A year after joining Nebraska from Oregon, the running back is on the move again.
Nebraska running back Dante Dowdell rushes for a 13-yard gain in the first quarter against Colorado. / Kenny Larabee, KLIN
The Mississippi native joined Nebraska out of the portal last offseason. Dowdell spent his freshman year at Oregon, playing in six games snd scoring one touchdown. This fall, Dowdell played in every game and notched seven starts. He carried the ball 143 times for 614 yards and 12 scores. He also reeled in seven receptions for 21 yards.
A consensus four-star recruit out of high school, Dowdell had plenty of suitors both then and in the portal last cycle.MORE: What Can Nebrasketball Improve on Before the Full Big Ten Schedule? MORE: Angus-Coombs: Harper Murray’s Emotional MVP Moment Resonates Beyond Nebraska Volleyball’s Final Four BerthKaleb Henry is an award-winning sports reporter, covering collegiate athletics since 2014 via radio, podcasting, and digital journalism. His experience with Big Ten Conference teams goes back more than a decade, including time covering programs such as the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Oregon Ducks, and USC Trojans. He has contributed to Sports Illustrated since 2021.
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