past UTEP's defense on a 5-yard rushing TD as Nebraska strikes first

AUGUST 31 • FOX SPORTS

Dante Dowdell Helping Oregon Prepare for Utah Run Game, Ja'Quinden Jackson The true freshman back has been giving the Ducks a great look this season.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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Nebraska's Dante Dowdell trucks into the end zone to shrink UCLA's lead

Nebraska Cornhuskers: How should fans feel after the 21-17 loss to Ohio State? | Joel Klatt Show

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes Highlights | FOX College Football

Dante Dowdell punches in a one-yard TD, giving Nebraska a 17-14 lead over Ohio State

Dante Dowdell SPRINTS past UTEP's defense on a 5-yard rushing TD as Nebraska strikes first